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agents, and an extensive use of print and
social media.
Monickoraja adds that the Accra is just
as popular with the locals as it is with its
international clientele. “It’s the heart of the
local community,” he states. “Karaoke nights
are very popular and we attract a lot of lo-
cals, and our Sunday lunch is predominant-
ly local.We enhanced the theme nights
and introduced a new one called ‘Curry and
Kabob.’ It’s very popular with local guests.”
Staying current with sustainable prac-
tices is also important to the hotel’s oper-
ation and character. It buys produce from
small, local farmers and fishermen; there
is a solar panel for hot water, and a prop-
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erty-wide recycling initiative. The hotel’s use
of paper has been reduced, and it uses bio-de-
gradable products and green chemicals when-
ever possible.
Finally, Monickoraja stresses that the Accra’s
personal service mirrors the warm, gracious,
and hospitable manner of the Barbadian peo-
ple. “Some of the staff has been here for many,
many years,” he says. “There is a lot of person-
alized engagement and personal commitment
to customers. And Barbados is considered one
of the safest destinations in the Caribbean. It
gives a sense of comfort for travelers to come
and experience the beauty, and the sunshine,
and the sea, and the culture of this beautiful
Caribbean island.”
Landscaping
From small residential properties to
large five star resorts, Nature Care
has the experience, expertise and
resources to successfully implement
your project. We will get involved at
the conceptualization stages to assist
in the design process. During con-
struction to ensure that existing trees
and other important landscaping
features are protected. And manage
other subcontractors to make it easier
for you to coordinate the many differ-
ent activities on a building site.
irrigation
Neglected grass can turn an
otherwise attractive landscape into a
yellow and patchy eyesore. Beautiful
shrubs into wilted, withering sticks.
Automatic drip and sprinkler systems
have become an absolute necessity
in our increasingly busy lives. That’s
why Nature Care is here, providing
you with irrigation systems and
maintenance.
For more info: Nature Care, Lowlands, Christ Church
Tel: (246) 428-9420
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