MISS MALAIKA 2017: PEARL NYARKO MENSAH CROWNED WINNER

25-year-old student of the University of Ghana, Pearl Nyarko Mensah has successfully secured the coveted crown of the 2017 edition of Miss Malaika.

The event took place Saturday night at the national theater in Accra.

The competition had 10 young intelligent ladies with various skills and competences with the desire and goal of becoming the 15th Queen of the 2017 edition of Miss Malaika.

Putting up interesting performances and going through drills, the 10 promising young ladies exhibited their talents and leadership traits to win the coveted crown.

Pursuing an M.Phil. degree at the University of Ghana, Pearl proved herself outstanding among 9 other intelligent young ladies to claim the bragging rights of the 15th edition of Miss Malaika.

However, at the end of the exciting show, Helen Cudjoe Yevu was named 2nd runner up whilst Vanessa Xola Donkor also a student of the University of Ghana was 1st runner up.

22-year-old, Vannesa Xola Donkor also came tops ultimately winning besttalent of the 'Top 5 Pick for Best Talent' performances by the judges.

Patrons at the event were treated to some interesting performances from King Promise, Kidi, Adina and Ebony.

Judges on the night included John Dumelo, Naa Ashorkor, and Becca.

By: Listowell Acquaye | Credit: Ameyaw Debrah

FREE SHS PLACEMENT EXTENDED! -Dr. Opoku Prempeh

The ministry of education has release a notice assuring parents and guardians that no child qualified to be placed in a public senior high school will be left behind.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh also hinted the deadline for accessing the internet to complete the computerized school selection placement(CSSPS) process has been extended to the end of September 2017.

*Challenge*

After the announcement and commencement of the free SHS initiative. A large number of parents have come out to testify that their wards have been admitted into various public senior high schools without paying a penny.

However, some parents and guardians have expressed worry concerning the posting process and accommodation for their wards.

In some parts of the central region, parents alleged students were admitted as day students and parents were told to rent an apartment in the towns since the dormitories were fully occupied.

The situation got some parents ranting on radio about the entire process.

Some head teachers that also did not observe the laid down procedures got fired. An incident that also gave cue to some social commentators and legal practitioners to start a discus, asking government to reconsider her decision and punishment.

On the other hand, the populace have sang songs congratulating the current NPP administration for a good work done. However, some leading members of the opposition NDC party have kicked against the initiative saying it won't last the test of time and would soon collapse.

*Timely Relief*

In the past, parents considered distance, region and type of schools they wanted their wards to go because it all depended on their income.

But today, accessing Senior High School education has been made free, so no matter the distance or region one's ward is posted to, they have no choice than to go claim the golden spot for their wards.

*Assurance*
 The current Education Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is assuring all qualified children will receive placement.

 *Free SHS* is here but has it really come to stay?

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Story by: Listowell Acquaye(Chosen YesuBa)

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