Green Views

10/08/2026

Did you know Ghana runs on two systems of authority at once? One is the elected government in Accra. The other is far older, a living network of chiefs whose influence never actually faded: Chieftancy.

Chieftaincy in Ghana isn't ceremonial history, it's how land, custom, and community still work today. We put together a full guide to how chieftaincy works, who some of the most significant paramount chiefs are today. Link in the comments! 👑

06/08/2026

🌿Aburi Botanical Gardens has been growing since 1890, making it the oldest botanical garden in Ghana.

Between the Royal Palm Avenue 🌴🌴🌴, a carved Tree of Life🌳over a century old, and a genuinely unexplained retired Air Force helicopter 🚁 sitting in a clearing, there's a lot more here than most people expect from a day trip.

Full guide to visiting Aburi Botanical Gardens and what you can´t miss linked in the comments.

30/07/2026

On Friday, July 24th, Green Views hosted its first tenant-led initiative, a bead-making📿class organised entirely by one of our own residents, who volunteered to share her skills with the rest of the building.

The idea behind it was simple: bring residents together around a shared creative activity, in a relaxed setting where people could actually talk while their hands were busy.

Participants picked up the basics of bead-making while getting to know neighbors they might otherwise only pass in the hallway, and the range of styles that came out of one shared table of beads said a lot about the diverse talents already living here.

This won't be a one-off. Residents will take turns facilitating future sessions, so if this one wasn't for you, the next initiative might be exactly your thing!🧵

28/07/2026

Do you actually need a car in Ghana? It depends more on where you live than you might think. 🚌🚗🚕

We put together a full breakdown of what transportation actually looks like in Ghana, from choosing a neighborhood based on real commute times to deciding whether an okada, a taxi, or your own car makes the most sense for your daily life.

Full guide linked in the comments. 🚦

23/07/2026

Stopped at a police checkpoint in Ghana? Here's what actually happens, and what you're entitled to expect.

We put together a full guide covering documents to carry, how to handle a checkpoint calmly, and what to do if something feels off.
Link in the comments. 🚦

20/07/2026

Cape Coast Castle carries one of Ghana's heaviest histories, and on August 1st, that history is honoured in person.

August 1st is Emancipation Day, the heart of PANAFEST, Ghana's biennial homecoming for the African diaspora. This year the festival runs from July 23rd to August 2nd, with ceremonies at Cape Coast Castle and nearby Assin Manso marking one of the most significant dates on the country's calendar.

We put together a full guide to visiting, what the tour involves, how long to set aside, and what to pair it with. Link in the comments. 🕯️

14/07/2026

Built in 1482, Elmina Castle is the oldest European building in Sub-Saharan Africa. 🏰

Today, visitors walk through its dungeons, cross its drawbridge, and stand at the Door of No Return, while Elmina's fishing harbour carries on quietly just outside. 🌊

Full history and visitor guide linked in the comments. 👇

12/07/2026

Dealership or Tokunbo? 🚗

If you are buying a car in Ghana, that is the first decision you will face.

Our new guide breaks down both routes, covers the import duties and taxes most buyers underestimate, explains how to run a VIN check before handing over any money, and flags the scams worth watching out for. 📋

Read the full guide here 👇
https://greenviewsresidential.com/buy-a-car-in-ghana/

Buying a car in Ghana means choosing between a new dealership or a Tokunbo import. This guide covers everything you need to watch out for.

08/07/2026

New to Accra and wondering where to start building your network? 🇬🇭

The city has a deep ecosystem of business groups, chambers, golf clubs, innovation hubs, and community organisations. The trick is knowing which ones are worth your time and how to make them work for you. 💡

We put together a guide covering all the places that are shaping the next generation of business in Ghana. 🚀

👉 https://greenviewsresidential.com/networking-in-accra/

Here are the chambers, clubs, tech hubs, and professional groups worth joining to master networking in Accra, and how to make them work.