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  Issue No. 1920 Online Edition Sunday 12 October 2008 
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1: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.09.2008This article has photographs
The Archives building was discovered to be in worse condition as a result of the leaks than first thought.

2: Orchid - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.09.2008This article has photographs
Orchid exists to save men’s lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness.

3: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.09.2008This article has photographs
Restoration work at Fort Thornton is still continuing.

4: Battle Of Britain Commemorative Service - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.09.2008This article has photographs
BATTLE OF BRITAIN COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE HELD AT ST MARY’S CHURCH ASCENSION ISLAND

5: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.09.2008This article has photographs
There was a great turnout for the showing of Col. Zwinger’s video last week at the Volcano Club last week!

6: BOAT FISHING COMPETITION ON ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.07.2008This article has photographs
A boat fishing competition organised by David (Noddy) Lawrence in aid of St. Mary’s Church funds took place on Saturday 5th July and Sunday 6th July.

7: FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SELECT COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT (04 JULY 2008) - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.07.2008
Except for purposes of tourism, it is impossible to stay on Ascension Island without a job contract. There are also restrictions on housing and business ownership.

8: Scout's Gold Award Receipients - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.06.2008This article has photographs
Congratulations to Corey Anthony, Shane Green, Andreas Thomas, Stephen Anthony and Jerrylee Peters,

9: Petrol Price Increase - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.06.2008
Please be advised that with effect from Thursday 26th June 2008 the price of Unleaded Petrol sold from the Station will be increased to 96p per litre.

10: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.06.2008This article has photographs
The Ascension Island Heritage Society is going to begin a revitalization of Fort Thornton in the near future.

11: ST HELENA AIR ACCESS PROJECT UPDATE - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.06.2008
As you are aware from previous press releases and other activities, the planning permission application for the airport development was submitted to the Governor-in Council on Monday 5th May 2008.

12: Ascension Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.06.2008This article has photographs
Over the last few months many have remarked that there has been a marked increase in dog numbers on the island.

13: Two Boats Club Trophy Winners - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.05.2008This article has photographs
The awarding of attractive trophis to all the winners and runners-up of the 2008 darts competitions marked the conclusion of another entertaining and successful darts season on Ascension.

14: THANK YOU - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.05.2008
The Committee, parents, guardians and children of Ladybirds play group would like to say a VERY, VERY BIG THANK YOU to Angela Francis

15: The Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.05.2008
at the request of the USS Constellation Museum in the United States, is holding a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony at the grave of their crewmember,

16: 1st ASCENSION ISLAND SCOUTS BURMA CYCLONE APPEAL - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.05.2008This article has photographs
Thanks to all who supported the Scouts

17: You Crafty Bunch - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.05.2008This article has photographs
Georgetown square came alive on Saturday 3rd May as Ascension Day Fair came to town.

18: Thank You - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.05.2008
On behalf of the Levelwood ‘C’ Cricket Team (St. Helena), I would like to thank all those who took part in the Sponsored Slim.

19: ST HELENA ACCESS PROJECT – AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.05.2008
The application for airport development permission was submitted to the Governor in Council on Monday, 5th May 2008.

20: Ascension Day Fair Craft Show - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.05.2008
Thank you to everyone who helped in any way at making this year’s craft show twice the size of last years.

21: SHY 3 FISHING BOAT SLIPS FROM CRANE AT PIERHEAD - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008This article has photographs
On Monday afternoon the Shy 3 slipped from the crane that was lifting it out of the water and after hitting the Pierhead landed in the sea.

22: Forums In The UK - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008
Kedell Worboys, the St Helena Government UK Representative, is planning to set up some discussion/information sharing forums in several geographical locations in the UK over the coming months for “Saints” to participate.

23: Saints Club Infortainment - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008This article has photographs
SATURDAY 10TH MAY ’08 MIXED MUSIC – BY SMUDGE

24: Two Boats Club News - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008This article has photographs
Forthcoming Events

25: Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) Visits Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008This article has photographs
During last week seven Cattle Egrets were seen around the island and, another sighting of tow egrets were seen outside Clarence House, Georgetown.

26: Huge Thank You - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008
A huge thank you to all who assisted and contributed to the Tropical Nite at the Klinka Klub on 29th March 2008.

27: Ascension Day Fair Crafts Show - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008
I’m Bored! – heard that too many times lately? Well now there is no need to hear it anymore – not until after Ascension Day Fair anyway

28: Ascension Day Fair Auction - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008
If anyone else has anything to add into the grand auction please let us know as soon as possible.

29: Brownies Lend A Hand - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008
Recently, the 1st Ascension Brownie Pack lived up to their motto of Lend a Hand

30: Whats Going On At Two Boats Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008
LUNCHES WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS BURGERS & HOTDOGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM THE BAR ON SATURDAYS

31: Saints Club Infortainment - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008
RESULTS OF EUCHRE DRIVE HELD SATURDAY 12TH APRIL:-

32: SPECIALIST POLICE WING FORENSIC ARCHAEOLOGY TEAM VISIT - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.04.2008This article has photographs
A team of three RAF policemen (WO C A C Watling, FS T Parker and Sgt M Boulton) and two forensic experts (Julie Roberts and Karl Harrison) spent the last

33: Shrine Is Bound For South Atlantic - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.04.2008This article has photographs
A STATUE of the Virgin Mary will be gracing the decks of RMS St Helena when it makes its voyage from Portland to the South Atlantic.

34: UK CHAGOS SUPPORT ASSOCIATION - Update March 2008 - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.03.2008
Diego Garcia has featured several times in the House of Commons since the last Update.

35: Mini Flood For Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.03.2008This article has photographs
Ascension Island experienced a mini flood on Sunday 16th March.

36: News From Two Boats Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.02.2008
SUNDAY 02 MARCH - MOTHERING SUNDAY TREAT YOUR MUM TO A SPECIAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEA

37: Saints Club Entertainment - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.02.2008This article has photographs
SATURDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2008 – MIXED MUSIC YOUR DJ SMUDGE

38: UK CHAGOS SUPPORT ASSOCIATION. - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.02.2008
Olivier Bancoult, leader of the CRG in Mauritius, was invited to give Oral Evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee (of MPs) which he did, accompanied by Richard Gifford,

39: Valentine's Ball At Saints Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.02.2008This article has photographs
Last Saturday saw the Valentine’s Ball at the Saints Members Club. Officials of the club would like to thank everyone

40: Public Meeting held at the Saint’s Club on Wednesday 16 January 2008 - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.01.2008
Over eighty people attended this meeting which was opened by the Administrator Mr Hill who introduced Governor Gurr.

41: Catch Of The Day - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.01.2008This article has photographs
A yellow fin Tuna weighing in at 150 lbs, was caught by Roy Schuchart on Saturday 19th January 08,

42: Letter's To FCO From Cyril Leo - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.01.2008
Dear Sir, Thank you for offering me the opportunity to put forward my views on democracy and the future Governance of Ascension Island.

43: Two Boats Club Children’s Christmas Party - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007This article has photographs
On Sunday 16th December, 110 children enjoyed the fun and goodies of the children’s party.

44: Gravity Never Fails - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007This article has photographs
Bob Swartz, age 48, from Waldorf, Maryland USA, visited the island this past week on a survey mission for the Navy, and brought along one of his toys to play with on his off time.

45: Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007This article has photographs
The Heritage Society has some beautiful Christmas post cards for sale. They are 25 pence each or 10 for £2.00.

46: Turtle Nesting Starts - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007This article has photographs
Once again it is the time of year for the green turtles to migrate to Ascension from Brazil, swimming 2,000km in 6 weeks.

47: Christmas Sing-A-Long 2007 - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.12.2007
Christmas Sing-A-Long In the Town Square, with Santa & his reindeers

48: Foreign Office Minister Transits Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.12.2007This article has photographs
We are pleased to announce that Foreign Office Minister, Meg Munn, will transit Ascension Island on Thursday 3 January 2008.

49: A SPONSERED WALK IN AID OF CANCER AWARENESS – ST HELENA - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.11.2007
On behalf of the walkers of Two Boats School I would like to say a big thank to all who supported this worthy cause and make it a success.

50: Scouts Suck It and See - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.11.2007This article has photographs
It was a little busy at Two Boats Pool on Friday when 17 brave scouts put their trust in a group of people keen to see them spend a good 10 minutes or more at the bottom of the pool!

51: Tasty Tucker - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.11.2007
Tasty Tucker Menu & Opening Hours

52: Royal Gibraltar Band Volunteers For Conservation - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.11.2007This article has photographs
Last Wednesday The Royal Gibraltar Band helped the Conservation Department with a beach cleanup and path clearing.

53: Diesel fuel specification - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.11.2007This article has photographs
Diesel fuel distributed on Ascension Island by VT Communications is supplied to be compatible with our Power Station requirement.

54: Date For Your Dairy - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.10.2007
CHRISTMAS SING –A-LONG A date for your Dairy:

55: New Airline For Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.10.2007This article has photographs
New Airline for the Air-Bridge from this week, so it’s a fond farewell to Air Atlanta.

56: Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.10.2007This article has photographs
Christmas is coming, time to think about gift-giving. We have some nice items available for you to chose from.

57: Banking News - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.09.2007
Formerly the Northern Rock Building Society. Became a bank in 1997 when the society converted to being a limited company.

58: Runway Dash For Everyman - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.09.2007
Last year Ascension very generously raised money for Breast Cancer Awareness

59: Dewpond Walk/Run 26th August 2007 - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.08.2007This article has photographs
Support St. Mary's Church

60: Customs Clearence UK - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.07.2007
" Please be advised, that on arrival of the RMS in the UK in September all importers of commercial cargo or cars will have to arrange for a freight forwarder to Customs Clear the cargo.

61: Ascio Technologies Inc. leads the way in protecting Trademarks on the Internet. - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.07.2007This article has photographs
6th July 2007, London - Ascio Technologies Inc. was announced today as Winner of the .TM Domain Registrar Awards.

62: UK CHAGOS SUPPORT ASSOCIATION. - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.06.2007
May’s Update went out hard on the heels of the excellent court ruling: congratulations once again to Richard Gifford, Sir Sydney Kentridge and all the legal team. Olivier Bancoult returned to a hero’s welcome in Port Louis.

63: EYES DOWN, QUIDS IN FOR RAF MOVERS CHARITY BINGO NIGHT - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.06.2007This article has photographs
On Tuesday 19th June a charity Bingo Night was held in the Mountain View Club. Hosted by RAF Movers detached from No.1 Air Mobility Wing, RAF Lyneham,

64: Ascension Island Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.06.2007This article has photographs
On Sunday 10th June 2007, Ascension Island commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands.

65: Have you seen the Ascension Island Cow? Now You Have! - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.05.2007This article has photographs
This photo was taken whilst walking along Bishop's footpath. At the far end before returning along the water catchment we saw the cow in the distance and scrambled down to get a closer look and take this photo.

66: Paddy Reaches 100 - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.05.2007This article has photographs
Just thought readers here and abroad who`ve known Paddy over the last 14 years might be interested to know he reached his 100th birthday

67: AIR ACCESS UPDATE - CONTRACTOR’S CONFIRM ISLAND VISIT - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.05.2007
Last month we issued a statement informing you that we had formally invited the four pre-qualified contractors on a site visit to St Helena.

68: ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.04.2007
Inhabitants of a tiny place which served as a crucial base for British forces during the Falklands conflict say the UK government promised them a new regime,

69: ‘Private Eye’ ARTICLE ABOUT ASCENSION - Ascension (Internet News) - 19.04.2007
No one 25 years ago needed to ask where Ascension was. Television screens mapped daily how the Falklands Task Force was supplied via our volcanic, sub-tropical island home - a mid-Atlantic British territory. For a time, Wideawake Airfield was the world’s busiest airstrip. So how were islanders rewarded for this support?

70: First Ascension Scouts - The Challenger Centre - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.04.2007This article has photographs
Over the last few weeks the Scout Troop has been “doing up” The Challenger Centre at the Devil`s Ashpit.

71: First Ascension Scouts - Watch Out “The Irish Are Coming!!!” - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.04.2007
Over the next 2 weeks you may see some of the 24 scouts and leaders of the First Portstewart Scout Troop from Northern Ireland who are visiting us from Good Friday through until Wed 18th April.

72: Red Nose Day 2007 - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.03.2007This article has photographs
Thank you to Ms Wendy Benjamin and the School Council for organizing and coordinating the event.

73: Sue Ryder Shop - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.03.2007
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers who have helped me with the Sue Ryder Boutique here on Ascension Island in the recent past.

74: NO SMOKING DAY - WEDNESDAY 14TH MARCH - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.03.2007
Are you thinking of giving up smoking? Today would be a good time. Some people prefer to do it on their own but if you would like help or just to talk to someone please give Neil a ring at the Hospital on 6252.

75: The Islander 30 Years Ago - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.02.2007This article has photographs
The Islander 30 years agao

76: Road Repairs - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.02.2007
CSR will be performing a road repair at the cattle-grid on Queens Highway near Red Hill and the Grotto.

77: Changes To Aircraft Schedule - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.02.2007
With effect from the 6th March '07 onwards, until further notice, the timings of the present Northbound Tuesday Night aircraft will change.

78: Press Release - Visit of the Development Aid Planning Mission - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.02.2007
The Development Aid Planning Mission will visit St Helena from 25 February to 5 March 2007 to negotiate a three-year framework of assistance for St Helena.

79: Press Release - Opportunity to meet Development Aid Planning Mission - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.02.2007
The Development Aid Planning Mission will visit St Helena this year to negotiate a three year framework of assistance.

80: Works & Services Department - AIG - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.02.2007
The Public Solicitor on St Helena is interested in hearing from anyone who is or has been an employee

81: The Islander Volunteers - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.01.2007This article has photographs
Here is a group photo of the Islander Volunteers that contributes every week in producing the Islander paper.

82: Car For Sale - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.01.2007
For Sale 2000 Rover 25 - A1075

83: Items For Sale - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.01.2007
Items for sale

84: JUST ARRIVED – The Buccaneer’s Bell by Hugh Edwards - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.01.2007
In 2001 an Australian expedition set out from Western Australia for the far South Atlantic, on a journey to find the final resting places of two famous exploration vessels.

85: HEAD TEACHER EXPOSED AS FRAUD - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.01.2007This article has photographs
The Islander News desk has received breaking news that the Two Boats School Head Teacher, Ms Soo Mathews, has been exposed as a fraud following last week’s front page story claiming that she jumped from the Georgetown Pier on New Year’s morning.

86: UK Band To Visit Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.01.2007This article has photographs
UK band ‘Sharp Edge’ arrive on Ascension Island this month

87: Messages from The Islander’s online guestbook… - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.01.2007
From Dr Gary White, Joe Walls and others

88: Wendy's Winning Wonderland - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.12.2006This article has photographs
Congratulations to the first overall winner of the Island Lights competition, Ms. Wendy Benjamin of Two Boats.

89: Christmas Tree Lighting & Sing-along - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.12.2006This article has photographs
A crowd of over 200 people drawn from all areas of Ascension Island assembled in the square at Georgetown on Monday 18 December 2006 to attend the Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Sing-Along.

90: Fresh Produce - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.12.2006
At a recent meeting during any other business (re: Islander dated 7th December 2006 Issue 1821) Councillors raised the issue of fresh fruit and vegetables.

91: ‘BROWNIES AWARDED FIRE BADGE’ - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.12.2006
Below is a photograph taken on Monday 11th December 06 of the Brownies who were successful in achieving the knowledge required

92: Bungalow To Rent In East London - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.12.2006
Master double bedroom to front. Single room to rear fitted with bunk beds.

93: NOTICE - Ascension Island Base Air Operations - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.12.2006
With immediate effect and until further notice the following check-in times will apply to all Northbound Flights Ascension to Brize Norton.

94: Children In Need - Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.11.2006This article has photographs
Friday 17th Nov 2006 "Children In Need"

95: Steady growth from Cable & Wireless International as C&W plc announces its Half Year results - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.11.2006This article has photographs
November 2006, London. Today Cable & Wireless plc announces its results for the six-month period ending 30th September 2006,

96: Islander Price Increase - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.11.2006
Please be advised that the price of the Islander newspaper will increase to 60p or $1 as from the 7th December.

97: CABLE & WIRELESS TO ESTABLISH NEW FALKLANDS-BASED COMPANY FOR SOUTH ATLANTIC - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.10.2006This article has photographs
Cable & Wireless International (CWI) announced today the establishment of a new subsidiary company for the South Atlantic islands of Ascension, St Helena and the Falkland Islands.

98: Convservation Weekly - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.10.2006This article has photographs
Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) were introduced in 1820. They spread rapidly and became a nuisance until the numbers were reduced by a disease which also attacked the rats in 1878, and from which the numbers never fully recovered, being now quite scarce.

99: PLANNED OUTAGES OF INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TO AND FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.10.2006
Cable & Wireless services, currently carried via our ASC-02B Satellite Earth Station, will be transferred from the INTELSAT 342 Deg. East satellite to the INTELSAT 307 Deg. East satellite.

100: Increase In Price Of Diesel - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.10.2006
Please be advised that the price of Diesel sold from the Station will be 82p per litre with effect from Monday 2nd October 2006.

101: Some CENTR members and ICANN work to improve Internet - All (Internet News) - 22.09.2006
Brussels: Some CENTR members participating in the Internet Infrastructure Improvement Account have today agreed to donate to ICANN the sum of $190.000 to stimulate improvements in the IANA services provided to the global community.

102: Battle Of Britain Day - 15th September - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.09.2006This article has photographs
The Battle of France is over. The Battle of Britain is about to begin. Upon this battle depends the survival of Christian civilization.

103: Heritage Society Update - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.09.2006
The Heritage Society has had a very busy couple of months making the most of slightly cooler weather and I would like to thank everyone for their help and support.

104: Well the news is that there is no news. - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.08.2006
Well none reported anyway.

105: Hash Trash for 12 August (Sorry Forrest) - Hash No. 1118 - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.08.2006
The hounds gathered at Uncle Fester’s swinging bungalow to get the low down on the on-on

106: Hash Trash - No. 1119 - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.08.2006
The hounds gathered at the RAF bare base at the foot of Green Mountain ready for their special ops mission.

107: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.08.2006This article has photographs
Pteris adscensionis - Our Critically endangered Endemic plant

108: New Letterbox Walk - ‘Echo Canyon’ - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.08.2006This article has photographs
The new Letterbox Walk, ‘Echo Canyon’ is all ready with its stamp and book in place and cairns for guidance.

109: Buried Treasure Discovered - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.07.2006This article has photographs
A handmade ceramic Prussian Schnapps bottle believed to be dated mid Eighteenth century has been found off the Pier head, near the harbour moorings.

110: Endemic Shrimps of Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.07.2006This article has photographs
There are 74 species of crustaceans known around Ascension, of which 14 are endemic.

111: Conversation Weekly - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.07.2006This article has photographs
This week we have a message from our visitor from Kew Gardens who is volunteering with us for 3 weeks.

112: UK CHAGOS SUPPORT ASSOCIATION. - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.07.2006
The government has decided not to accept yet another High Court ruling that their action in exiling the Chagossians was irrational, unlawful and repugnant.

113: PRESS RELEASE - ACCESS PROJECT UPDATE - ISSUE OF INVITATION TO TENDER DOCUMENTATION - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.07.2006
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation for the design, build and operation of an airport on Prosperous Bay Plain, St Helena has this week, been issued to the three pre-qualified contractors:-

114: Sports Relief 2006 - Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.07.2006This article has photographs
Thank you to all those who turned out on Saturday morning and helped to raise £110.00 which has been sent to Sport Relief 2006.

115: Argentina talks tough over new claim to the Falkland Islands - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.06.2006
ARGENTINA has given a warning of “a drastic change” in its quest for sovereignty over the Falklands. It has also accused Britain of bad faith for failing to enter substantive talks on the future of the islands over which the two countries went to war 24 years ago.

116: BUSINESS NEWS FROM ST. HELENA - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.06.2006
Medical Laboratory receives DiaMed-ID Microtyping System

117: Increase In Diesel Price - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.06.2006This article has photographs
Please be advised that with effect from Tuesday 20th June 2006 the price of Diesel sold from the Refuelling Station will be 76p per litre.

118: Short Term Government Economist for St Helena - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.06.2006
Interviews have taken place to recruit a short term Government Economist for St Helena.

119: England Flag Flies High Over Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.06.2006This article has photographs
On Thursday 15th, a giant ‘England’ flag was hoisted on the Island’s tallest manmade structure, Tower EE at the BBC Atlantic Relay Station.

120: ST HELENA AIR ACCESS PROJECT - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.06.2006
During the Air Access Public Information and Consultation (PIC) Week held on St Helena in April, the public were given access to a number of poster size graphics and photographs relating to the airport and its supporting infrastructure.

121: FISHING COMPETITION & FISH FRY AT THE SAINT’S CLUB - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.06.2006
The Pierhead on the morning of Sunday 4th June looked just like when passengers arrive of the RMS in St. Helena from Ascension!!

122: Thank You - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.06.2006
I would just like to express how grateful I am to all who helped me before, during and after the ADF on Saturday 27th May.

123: Andrew Weir Shipping Ltd - Special Fares on the RMS - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.06.2006
Andrew Weir, shipping agents for RMS St Helena have announced a special Visiting Friends and Relatives Fare (VFR) and a special cruise fare. Both offer large discounts for these June sailings on fixed dates.

124: Casey Lawrence Crowned Miss Ascension 2006 - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2006This article has photographs
Casey Lawrence Crowned Miss Ascension 2006

125: Court victory for Chagos families - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.05.2006
Families exiled from the Chagos islands in the 1960s and 70s to make way for a US Indian Ocean airbase have won a new victory in their long fight to return.

126: United Kingdom Freight Tariff to / from - St Helena/Ascension. - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.04.2006
United Kingdom Freight Tariff to / from - St Helena/Ascension. Issued By Andrew Weir Shipping

127: RMS Web Site Re-vamp - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.04.2006
we are pleased to advise that we yesterday completed the re-vamp of the RMS's web site to give it a much more up to date feel.

128: Andrew Weir Web Release - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.04.2006
We would advise of four things that have occurred in the last few days which may be of interest and assistance to you.

129: RMS TARIFF INCREASES - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.04.2006
Following a visit by the Development Assistance Planning Mission, which took place from 01 - 09 March this year, DfID officials agreed to recommend an increase in the shipping subsidy by 19% to £3.056m.

130: Press Release - RAF Flights - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.04.2006
We would advise that we have received notification of flight price increases from DTMA (UK MoD) on the base fares charged by them for flights between Brize Norton & Ascension Island

131: MV PROFESSOR MOLCHANOV OCEANWIDE EXPEDITIONS ANTARTICA & MID-ATLANTIC ISLAND TRIP 2006 - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.04.2006This article has photographs
The MV Professor Molchanov called for a two night stop at Ascension Island on Friday night and the passengers disembarked throughout Saturday to see what Ascension Island was all about.

132: Rock Fishing Competition Results - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.04.2006This article has photographs
A Rock Fishing Tournament and Fish Fry was held on Sunday in support of ADF. 11 3-man teams competed. I would like to give a special Thank You to Russell Yon for organizing the fish fry.

133: New Book on Falklands War - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.04.2006
I just wanted to alert you to the imminent publication of a new book dealing with Ascension's role in the Falklands War

134: Fund Raising In Aid Of Cub Scouts - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.03.2006
A big thank you to everyone who supported the dance and raffle in aid of the Cub Scouts.

135: Free Dentures - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.03.2006
The Clinic has just received from the UK, a batch of second hand Full and Partial Acrylic Dentures.

136: Update On Ascension's Water Supplies - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.03.2006This article has photographs
The repair project to re-tube the first stages of both distillation plants has been completed successfully and our water production capacity has been restored to normal.

137: Tourist Ship Aleksey Maryshev Visits Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.03.2006This article has photographs
Not exactly a cruise liner to look at, but serving the same function for the intrepid passengers on board.

138: The Cruise Season Continues - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.03.2006This article has photographs
Early last Friday morning the Glasgow registered liner, Hebridean Spirit anchored off Ascension Island

139: Editors Page - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.03.2006
A bumper Islander this week, with lots going on.

140: Turtle Rescue - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.03.2006This article has photographs
"Jacqui and her bunch of volunteers do a great job on a daily basis rescuing turtles

141: Update On Ascension's Water Supplies - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.03.2006This article has photographs
Following the failure of one of our distillers last year, a repair project was set up to start at the beginning of this month.

142: Notice to Shippers of Vehicles from UK Ports - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.03.2006
Due to the Security Restrictions at all major ports we advise that it is not permissible for cargo including Personal Effects / baggage (other than equipment related to the vehicle) to be carried in vehicles exported or imported.

143: Presentation of Plaque to the Heritage society - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.03.2006This article has photographs
Whilst John and Jane Bingeman were on their annual trip to Ascension, they made a presentation to the Ascension Island Heritage Society,

144: Annual 10 Mile And Mini Sponsored Walk - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.03.2006This article has photographs
May I take this opportunity in thanking all who participated in both walks/run.

145: Fuel Price Increase - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.02.2006
When we met last week in the margins of our trip to Ascension Island, I mentioned to you the issue of ULGAS and that I would write formally to advise you of the MODs position.

146: Petrol Increase - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.02.2006
Please be advised that with effect from Monday 13th February 2006 the price of unleaded petrol sold from Birdie’s Refuelling Station will be 78p per litre.

147: Book Signing At Obsidian - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.02.2006
John & Jane Bingeman will be doing a Book Signing of their new book, "Ascension Island Inshore Sealife", at the Obsidian Anchor Inn tonight Wednesday from 7.00pm.

148: The MV ASTORIA at anchor off Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.02.2006This article has photographs
By kind permission of the Captain, Vadym Grytsyuk who is from the Ukraine and the Hotel Manger, Larry Jackson who is from South Africa, The Islander was invited aboard to see what the Astoria had to offer.

149: Bob Wilson - St. Helena, Ascension & the Falklands - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.02.2006
Herewith info on a forthcoming new book on St. Helena, Ascension & the Falklands.

150: Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.02.2006
Are you interested in Ascension Island history? Would you like to find out more?

151: Visit of MV Astoria - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.02.2006This article has photographs
The cruise ship MV "Astoria" is due to arrive at Ascension on Saturday, 11 February from 0700 hrs to 1800 hrs.

152: Reconstruction Work at the Pier Head - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.02.2006This article has photographs
Following on from the update regarding the Reconstruction of the Fisherman’s Bench Area at the Pier Head

153: Calling All Camera Bugs - ADF Appeal - Ascension (Internet News) - 19.01.2006
Last year for ADF we sold a picture CD as a fund raising activity.

154: Name For AIG Launch - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.01.2006This article has photographs
On Thursday 5th January a name for the launch was chosen from the 51 entries received through the School.

155: Last Years News - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.01.2006
As the Flu epidemic seems to have caused a lack of news, here is a brief look at the New Year news on Ascension Island over the past few decades.

156: HAPPY NEWYEAR 2006 - The Annual 1st January Ascension Island Pier Jump - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.01.2006This article has photographs
The annual Ascension Pier Jump was well supported, with many jumpers jumping and trying to stay airborne using various techniques,

157: Results of Raffle held in aid of Two Boats School - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.01.2006
The staff and pupils of the school would like to thank all those who supported this fund raiser.

158: Turtle Tours - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.01.2006This article has photographs
Find out about the Green turtles of Ascension Island on a guided tour run by members of the Ascension Island Turtle Group

159: Christmas Has Started On Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.12.2005This article has photographs
Last Saturday in the AIG works yard the decorated sleigh with Rudolph and his reindeer friends were in readiness for their first journey on Ascension for 2005.

160: The UK Government’s mistreatment of Ascension Islanders - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.12.2005
I read with interest your article (Report, December 7) on the plight of the Ilois people who were illegally deported from Diego Garcia to make way for an US military base.

161: BUSINESS NEWS FROM St. HELENA - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.11.2005
BRITAIN is to spend £80m from its overseas aid budget to build an airport for wealthy tourists on the island of St Helena, one of its last colonial relics.

162: TWO BOATS CLUB CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.11.2005This article has photographs
Dressing up, taking part, having fun and lots to eat and drink was what the Two Boats Club Halloween Party

163: Ladybird's Latest....... - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.11.2005This article has photographs
To young to party? Miss out on the fun? No way! We had a Halloween party of our own and what fun it was!

164: ASCENSION ISLAND STAGING POST FOR FALKLANDS LIBERATION - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.11.2005This article has photographs
On about 2nd April I was asked if I would like to stop briefly at either St Helena or Ascension Island.

165: Right of Abode, why it did not occur during the first Council - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.11.2005
I think it is fair to state that three years ago most of Ascension’s Voters expected that right of abode would be made available at some point during the life time of Ascension’s

166: BON VOYAGE TO GEOFFREY SHALLCROSS - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.10.2005This article has photographs
On Tuesday this week a reception was held in the council chamber to wish farewell to Geoffrey Shallcross, who is retiring from his post of Chief Purser on the RMS St Helena.

167: First Ascension Island Scouts Discovery 2005 - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.10.2005This article has photographs
Well we’re all back safe and sound and it’s all over - 40 Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Leaders, 4 great weeks spent away in Northern Ireland and Switzerland.

168: Scouts Trip to Northern Ireland - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.09.2005This article has photographs
Back from camp late Tuesday night - a few sore throats & colds but clearing. So far - Jonah has been on the rollercoaster 6 times!

169: Wedding Announcement - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.09.2005This article has photographs
Shari Parkhill is pleased to announce the wedding of her daughter, Marguerite (Maggie) Rose Kelly and Aaron Glen Adams. The

170: From The Editor - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.09.2005
We would like to apologize to our online reader

171: BLOWN AT THE BLOWHOLE - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.09.2005This article has photographs
A few months ago I decided it was about time I took Liz on a little exploration in the coastal area West of Comfortless Cove.

172: BUSINESS NEWS FROM ST. HELENA - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.09.2005
Leaving on the RMS this Monday was Professor John Welton who spent two weeks on Island working with the Education Department in connection with the St.Helena support programme, which has been going since October 2003.

173: Pimms and Patriotism - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.09.2005
Last Wednesday Georgetown was slightly less tranquil than usual as the balmy evening calm was completely destroyed by some vigorous if not entirely tuneful versions of popular British songs.

174: Pimms and Patriotism - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.09.2005
Last Wednesday Georgetown was slightly less tranquil than usual as the balmy evening calm was completely destroyed by some vigorous if not entirely tuneful versions of popular British songs.

175: Invalids Thrashed - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.09.2005
Invalids is a reasonably level path that contours Green Mountain from the picnic site on Long Ramp to the Residency.

176: BROWNIE CEREMONY - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.07.2005This article has photographs
Last Wednesday evening was a special night for the 1st Ascension Brownie Guide Pack.

177: BRIZE NORTON RUNWAY CLOSURE - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.07.2005
For those of you who are not aware the Runway at RAF Brize Norton is closing between the 16th of September 2005 and mid January 2006, for essential maintenance.

178: QUEEN PRESENTS MBE - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.07.2005This article has photographs
At a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 13th July, AIG Conservation officer Stedson Stroud received his MBE from Her Majesty The Queen.

179: POST OFFICE NOTICE - SPECIAL STAMP ISSUE - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.07.2005
On Friday, 22 July 2005 the Post Office will release the second part of a series of special issues devoted to Sport Fishing in Ascension Island.

180: Nomination Day Set - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.07.2005
In a meeting of Executive Council this morning, Governor Clancy announced that Nomination Day will take place on 16 August 2005.

181: ISLAND-TO-ISLAND TSUNAMI AID - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.07.2005This article has photographs
Two volunteers from Serco Defence & Aerospace’s contract on Ascension Island have just returned from a one week trip of a lifetime to the Island of Sri Lanka

182: One Timers Perform At Saints Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.07.2005This article has photographs
Georgetown sees half of the Islanders swinging with the new live band

183: Green Mountain National Park Opening. - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.06.2005This article has photographs
A big thank you to the so many people who helped in so many ways to make the weekend a success.

184: Green Mountain National Park Opens. - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.06.2005This article has photographs
Few Pictures From The Opening of the Green Mountain National Park

185: Public Notice - BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORY CITIZEN TYPE PASSPORTS (BOTC) - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.06.2005
The St Helena Immigration Service is responsible for issuing the above type passports.

186: New manager for Georgetown Shop - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.06.2005
Last week, the Herald received information which suggested that the Solomon’s shop on Ascension was not doing well at all.

187: St. Mary's Receive Cheque For £500 - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.06.2005This article has photographs
Canon Clive Duncan is presented with a cheque of £500 from WO Dave Leonard, AIB Air Movements Flight.

188: Obsidian and Scouts Donate £250 To ADF Fund - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.06.2005This article has photographs
The Scouts dressed up as Italian waiters and helped with the Italian Night at the Obsidian Hotel

189: No Gooseberry Bushes on Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.06.2005This article has photographs
Regular readers of the “Islander” will have noted he recent spate of Christenings.

190: ASCENSION DAY FAIR 2005 - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005This article has photographs
On behalf of the ADF committee and myself, I would like to thank everyone for supporting ADF.

191: Water situation normal - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005This article has photographs
Our desalination plant is working at full capacity and the reserve tanks are almost full. It would now be a sensible time to remove all restrictions imposed on 26th April 2005

192: Creature Feature - This Week – Pseudoscorpion - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005
The pseudoscorpion is a small arachnid (like a spider) that has pincers but doesn’t have a stinger like a scorpion.

193: Voice’ of Ascension Hits The Airwaves - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005This article has photographs
The idea was for this project was first brought to the heads of organisations at a Strategic Partnership Forum.

194: TSUNAMI VOLUNTEERS ‘CHOPSY’ AND ‘LORI’ HELP REBUILD IN SRI LANKA - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005This article has photographs
Chopsy and Lori volunteered to help the relief effort through the internationally renowned group Habitat For Humanity© and have been given the green light to go out to Sri Lanka to help re-build one of the affected communities.

195: RMS ST HELENA TO RETURN TO PORTLAND - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005
Just over a year after her last visit to the Dorset port, Andrew Weir Shipping, who manage the vessel, have announced that the St Helena Lines’ passenger-cargo ship RMS St Helena is to return to Portland,

196: Special Stamp Issue - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005
Following on from the second series in 2004 depicting the Masked Booby the Post Office will release the third set of stamps in the popular Birdlife International series on Friday, 27th May 2005.

197: QUEEN’S BATON ON ASCENSION - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005This article has photographs
Last Thursday a special video conference took place in the Council Chamber.

198: Business News from St. Helena - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005
The European Commission will be holding an Economic Partnership Agreements Seminar in Brussels from 13 to 16 June 2005 and, along with other Overseas Countries and Territories, St Helena has been invited to attend.

199: Green Mountain Photo Competition Results - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005This article has photographs
20 people entered photographs for the Green Mountain Photographic Competition,

200: A.D.F. Charity Fishing Competition. - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.05.2005This article has photographs
On Sunday 8th of May, a Fishing competition was held in aid of St. Mary’s church and the Ascension Day Fair.

201: A reflection on World Press Freedom Day - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.05.2005
This newspaper joins others throughout the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day today (May 3).

202: CRUISE SHIP DUE TO VISIT - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.04.2005This article has photographs
This week Ascension welcomes the visit of the cruise liner MS Prinsendam. The ship, which forms part of the Holland America Line fleet, is calling here as part of a 113-day world voyage, beginning and ending in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

203: Business News from St. Helena - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.04.2005
Following the approval in March by DFID Ministers and the Executive Council of a project to develop air access to St Helena, a DFID team will be visiting St Helena from 24 April to 1 May to work closely with SHG on progressing project implementation.

204: SCHOLARSHIPS: MSC IN CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.04.2005
Three funded studentships are available at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter in Cornwall for applicants from the UK Overseas Territories to study for a one year taught MSc in Conservation and Biodiversity.

205: PLEASE SAVE WATER! - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.04.2005This article has photographs
Due to the failure of one desalination system and a sizeable leak at Traveller’s Hill last week, our water reserves are now very low and we have insufficient water making capacity to maintain existing demand while rebuilding healthy reserve stock levels.

206: POPE JOHN PAUL II DIES AGED 84 - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.04.2005This article has photographs
After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease John Paul II died on Saturday 2nd April 2005.

207: Ascension Green Mountain National Park Photographic Competition 2005 - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.04.2005This article has photographs
Another exciting opportunity to put all those pictures tucked away in dusty albums or hopefully non-dusty hard drives to good use.

208: SV Concordia - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.03.2005This article has photographs
The SV Concordia, Class Afloat ship, dropped her anchor in James Bay on St. Helena around 12:15 on Monday 7th March, after travelling from Walvis Bay.

209: Hash No: 1048 - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.03.2005
A rather large crowd gathered at the Blue Oyster, formerly known as the Turner’s beach hut for this week’s hash.

210: First Hydrothermal Vents in the South Atlantic Ocean - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.03.2005
UK and US Scientists Visit Ascension as Part of Their Search for the First Hydrothermal Vents in the South Atlantic Ocean

211: Airport For St.Helena - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.03.2005
The South Atlantic island of St Helena, which is one of the most isolated inhabited islands in the world, is set to get its own international airport.

212: Job Vacancy - Customer Services Assistant - EES - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.03.2005This article has photographs
“ESS is looking for a Customer Services Assistant to work with their Catering/Cleaning team at Travellers Hill.

213: Presentations to the Library and Resource Centre - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.03.2005This article has photographs
Two presentations were made to the Ascension Island Library and Resource Centre on Monday night.

214: From The Library Desk- EXTRA - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.03.2005
I have been asked to answer concerns regarding the 25p per night overdue fees for books that are not returned on or by the correct date.

215: TSUNAMI DISASTER FUND - ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.03.2005
The Tsunami Disaster Fund Collection by the People of Ascension Island has raised a final total of £11,186.84.

216: Radio Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.03.2005
“This is Radio Ascension Island; you are listening to the latest on what is happening on the island.”

217: OBSERVATIONS OF A TRASH TROLL - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.03.2005
In my many times out on the roadside, trolling for trash,

218: Successful start of something BIG for Ariane - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.03.2005This article has photographs
On Saturday 12th February Arianespace’s increased performance Ariane 5, capable of carrying up to 9,600kg of payload, was launched successfully from Kourou in French Guiana.

219: TSUNAMI DISASTER FUND - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.03.2005
The Tsunami Earthquake in December 2004 mobilised (extra)ordinary citizens of the world, governments, aid agencies, regional organisations, religious societies and many, many others.

220: From The Library Desk - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.03.2005
Over the past few months I have heard parents remarking upon the fact that their child brings home the same book day after day.

221: Valentine Dance Success! - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.02.2005This article has photographs
After three weeks of planning and organising, the Valentine dance in aid of the Tsunami Relief went off with a bang!

222: Creature Feature - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.02.2005
This week - Cockroaches

223: TSUNAMI DISASTER FUND - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.02.2005
The account has been credited with £647.81 from funds raised from the Fish Fun Day,

224: A weekend of fund raising events - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.02.2005This article has photographs
It has been another fun filled weekend with activities in support of the Tsunami Fund. Jenny Roberts has already written an interesting article regarding the walk from Two Boats so I will avoid repetition.

225: Fishing Competition 06th February - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.02.2005This article has photographs
Sunday 06th February saw a large crowd gathered on the pier head to see the results of a boat fishing competition organized by Noddy Lawrence to raise funds for the Tsunami appeal

226: An outstanding successful Karaoke Pledge Night In Aid of Tsunami Appeal –Held at the Saints Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.02.2005
Saturday 29th January saw an outstanding amount of people gathered at the Saints Club to support the Karaoke Pledge Night– The crowd consisted of both locals and Visitors to the Island keen to support the event.

227: BUNKER SURCHARGE ANNOUNCEMENT. - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.02.2005
As you are know doubt aware there has in the last year been a very volatile Oil supply market with prices rising dramatically due to the Middle East situation.

228: ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGN - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.02.2005
It has been a couple of weeks since the introductory article on waste on Ascension.

229: Mysterious Seashells of Ascension Island - by Felix Lorenz - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.02.2005This article has photographs
Isolate islands often have a unique fauna and flora. Think of the Dodo from Mauritius Island, the Komodo-lizard and the finches of Galapagos.

230: Dumping Of Food By Solomon's Georgetown Shop - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.02.2005This article has photographs
Dear Ms Dillon - I am writing this letter as a result of an event that I, and several others, witnessed on Wednesday 19 January 2005.

231: Tsunami Disaster Fund - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.02.2005
The Tsunami Disaster Fund – Ascension Island has to date a total of £5956.76, in its account.

232: Press Release - Fishing Vessel “Suffolk Challenger” - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.02.2005
Ricardo Lopez Calvar, Master of MFV “Suffolk Challenger” appeared in the Ascension Magistrates’ Court on Friday 28 January 2005, having been remanded in custody on 24 January on a charge under s.4 Fishery Limits (Ascension) Ordinance. He faced five further alleged offences.

233: Texas Scramble in aid of the Asian Tsunami Appeal - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.01.2005This article has photographs
42 golfers turned out on a rather wet Sunday morning to play a Texas Scramble Competition, the entrance fee etc being collected for the Asian Tsunami Disaster fund

234: TSUNAMI APPEAL FUND. - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.01.2005This article has photographs
The total so far in the Tsunami Disaster Fund is £4,958.16. A cheque for £2000 was received this morning from a joint donation supported by the staff of Serco and Royal Air Force Ascension Island.

235: APOLOGY FROM ROYAL MAIL TO THE RESIDENTS OF ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.01.2005
Royal Mail apologises to residents of the Ascension Islands for the problems that they experienced regarding mail services from the UK in the run up to Christmas.

236: How Ascension Made The UK Press - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.01.2005
Last week the majority of the media in the United Kingdom were reporting on the fact that the Royal Fail (Sorry……. typo that should be Mail!!) sent the Ascension Christmas post

237: TSUNAMI EARTHQUAKE DISASTER FUND - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.01.2005
It is a mere 17days since the Boxing Day Wave hit the shores of many islands and countries on two continents.

238: Turtle Tours - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.01.2005This article has photographs
Find out about the Green turtles of Ascension Island

239: From The Editors - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.12.2004
Welcome to the penultimate edition of The Islander for 2004.

240: The only FM station serving those with the Saint connection - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.09.2004This article has photographs
Saint FM is the vision of the late Johnny Drummond. This website and radio station is an independent service to all on St Helena and overseas.

241: New Court Room Facilities Open For Business - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.06.2004This article has photographs
Chief Justice Geoffrey Martin opened the refurbished Court Room on Wednesday last week.

242: 1ST ASCENSION GIRLGUIDING GUIDES’ SPONSORED SKITTLES - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.06.2004
The Sponsored Skittles successfully took place at Two Boats Club last Friday evening at 6:45 p.m.

243: Ascension Day Fair - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.06.2004
Winners of ADF Raffle & Art Competition

244: The St Helena Leisure Corporation (Shelco) Visit to Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.06.2004
Many people will be aware that Joe Terry, the Shelco Marketing Executive, is currently on Ascension

245: Ascension’s Hatchling Frenzy! - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.05.2004This article has photographs
When baby turtles hatch from their eggs the first few wait for their brothers and sisters in the egg chamber.

246: Creation of Ascension’s Natural History Book - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.04.2004This article has photographs
Publisher Tony Hall of Coach House Publications Ltd, accompanied with wildlife photographer and writer Kevin Schafer and his wife Martha Schafer arrived on Ascension about a week ago.

247: CHEST WAXING FOR CHARITY - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.04.2004
Well the day dawned when 3 members of the RAF Ascension Island community would go to Two Boats Club and get their manly chests waxed.

248: CURRENT TURTLE RESEARCH - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.04.2004This article has photographs
Islanders will have noticed the recent proliferation of wooden posts on both Long Beach and Northeast Bay. In addition, an alarmed report was made this week of a ‘plumpish English man digging up nests on Long Beach’.

249: AIR ACCESS UPDATE NO. 13 - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.04.2004
The following is a transcript of a press release read by Sharon Wainwright, Air Access Project Coordinator, on Radio St Helena on Wednesday, 14 April 2004.

250: Care in the community… - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.04.2004This article has photographs
A couple of weeks ago a sick donkey named ‘Mary’ was found outside Turners Yard with her 6 week old foal.

251: Care in the community… - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.04.2004This article has photographs
A couple of weeks ago a sick donkey named ‘Mary’ was found outside Turners Yard with her 6 week old foal.

252: TURTLE WATCHING - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.01.2004
Every Year, male and female green sea turtles migrate from Brazil to Ascension, a distance of over 2000 km.

253: 2003 DEW POND ORGANISORS RAISE £1000 FOR HOSPITAL - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.12.2003This article has photographs
On Tuesday 16th December a cheque for £1000 was handed over to the AIG for use within the hospital on Ascension.

254: Weather Report/Metchat - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.12.2003This article has photographs
Statistics for the week ending Monday 15 December 2003

255: Public Meeting-Solomons & Co. (St Helena) PLC - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.11.2003
On Monday Evening, the Georgetown shop management held a public meeting in the Saints Club cinema.

256: Tristan Times: At Last, A Dedicated Site - Tristan (Internet News) - 08.11.2003This article has photographs
Tristan Times now has its own separate website. Photo (c) James Glass - Tristan da Cunha viewed from Nightingale Island

257: Sorry we were off line - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.10.2003
We apologise for our recent break in service. The following has been received from our service provider:

258: New site for The Islander - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.10.2003
Welcome to the new-look The Islander (online) site. Please be patient as we try hard to iron-out the remaining bugs with the system.


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