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Porter Girls win Visula Art contest
Archbishop Porter Girls’ Senior Secondary School (APGS) emerged champions at the just-ended Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Visual Art Festival for Senior High Schools organised in Sekondi in the Western Region
The school grabbed 87.5 points, followed by St. Mary’s Boys SHS with 86 points and Adiembra SHS, 80.5 points for second and third positions respectively, based on organisation, craftmanship and overall impression.
Organised by Centre for National Culture (CNC) of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly with support from Department of Industrial Painting and Design at Takoradi Technical University and Media General’s Takoradi- based radio station, Connect 97.1FM, the event witnessed outstanding performances in portrait and still life drawing.
Master Ebenezer Cudjoe from Takoradi Secondary School emerged winner in portrait drawing with 90 points followed by Miss Erica Emefa Ametsor from Archbishop Porter Girls, 87.3 points and Samuel Ghunney,of Bompeh SHS, getting 86.3 points.
In the still life drawing, Addison Richman of Fijai SHS emerged winner with 81 points, followed by Venessa Whigham of Ahantaman Girls’ SHS, 79 points and Wendy Naa Korley of Archbishop Porter Girls’ SHS, who got 75.5 points.
Addressing the gathering, the originator of the event, Director of the Metro Centre for National Culture, Mr Ebenezer Ackom, noted that, “the modest success of planning among collaborators has encouraged us to institutionalise the first Visual Art Festival as an annual event.”
“The rationale of the festival is aimed at motivating young artist and highlighting the importance of studying visual art and its effect on the socio-economic development of the country.” he said.
Mr Ackom underscored the important roles art played in preserving the culture of a people, hence the introduction of the visual Art festival to appreciation the art form.
Expressing his gratitude to partners and sponsors, Mr Ackom hoped the event would grow bigger and better in subsequent years.
On behalf of the Acting Metro Chief Executive of Sekondi-Takoradi, (STMA), Mr Kobby Okyere Darko- Mensah, the Presiding Member of the Assembly, Mr John Buckman, urged Ghanaians to adopt a non-partisan national art policy to serve as a road map for conscious rapid development of the visual art.
The policy, he stated, must provide a clear direction in the training and development of artistic workforce with imagination, intellectual ability and inventive skills to provide the needs of the country.
From Clement Adzei Boye, Sekondi
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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