The First Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has appealed to the Gbese Mantse II to exercise leniency towards traders affected by the recent Kantamanto Market fire. He urged the paramount chief to allow the traders to temporarily erect wooden structures to sustain theirContinue Reading
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed his solidarity with traders affected by the recent fire at Kantamanto Market, offering his condolences and a donation of GH¢200,000 to aid in their recovery. During his visit to the market, Dr Bawumia toured the damaged areas, engaging with traders who faced substantialContinue Reading
The Gbese Stool, under the leadership of Paramount Chief Nii Ayi Bonte II, has cautioned individuals against constructing wooden structures on the Katamanto lands, emphasizing that the property is not owned by the government. At a press conference, Nii Ayi Bonte II reiterated the Gbese Stool’s claim to the land,Continue Reading
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has expressed concern over the failure of many local assemblies to implement fire prevention recommendations provided by the service. According to the fire service, despite issuing numerous guidelines and suggestions aimed at reducing fire risks in communities, many assemblies have not taken the necessaryContinue Reading
GCB Bank has announced the temporary closure of its Liberty Branch in Accra due to a fire outbreak at the Katamanto market. The decision is to prioritize the safety of bank staff, customers and assets. In a statement, GCB Bank assured its customers that measures have been put in placeContinue Reading
Thirteen fire tenders have been deployed in the Greater Accra Region to combat a fire outbreak at the Kantamanto market. The fire, which began around 1:00 a.m., has ravaged numerous shops within the market, causing significant destruction. Firefighters are working tirelessly to bring the situation under control and prevent furtherContinue Reading
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has suggested that an electrical fault or arson is the possible cause of the devastating fire that ravaged Kantamanto Market in Accra on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The fire, which started at around 1:19 a.m., destroyed over 100 shops, leaving traders in distress. AccordingContinue Reading