The Consul General in New York, H. E. Obeng Gyan Busia has been widely praised by the Ghanaian community in New York and the tri-state area for always offering his support and gracing an occasion whenever invited. In an effort to continue better relations with the business community already established, H. E. Busia who strongly believes in recogniton decided to give credit where credit is due. He recently awarded the travel agents for their excellent services to the community. Among the travel agents awarded were; Eddie Agbo, CEO of Ambassadorway Travel, a trendsetter and veteran in travel business (Godfather of Ghanaian Travel agencies), Nana Kwesi Nyarko, CEO of Black Star Travel and Tours, Maxwell Poku, CEO/President, MAX $ MAX LLC, Francis Opare Larbi, Advance Travel, Richard Owusu, Eagle Wings, Daniel Badu, Royal Travel & Tours, Philip Badu, Mill Run Tours, Donald Okyere Darko, Executive Travel, David Anokye, Klassique Travel, Yvonne Ofosu-Appiah, Trinity Travel. H. E. Busia also recognized the contributions of Ms Esther Agyare of Eddie's Place and Van Vicker, Africa's hottest movie star for his excellence in the Ghanaian movies industry. The ceremony was moderated by the Deputy Consul General;Joseph Ngminebayihi; umbiquitous, well learned, humble and with great sense of humour and assisted by the lovely;Caroline Appiah, Assistant to the Consul General (always smiling) . All the award reciepients were grateful and indeed commented that it has been an honour receiving the awards from the Consul General. The Consul General's great vision has set the pace for recognition at the consulate and this was something never witnessed by these travel agents. The spotlight was brought courtesy of MAX $ MAX LLC and Black Star Travel & Tours. *A brief info on MAX $ MAX LLC* Mr. Maxwell Poku, CEO/Owner, Max $ Max Financial And Travel, Llc. Located In 32 Elizabeth Avenue Suite 1, Newark, New Jersey (908) 810-1896. Max $ Max Was Given an award as Best Travel Agency in New Jersey in terms of customer service ratings to the Ghanaian community in the tri-state Area. Max $ Max Financial And Travel LLC; was also acknowledged as offering outstanding services in the Field Of Income Tax, Money Transfer, Mortgages And Refinances to the Ghanaian community. Max $ Max also invests in the community and always sponsors various Ghanaian events. The company was part of the sponsors for Ghanaweb's tri-country (USA-GHANA-UK) coverage of Ghana@50 ceremonies. In a brief interview with Mr. Maxwell Poku, CEO, He said "Max $ Max LLC is working expeditiously, expanding and improving our services to meet customers intricate needs. So It Is Not A Bolt From The Blue That We Are Award Winners For The Ghana @ 50 Wards Because We Have Been And Still Working Very Hard On It". BLACK STAR TRAVEL & TOURS Black Star Travel and Tours; CEO. Nana Kwesi Nyarko also invests in the community and always sponsors various Ghanaian events. The company was part of the sponsors for Ghanaweb's tri-country (USA-GHANA-UK) coverage of Ghana@50 ceremonies and was also responsible for bringing movie star Van Vicker to the USA. Black Star Travel and Tours is located at - 3832 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, BRONX NEWYORK 10467, TEL 17185150339, FAX 17185153123, NORTH CAROLINA, 6813 WANDERING DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28216 TEL/FAX..(704)719-4702 www.blackstartraveland tours.com Acknowledgement; Obeng Gyan Busia - CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK Joseph Ngminebayihi ? DEPUTY CONSULATE GENERAL IN NY Caroline Appiah ? ASSISTANT TO THE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NY and Prince Osei Bonsu ?Office of the Consulate. *CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AWARD RECIEPIENTS*