If you are looking to experience, and feel how the historic Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade took place, visit Central Elmina. During the early eighteenth century, it was a place where the majority of gold and slave trading activities took place. Even though Ghana had gained independence several years ago, you can still feel and imagine how the Dutch and British Colonial masters executed the slave trade at the shores. Central Elmina is historic for its impressive Elmina Castle, Fort St. Jago, Posuban Shrines and the local fishing community. You can find the town in the Western Region of Ghana. It is about three and a half hours’ drive from the Central Accra. Central Elmina is a town in Ghana known for how it has kept the culture, history, and life of the ancestors of Ghana. When you get to the coastal area, you find the Posuban shrine, a historic tour sites which keeps the olden statutes of objects and creatures of the Fante people. Each of their statues has its meaning and significance, making you know how Ghana’s ancestors lived centuries before the slave trade. Fishing is the major occupation of the town. The Elmina lagoon and the local fisher folks are some impressive things to see near the seashore. When you get to the heart of the town, you will also find the historic Elmina Castle, known as the oldest European building in Sub-Saharan Africa. Also, in the town is the San Jose Fort, the military protection of the Elmina Castle. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? Would you want Frimprince to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts.  Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

We have all heard the story of the slave trade in Africa. We heard of how slave masters bought, shipped, maltreated and abused African slave trades. Every year, many African countries celebrate their independence from colonial masters. But, if you really want to experience and have a feel of how the slave trade was centuries ago, visit the Elmina Castle in Ghana. The Elmina Castle is the first European building in Sub-Saharan Africa. They built it in 1482 by the Portuguese who first visited the Gold Coast. They wanted to build a gargantuan structure with various facilities near the port to help in gold trading with the local people. That was the initial intent for the Elmina Castle. Initially, the castle had the name, “Castelo de São Jorge da Mina” which means St. George of the Mine Castle). That’s why people also refer to the castle as St. George Castle. Because of the main operation going on in the castle, the Portuguese further named it, “Da Costa de el Mina de Ouro” which means The Coast of Gold Mines. Later, the castle became the most prominent building on the shores of the Gulf of Guinea. It was at that time the Dutch emerged at the Gold Coast. The Dutch snatched the castle and the gold coastlines from the Portuguese and became the new owners in 1637. It was during this time that slave trading began. Then, the Dutch used the fort for the commercial slave trade. The British saw how the Dutch were flourishing from the trade. With their troops, they took over the fort from the Dutch and became owners in 1814. The British ruled the Gold Coast and further used the fort as a slave trade hub before Ghana gained independence on 6th March 1957. After independence, the castle was kept by the State and used for a tourist hub.  The Elmina Castle is historic for being the oldest European building in Sub-Saharan Africa. When you tour the castle, you will see where African slaves were held before they shipped them to various destinations. Tears will flow from your chicks when you see how slaves were treated and kept in the fort. You can find the castle in Elmina. In 1987, Werner Herzog used the fort as a premier place for his famous film, Cobra Verde. Later on, UNESCO nominated the castle as a World Heritage Site. It is for these historic backgrounds that many African-Americans love visiting the Elmina Castle. They get to see, know and feel their root.

Elmina Castle is the oldest European building in Sub-Saharan Africa. They built it in 1482 by the Portuguese to serve as a trading point between the people of the Gold Coast. Some Portuguese were Christians, and they needed a place of worship. In order not to disturb the local people, they built a chapel. That chapel is today’s Fort St. Jago in Central Elmina. The Portuguese built Fort St. Jago around 1558 as a worship centre to honour St. Jago. They did not initially build it as a fort, but it was the Dutch travellers who designed and reconstructed it as a fort. To capture the Elmina Castle and the Portuguese Gold Coast, the Dutch used the fort to launch a successful attack on the Portuguese. After they prevailed, they converted the chapel into a fort and used it as a military protection unit for the Elmina Castle. Later, it became a prison centre to discipline Europeans who misbehave at the Gold Coast. If you want to visit Fort St. Jogo, climb to the apex of the St. George Hill in Elmina. As you get there, you will also have a panoramic view of Central Elmina, looking at the sea, coastlines and other notable places in the town.

Today is Ghana Constitution Day. Hurray!!! Constitution Day is a maiden holiday declared by the current government of Ghana to commemorate coming into effect of the Fourth Republic without any form of coup d’état through military operations. The day has been set aside to earmark how far Ghana has come in the acceptance and application of the Rule of Law, the 1992 Constitution, and the Democratic Governance. Prior to the 4th Republic, Ghana had experienced myriads of coup d’état that have overthrown several presidents out of power and led the country into military governance. However, since the commencement of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana on 7th January 1993, the country has enjoyed peace and stability. Therefore, the Constitution Day serves as a means to remember efforts made to ensure peace and stability after gaining independence and coming into effect of the 4th Republic. The maiden Constitution Day Public Lecture will take place today, 7th January 2020. It will include a public lecture which will be delivered by the Rector of Ghana Academy of Arts and Science GIMPA, Professor Bondzie-Sampson on the topic, “Constitutionalism in Ghana’s Fourth Republic: Towards Functional Performance”.

The best car rental companies have a set of qualities that separate and set them apart. This makes customers like, cherish and enjoy their services. If you’re looking to hire a car, you might want to deal with the best car rental companies in Ghana. The following are the qualities they all share: 1. Honest and reliable This is where it all starts. When they rent a car to a client, they make sure the vehicle is in good condition. They value and cherish their customers, therefore, they remain honest and reliable to them. You can trust and bank on their services. 2. Professional drivers Nothing hurts like renting a good car and then having an uncourteous and unprofessional driver to drive you. The best car rental companies in Ghana ensure that their drivers are licensed, kind, generous, and able to speak good English, treat customers with dignity and drive with care. 3. Caring for customers At the heart of the best car rental companies in Ghana is customer focus. They adjust their services and offer to meet the needs of the customers. As a result, they satisfy customer needs with excellent. This leads to numerous customer testimonials and referrals. 4. Excellent disaster management No matter how good a car, certain issues can happen accidentally. When they do, the car rental companies must have a way to handle the situation well. Renting a car from top car rental companies in Ghana is safe because they provide a contingency plan in case customers have issues with the car they rented. 5. Always on time When it comes to car rental, time is a great factor. You are not looking for a car rental company that reports late to a hotel or the airport when their services are required. When you deal with the top car rental companies like Frimprince Transport Services, your need will be catered for with professionalism.  Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? Would you want Frimprince to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts.  Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

When you rent a car, there are some responsibilities for you to take. In order to ensure that the car you rented is in good shape, you have to abide by the terms and conditions required by the car rental firm. The following are five ways to take care of a rented car: 1. Take good care of the tires Always ensure that the tire pressure is good before you set off to town or anywhere you might be using the vehicle. Hard braking and other aggressive driving styles have a negative effect on the tires. It will wear them faster and cause them to degrade. 2. Check the engine oil level A critical area to take a look at when renting a car is the engine oil level. If you would be renting the car for a longer period, then you need to ask the car rental companies their policy regarding the engine oil and all others. As a precaution, make sure the car’s engine is also in a good state. 3. Check the brakes of the car frequently If the brakes of the car are faulty, it can lead to a disastrous accident. Therefore, you have to make sure the brakes of the car always check, repaired and in a good condition. Look at the brake system and the brake pedals. Consider applying a brake fluid where necessary. Look for warning systems before issues emerge. 4. Check the car lights In order to ensure your safety while driving at night, you need to make sure that the headlights, brake lights, and the flashers are all working appropriately. Where there is a problem, consider visiting the nearest mechanic shop to avoid disaster. 5. Good maintenance for the car’s body If you are using the car to pass a rough road, then taking care of the car’s body is very important. If the car’s body has become muddy as a result of passing through a rough road, you might want to visit the nearest car wash to give a quick wash to the car. 6. Drive safely This is very important. Most people know how to drive but in their quest to meet meeting schedules and deadlines, they engage in offensive, reckless and aggressive driving which leads to serious problems. Refrain from any reckless driving. Take note of road signs and drive safely.