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Old lady collapses as fire rages structures at European Town
● A part of European Town
Raging fire on Sunday afternoon swept through scores of makeshift structures along the rail lines closed to the train station at European Town, Sekondi, in the Western Region.
“A total of 64 structures, mostly drinking bars and makeshift rooms, were burnt while about 130 others were secured by firefighters deployed from the Ghana National Fire Service, Regional Headquarters, Fijai and the Naval Base at Sekondi,”Fire Service source told The Spectator.
Various personal belongings were also burnt.
Madam Mary Tetteh, 65, who could not bear the sight of her shop consumed by collapsed and was whisked by firemen to the nearby Naval Base Clinic, for treatment.
“Six gas cylinders exploded during the fire and we were able to retrieve 65 bottles to safety, to prevent further explosions,” Regional Public Relations Officer, Divisional Officer II, Emmanuel Bonny said.
He again said that at about 12.04pm on Sunday, the Sekondi Control Room received a distress call and so fire appliances were dispatched to the scene along the rail lines at European Town, near the train station, at about 12.11pm.
“We dispatched four fire tenders to fight the fire from spreading because of the wind and about 1.09 pm, the fire was brought under control but the whole area at the rail line was totally burnt,” he stressed.
He explained that wooden structures asbestos and cooking oils stored in the rooms coupled with high wind velocity from Sekondi shores, triggered the intensity of the Sunday fire.
DO II Bonney advised the public to stay away during such fires, noting that the explosion of gas cylinders during the incident, could have resulted in a disaster.
“The public should stay away during fire fighting especially when gas cylinders are exploding, because we are professionals and have studied the wind direction, we could prevent any occurrences. With civilians engaged in fire -fighting, fatalities could have been higher,” he added.
He said the command had begun investigations to establish the cause of the fire break.
The rail line, near the Sekondi railway station, had generated concern among the security architecture in the metropolis regarding the use of the base as ‘hive’ for prostitution, which had attracted foreigners mostly Nigerian girls.
Recently, the Chief Fisherman of the Sekondi Fishing Harbour, Nana Kofi Essoun, complained that about “900 commercial sex workers are currently plying their trade at European Town, the community hosting the harbour.”
Describing the situation as worrying, he suggested that the Western Region Security Council (REGSEC) should take urgent action to curb the increase in criminal activities including armed robberies in the area.
“The fishing harbour is now not safe. As I speak with you now, we have over 900 commercial sex workers from Nigeria who have erected sheds for their trade. They engage in various activities endangering the peace we have been enjoying at the harbor,” he stressed.
From Clement Adzei Boye, Sekondi
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Interior minister engages key stakeholders in Ashanti Region
Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, has paid a courtesy call on Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, at the Regional Coordinating Council in Kumasi.
This meeting forms part of his stakeholder engagement efforts to promote peace and security nationwide.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, warmly welcomed Muntaka Mubarak to his office and expressed his gratitude for the Minister’s unwavering support and commitment to enhancing security in the region.
Dr. Amoakohene highlighted key security challenges plaguing the region and sought collaborative solutions to address these issues.
The Interior Minister reassured the Regional Minister of his dedication to working closely together to ensure crime doesn’t go unchecked in the region.
Since taking office, Muntaka Mubarak has been engaging key stakeholders to promote national unity, foster a shared purpose to strengthen peace and security across Ghana, leverage the wisdom and experience of stakeholders for collective progress as well as to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the nation’s prosperity and security.
Also, Muntaka Mubarak is scheduled to meet with Christian Religious Leaders, Muslim Religious Leaders and Zongo Chiefs to foster collaboration and promote peace, social cohesion and security as well as leveraging on their influence in promoting national harmony.
The Interior Minister will also visit agencies under his ministry to boost their morale and encourage the officers to work diligently towards achieving their mandates.
It will also afford him the opportunity to familiarize himself with their operations and assess the situation on the ground for informed decision-making.
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Rain Foundation makes Ghana proud, strikes key partnership deal
The World Conference of Mayors Inc. led by its founder Johnny L. Ford, its president Jimmie Gardner, and on Sunday,March 30, 2025, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner the Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations (RAIN Foundations), an international missions-based organization headed by the renowned Ghanaian Author Ralph Antwi.
The historic ceremony was preceded by the National Youth Shakers Conclave & Awards 2025 – Ghana Edition held on Saturday March 29, 2025, at The Palms Convention Center in Accra, Ghana.
Changemakers from across the 16 regions of Ghana were present to be inspired and empowered. Youth shakers from various sectors of society were awarded.
The partnership between The World Conference of Mayors Inc. and RAIN Foundations has an overriding objective of preparing young people all over the world to prepare for the mantles of leadership.
RAIN Foundations, through its global youth empowerment initiatives, will create a global network of youth shakers to help secure a better future.
The World Conference of Mayors is a global organization that brings together mayors from around the world. The goals of this great organization are trust, trade, tourism, technology transfer, twin cities, treasury, and training.
The organization is partnering RAIN Foundations to host the National Youth Shakers Conclave & Awards 2025 in twenty-five countries this year, as well as the Global Youth Shakers Conclave & Awards.
