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GNFS prevents major blaze on market road, Ho

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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) contained a domestic fire at Market Road in Ho on Monday morning, preventing it from spreading to nearby businesses.
The incident occurred at on August 10, 2026, opposite De-Moofy Electrical Shop.
A crew from the Ho Municipal Command, led by STNO I Michael Segbedzi, responded promptly to a distress call and arrived to find a four-bedroom self-contained house engulfed in flames.
The firefighters immediately commenced firefighting operations and successfully brought the blaze under control.
Their intervention prevented the fire from extending to De-Moofy Electrical Shop and other adjoining properties.
The GNFS Volta Region said no casualties were recorded during the incident.
According to preliminary investigations, the suspected cause of the fire was an electrical fault.
The Service has advised residents to regularly check their electrical installations and switch off appliances when not in use to prevent similar occurrences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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The meeting, according to the Ambassador, builds on the growing momentum in Ghana–Barbados relations, including the recent participation of Barbadian Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, in high-level engagements in Ghana.
The two diplomats discussed strengthening cooperation in key areas including aviation and connectivity, tourism, trade and investment, education, culture, migration and security, reparations and multilateral affairs.
Ambassador Baba Sadiq noted that Ghana and Barbados share deep historical and cultural bonds, adding that the focus now is to translate that shared heritage into practical partnerships that connect people, unlock opportunities and strengthen Africa–Caribbean relations.
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According to the MP, a delegation from AKA Energy Systems, led by its Chief Executive Officer, met with President John Dramani Mahama earlier yesterday, September 8, to formally inform him that preparations towards the project have commenced.
In a post, A Plus, who led the delegation to the Presidency, disclosed that the project will be a major power source for the manufacturing, industrial and commercial hub.
He stated that the project will be developed in phases, with Phase One expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
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