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| Issue No. 2093 |
Online Edition |
Saturday 4 February 2012 |
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- 1: Pierhead Plumment - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.01.2012
 - A bleary eyed and bewildered crowd gathered at the Pierhead on Sunday morning for the traditional Ascension Island New Year’s Day Pierhead Lemming Leap.
- 2: New Year on the Pierhead - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.01.2012
- On New Year’s Day, quite a crowd assembled to witness the traditional start to the New Year;
- 3: Pictures Of Pierhead Jumpers - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.01.2012
- Pictures Of Pierhead Jumpers
- 4: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.12.2011
- The Ascension island Heritage Society would like to send Holiday Greetings to all Islanders.
- 5: Two Boats Club Children’s Christmas Party - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.12.2011
- On Sunday 18th December just on 80 children enjoyed the fun and goodies of the Two Boats Club’s children’s party before greeting Santa Claus with huge smiles, cheers and expectations.
- 6: Merry Xmas - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.12.2011
- MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR READERS
- 7: NEW PORT CRANE FOR ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.12.2011
- With the invaluable assistance of both CSR and Interserve Defence, the new 160 ton crane for the port
- 8: TWO BOATS CLUB DARTS PRESENTATION 2011 - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.12.2011
- The presentation of attractive trophies to all the winners and runners-up of the 2011 darts competitions marked the conclusion of another entertaining and successful darts season on Ascension.
- 9: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.11.2011
- As Christmas approaches, and you’re looking for gift ideas, be sure to drop by the Fort Hayes Museum and have a look at our merchandise
- 10: Dew Pond Run 2011 - Sponsored by Ascension Island Scouts - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.11.2011
- 50 Runners and Walkers lined up at 8.00am for the start of this years Dew Pond run on a cool but bright Sunday morning.
- 11: Airport to be built on St Helena - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.11.2011
- On 22 July 2010, the Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell, confirmed DFID’s willingness to finance an airport for St Helena on condition that:
- 12: Thanks & Farewell to Gene - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.11.2011
- We sadly have to say good-bye to one of our most dedicated Society members.
- 13: TWO BOATS CLUB CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.11.2011
- Dressing up, taking part, having fun and lots to eat and drink was what the Two Boats Club Children’s Halloween Party was all about on Sunday 30 October.
- 14: Two Boats Club News - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.10.2011
- PLEASE NOTE - SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER ONLY BURGERS AND HOT DOGS WILL BE ON SALE FROM THE BAR
- 15: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.10.2011
- We’ve been working hard on excavating the bulldozer. If you are hiking Elliot’s, please take caution around the site……..
- 16: Volunteer Shortage - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.10.2011
- The Islander is currently short of volunteers for printing. We also need volunteer Editors.
- 17: Thank You - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.08.2011
- The Members of ‘Help & Hope’ Committee would like to thank everyone who sponsored runners, made donations and supported the Sponsored Run/Walk which took place on 17th July 2011.
- 18: Serco cleans up! - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.08.2011
- Serco employees, based at the airhead, took to the roads of Ascension Island on Friday 29th July to remove all the rubbish
- 19: ‘Help & Hope’ Sponsored Run/Walk - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.07.2011
- Well done and Congratulations to all those who participated in and completed the Sponsored Run which took place on Sunday 17th July 2011, in particular those who were awarded medals for the following positions:
- 20: Klinka Klub Quiz Night - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.07.2011
- The Klinka Klub Committee hosted their 2nd Edition Quiz Night at the Babcock Mess on Saturday 16th July.
- 21: ADF Community Craft Show - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.06.2011
- What a great ADF this year there was so much to see and do but I still don’t know which had the biggest cute factor; the Twirlers or the dogs!!
- 22: St.Helena Day Celebrtions - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.06.2011
- We would like to say a special thank you to the following people for their time, commitment and dedication, in making St Helena day celebrations a great success.
- 23: ADF Auction - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.06.2011
- Some Of the Item in the ADF Auction
- 24: Extreme Fishing Airs In UK - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.05.2011
- We are delighted to confirm that the UK TX date for the new series of “Robson Green’s Extreme Fishing – At The Ends of the Earth” has been announced.
- 25: Visit of the MV Plancius - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.04.2011
- All of you would have seen the vessel "Plancius" in Clarence Bay during last weekend. Whilst here passengers and crew enjoyed visits to the Post Office, Museum and A&P’s Giftworld.
- 26: Andrew Morgan - A Visitor To Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.04.2011
- Recently Ascension seems to have been a hive of activity with visitors arriving both by sea and air!
- 27: Torrential Rain Causes Havoc On Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.04.2011
- Torrential Rain Causes Havoc On Ascension
- 28: Are We Getting into Hot Water? - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.04.2011
- Temperature and Fish: As visiting marine biologists to the Island, a number of our friends have quizzed us as to the reasons for the current fish die off.
- 29: Girl Guides - Krazy Kamp - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.03.2011
- On Friday 3rd March the Guides attended Krazy Camp. I along with my group members set of at 4:30pm to pitch our tent at our crazy location.
- 30: Thinking Day - 2011 - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.03.2011
- The past month the 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit has been very busy. We still attend Church Parade for our Family Service every 1st Sunday of the month.
- 31: 1st ASCENSION GIRLGUDING UNIT UPDATE OCTOBER AND DECEMBER 2010 - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.01.2011
- Friday 29th October 2010, the Girl Guides joined the Scout Movement at The Challenger, to celebrate Halloween.
- 32: The Girls Are Back In Town - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.01.2011
- The Girls Are Back In Town
- 33: Our First Of Many Visits For This Year - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.01.2011
- Our First Of Many Visits For This Year
- 34: What's On At Two Boats Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.12.2010
- MEMBERS CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE – 20:30 hrs The Bar will be closed during the day
- 35: From The Editors - Anna & Stevie - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.11.2010
- Hello Readers
Hope you all have a good week
- 36: GREEN MOUNTAIN MYSTERY - CAN YOU HELP US SOLVE IT??? - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.11.2010
- During WWII, the Americans built two Radar sites on Green Mountain. One was part way up the ramps, close to Middleton’s Path.
- 37: HERITAGE NEWS - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.11.2010
- There has been a lot going on lately with the Heritage Society. The new Letterbox stamps have finally been ordered!
- 38: TWO BOATS CLUB - HALLOWEEN DISCO FANCY DRESS COMPETITION - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.11.2010
- A big thank you to
Mario Anthony, Cyril Leo and Corey Anthony for decorating the Club for our Halloween Disco.
- 39: Extreme Fishing With Robson Green Visits Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.10.2010
- Extreme Fishing with Robson Green will be filming on Ascension between 30th October and 5th November!
- 40: From The Editors (Shelley & Casey) - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.09.2010
- Dear Readers, We hope you enjoy this weeks Islander even though it’s a small edition. Have a great weekend Shelley & Casey
- 41: OUR CENTENARY/BRANCH OUT CAMPS DIARY CONTINUES - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.09.2010
- MONDAY 09.08.10 - Early breakfast – we’re leaving for Chill Factor and Trafford Centre. All girls are off to Chill Factor and Leaders has optional free time at Trafford Centre.
- 42: Two Boats Club News - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.09.2010
- LUNCHES & SNACKS AVAILABLE AT TWO BOATS CLUB MONDAYS – SATURDAYS
- 43: Charles Darwin's ecological experiment on Ascension Isle - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.09.2010
- Back in 1836, the young Charles Darwin was coming to the end of his five-year mission to explore strange new worlds and boldly go where no naturalist had gone before.
- 44: FOR BETTER HEALTH TIPS - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.09.2010
- Onions - Also known as the anti-cancer bulb, cooked or raw onions are equally good for you.
- 45: OUR DIARY ON OUR CENTENARY/BRANCH OUT CAMPS CONTINUES - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.09.2010
- Woke at 4:30 a.m. after just over an hours sleep and had everybody following from 5 a.m. to be in readiness for the taxis that will be taking us to our Centenary Camp at Harewood House grounds, nr Leeds.
- 46: Prom Night at the Saints Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.09.2010
- Thanks to all the glamorous contestants who looked absolutely fabulous on the night.
- 47: Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.09.2010
- The Ascension Island Heritage Society continues its work, despite being short of volunteers.
- 48: OUR DIARY ON OUR 2 CAMPS IN THE UK - Ascension (Internet News) - 19.08.2010
- We arrived in Brize Norton Wednesday 28th July, 7:45 a.m. (UK time), to a lovely cool, calm morning. Our flight was very comfortable.
- 49: New Businesses On Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 19.08.2010
- Several food establishments have recently been taken over by new owners.
- 50: Small Business For Sale - Ascension (Internet News) - 19.08.2010
- Small Business for sale known as Yon's Mini Mart
- 51: Small Business For Sale - Ascension (Internet News) - 19.08.2010
- Small Business for sale known as Yon's Mini Mart
- 52: Saints Club Rastafarian Night - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.08.2010
- The lyrics echoed throughout the Saints Club on Saturday night as it was Rastafarian night and everybody was in the Rastafarian mood.
- 53: Letter To MP Bellingham From Councillor Leo - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.08.2010
- Letter To MP Bellingham From Councillor Leo
- 54: Kristen Johns Appeal Fund - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.07.2010
- A Special thank you to everyone who bought squares for the World Cup Football Sweepstakes and to the following people who assisted with the Sweepstakes:
- 55: SUBAQUATHON CHEQUE - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.07.2010
- Tuesday 13th July 2010, Mr. Mal Moss and some of his Subaquathon team presented a cheque of £1,128.50 to the 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit
- 56: CENTENARY CAMP TARGET REACHED IN 14 MONTHS - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.07.2010
- It’s the start of another week and for once there will be no more grey hairs emerging with worries over fundraising.
- 57: KRISTEN JOHNS APPEAL CHARITY EVENT AT TWO BOATS CLUB - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.06.2010
- On Sunday 14 June three bands ‘Atlantic Rock’, ‘Blue Magic’ and ‘Love Affair’ all got together in the name of the Kristen Johns Appeal and entertained a huge crowd at Two Boats Club.
- 58: From The Editors - Shelley and Casey - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.06.2010
- Good Day Readers, First of all well done Worm! Congratulations on being awarded an MBE!
- 59: GA8 Airvan Lands On Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.06.2010
- Ascension’s Wideawake airfield was host to an unusually small aircraft – by our standards - last week.
- 60: 24 Hours Subaquathon - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.06.2010
- Pictures from 24 Hour Subaquathon
- 61: Turtle Nest humour…. - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.06.2010
- Old Henry’s wife went to Doctor Bill
- 62: RMS Schedule - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.06.2010
- The RMS St Helena departed Cape Town on Sunday, 30 May at 1725 hrs.
- 63: Internet Messages - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.06.2010
- The St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Philatelic Society (SHATPS) is conducting another public auction in 2010.
- 64: Shipping News - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.05.2010
- Dear All, Please be advised that the sailing of the MV "Anvil Point" from the UK has been delayed and is now expected to arrive at Ascension on Thursday, 24 June.
- 65: 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit latest news - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.05.2010
- 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit has been very busy over the past week. Friday 14th May at 5 p.m. they visited the CSR Fire Security Station
- 66: Turtle Nest Humour - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.05.2010
- Old Henry went to see Father Clive complaining that there was a ghost in his house.
- 67: Press Release - DIRECT SAILING TO ST HELENA FROM THE UK - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.05.2010
- Following the confirmation last week that approval has been given for the MOD vessel to call into St Helena, Richard James International Ltd is now pleased to be able to announce the following arrangements.
- 68: Congratulations - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.05.2010
- Best Dressed Country and Western Couple
- 69: From the Editors (Anna & Stevie) - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.05.2010
- Hello Readers
- 70: Turtle Nest humour…… - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.05.2010
- Two old gentlemen, Sam and Henry,
- 71: From The Editors (Catherine and Carrie) - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.04.2010
- Hello Readers,
- 72: Turtle Nest humour…… - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.04.2010
- Chelsea Pete walks into the Saints Club and finds a seat at the bar next to old drunk Henry.
- 73: Turtle Nest humour…… - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.04.2010
- It was market day in the small town and towards the end of the day a vet approached one of the farmers.
- 74: Ascension Day Fair 2010 - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.04.2010
- Ascension Day Fair 2010
- 75: 1ST ASCENSION GIRLGUIDING EASTER CAMP CAMO - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.04.2010
- Yet another year Easter has passed us by in a flash!! Our traditional Easter Guides Camp feels like a dream now…………The theme this year was:- CAMP CAMO…….
- 76: Saints Club News - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.04.2010
- Skittle results week 07/4/10
- 77: RMS Updte - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.04.2010
- Good Morning all, we are now four weeks into the Wet Dock. This is my last report as I will be handing over to Capt Young today and will fly out later this evening.
- 78: From The Editors - Helen and Lorna - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.04.2010
- Hello Readers,
- 79: RED BULL DRINK - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.04.2010
- This maybe a “forward” but it is wise for ALL to understand this drink……….while working in Solomons Shop I was amazed at the amount of children who brought this drink!!
- 80: Ascension Day Fair - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.04.2010
- Ascension Day Fair
- 81: English Bay Wind Farm - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.04.2010
- The BBC English Bay Wind Farm has started to generate clean electricity for Ascension Island!
- 82: Turtle Nest Humour - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.04.2010
- 82 year old Henry, who was partially deaf, went to Doctor Milenko for a check up.
- 83: From The Editors - Lorna - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.03.2010
- Hello Readers, Happy Birthday to Tyran, Jack and Max!
- 84: Turtle Nest Humour - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.03.2010
- A lady came ashore from the tourist ship who had just reached 100 years old.
Helen from the “Islander” went down to the Pierhead to interview her for the paper.
- 85: Turtle Nest Humor - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.03.2010
- Nicky from AIG Works Department had just finished laying a carpet at The Residency.
- 86: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.03.2010
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH SATURDAY MORNING OPENINGS
- 87: Whats On at Two Boats Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.03.2010
- LUNCHES & SNACKS AVAILABLE AT TWO BOATS CLUB MONDAYS – SATURDAYS
- 88: Football Results - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.03.2010
- Football Results from Weekend 27/28th February
- 89: Turtle Nest humour…… - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.03.2010
- Two tramps were walking along the railroad tracks one day and one tramp said to the other, “I’m the luckiest guy in the world”
- 90: 1st Ascension Girlguiding Units celebrated their World Thinking Day - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.03.2010
- The 1st Ascension Girlguiding Units celebrated their World Thinking Day on Saturday 20th Feb. The actual day is 22nd February but due to leaders’ work commitment we brought it forward.
- 91: Turtle Nest humour…… - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.02.2010
- A blind rabbit and a blind snake meet each other for the very first time.
- 92: Whats On at Two Boats Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.02.2010
- LUNCHES & SNACKS AVAILABLE AT TWO BOATS CLUB MONDAYS – SATURDAYS
- 93: Warren Leo Appeal - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.02.2010
- An appeal has been ongoing to raise money for St Helenian Leukaemia patient, Warren Leo.
- 94: Guiding News - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.02.2010
- Our last Jackpot Draw took place at the Obsidian during our Christmas Dinner.
- 95: Turtle Nest Humour - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.02.2010
- Driving home from Two Boats Club one night Mr and Mrs Moss were stopped for speeding by PC Peter McMullen.
- 96: Queens Baton Relay – Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.02.2010
- The Queen’s Baton Relay is one of the great traditions of the Commonwealth Games. It symbolises the gathering of people from across the Commonwealth at a four yearly festival of sports and culture.
- 97: More Pictures From The Queen's Baton Relay - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.02.2010
- More Pictures From The Queen's Baton Relay
- 98: Turtle Nest humour…… - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.02.2010
- A very large lady visits the Georgetown Hospital complaining of a sore throat. Doctor Milenko shines a light down her throat and after a few moments says to her, “Would you like to take all your clothes off and then get down on all fours?”
- 99: ON A SMALL ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.02.2010
- ON A SMALL ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE
- 100: Turtle Nest Humour - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.02.2010
- A man in a hot air balloon realised he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below.
- 101: Agreement of Ascension Tax Dispute ‘Delayed by Democracy’? - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.01.2010
- Sorting out the tax dispute between the UK Ministry of Defence and the Ascension Island Government may not happen before June.
- 102: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.01.2010
- We are happy to report that the last new letterbox is in place! Daniel Hiorns, who designed the stamp took his parents and me to put it in place on Sunday! Well done, Daniel.
- 103: The Lone Lay Advocate Rides Again - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.01.2010
- Johnny Hobson has been a lay advocate for many years and has unselfishly given time and his skills to assist Islanders.
- 104: Turtle Tours - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.01.2010
- Green Turtle Nesting Season is December – July. You can find out about the Green Turtles of Ascension Island on a guided tour run by Ascension Island Government Conservation Staff.
- 105: PLANNED OUTAGES OF INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.01.2010
- Cable & Wireless South Atlantic Ltd on the Falkland Islands will be carrying out their annual Earth Station Antenna inspection and essential maintenance work
- 106: Saints Club Infotainment - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.01.2010
- SUNDAY 10TH JANUARY 2010 Selection of mixed music by Schmichael Starting around fiveish (RMS Overnight)
- 107: Xmas Jokes - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.12.2009
- A Russian couple was walking down the street in St. Petersburg the other night,
- 108: Lay Advocates Needed - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009
- These are all descriptions from existing Lay Advocates and we need at least two more for Ascension Island to make sure that this vital service is available to all. Lay Advocates are unique to St Helena and Ascension Island and fill the gap for residents who need legal help or representation at court.
- 109: Obsidian Hotel - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009
- The Restaurant opens every evening. Seating times from 7.00 to 8.30 pm.
- 110: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009
- Over the Holiday season, the Museum will be on restricted hours due to vacations, etc. This Saturday, Dec 19th,
- 111: News From Saints Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009
- To all members of the Club, “The Members New Years Dinner Dance” is scheduled to be held on Saturday 23rd January 2010.
- 112: Whats On at Two Boats Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009
- The Committee and Management of Two Boats Club would like to say a Special Thank-You to Ethel Constantine for assisting with the preparation for our Christmas Dinner - apologies for omitting your name last week, Ethel.
- 113: Public Notice - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009
- FARES: UK TO ASCENSION AND VICE VERSA 16th DECEMBER 2009
- 114: A Creed to Live By (A Poem) - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.12.2009
- Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others,
- 115: Obsidian Christmas Menu - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.12.2009
- Christmas Menu at the Obsidian Hotel’s Restaurant available from 1st December onwards
- 116: Christmas Special Offer Return Trips - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.12.2009
- We are please to advise that we have been informed by Andrew Weir Shipping & St Helena Line that Christmas Special Offer Return Trips can be purchased from the Shipping Office with effect from today.
- 117: Turtle Nest humour…… - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.12.2009
- “Thanks for seeing us so quickly” said the grateful man to Johnny the Dentist.
- 118: New Opening Hours For Fort Hayes Musem - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.11.2009
- NEW OPENING HOURS - STARTING NOV 2009 FORT HAYES MUSEUM,
- 119: FISHING COMPETITION - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.11.2009
- Seven boats with 28 fishermen taking part in “Noddy’s Boat Fishing Competition” left the pierhead steps at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday 22nd November 09.
- 120: Turtle Nest humour…… - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.11.2009
- The two doctors in the Georgetown Hospital had to hire a new nurse. They interviewed Nurse Nancy and decided to hire her.
- 121: Turtle Nest Humour - Ascension (Internet News) - 19.11.2009
- “Same as usual, Jack,” asks the bartender as he sees one of his regulars walk
up to the bar.
- 122: Tasty Tucker Cafe - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.11.2009
- OPEN MON—SAT 9.00am –1PM MON—FRI 2pm-4pm
- 123: We must not neglect the outposts of Empire - (Extracted from The Times) - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.11.2009
- Once they were vital strategic assets in Britain’s domination of the globe. We cannot treat them as an embarrassment now
- 124: HUMAN RIGHTS CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.11.2009
- Rosanna Mesquita, the South Atlantic Project Coordinator for the Human Rights Capacity Building Project in the British Overseas Territories of the South Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific met with members of the Island Council, the head teacher of Two Boats School, the leaders of the Scouts and the Guides.
- 125: Dewpond Run 2009 - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.11.2009
- Dewpond run 2009 sponsored by Ascension Island Scouts
- 126: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.11.2009
- The members of the Ascension Island Heritage Society would like to extend their sympathies to the family of Robert (Uncle Bob) Inglis, who passed away last month.
- 127: Dialling Ascension from the UK and Abroad: - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.11.2009
- Cable & Wireless are aware that telephone callers have been experiencing difficulties in calling into Ascension from the UK and various other countries, over the past few weeks.
- 128: PLANNED OUTAGES OF INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.10.2009
- Cable & Wireless South Atlantic Ltd will be carrying out their annual Earth Station Antenna inspection and essential maintenance work
- 129: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.10.2009
- The Ascension Island Heritage Society said farewell and good luck to two hardworking volunteers recently when Marc and Caroline Harris headed back to the UK.
- 130: Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.10.2009
- The Heritage Society would like to say thank you for supporting their event in Georgetown Square on Saturday 26th September.
- 131: Battle Of Britain Service - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.09.2009
- AFTER THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN SERVICE, WHICH WAS HELD IN ST MARY’S CHURCH,
- 132: Girl Guiding - Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.09.2009
- The 1st Ascension Girlguiding Money Raffle Draw took place at the SMC Beach Hut on Sunday 30th August at 10:15 p.m.
- 133: From the Editors - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.07.2009
- Hello Readers
- 134: Anchor Inn Restaurant Re-launch - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.07.2009
- The Obsidian Hotel is proud to re-launch its Restaurant to the Ascension Public. The Restaurant will be open every evening. Seating times from 7.00 to 8.30 pm.
- 135: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.07.2009
- The recipient of this year’s History prize at Two Boats School was Kieran Yon.
- 136: Ascension Island Adventure Run - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.07.2009
- The Ascension Island Adventure Run was held this past Sunday. It was a bright and beautiful morning and we had 51 participants in the three categories.
- 137: What Is Happening On Ascension? - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.06.2009
- Ascension Island is facing increased financial hardship. For the last three years, the UK Ministry of Defence occupied many buildings on Ascension
- 138: 1st Ascension Girlguiding Car Wash - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.05.2009
- Saturday, 2nd May was a fun but hard working day for the girls of the 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit!!!!
- 139: Keep Ascension Clean - “Adopt A Road” - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.05.2009
- Over the last few years we`ve had volunteers who have been helping to keep our roadsides clean of cans and bottles that others so selfishly and mindlessly discard.
- 140: Open House at Fort Hayes Gallery & Museum - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.05.2009
- THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE AT FORT HAYES GALLERY & MUSEUM
- 141: Whats On At The Saints Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.05.2009
- Whats on at the Saints club
- 142: Keep Ascension Clean - Adopt A Road - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.04.2009
- Over the last few years we`ve had volunteers who have been helping to keep our roadsides clean of cans and bottles that others so selfishly and mindlessly discard.
- 143: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.04.2009
- Work continues at the Museum. Unfortunately Jill Johnson has had to return to the UK, but luckily for us, she’s left Pete behind to carry on.
- 144: Book and DVD Reviews - By Kate Anna and Ben Pathak - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.04.2009
- Dreams of my Father by Barack Obama
- 145: Whyfly part 4 - - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.04.2009
- The elderly man waited patiently. He had been for a walk to the heads. As a retired naval man, old habits died hard and he still referred to the toilets in naval terms.
- 146: Messages to the Islander - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.03.2009
- Hi just to let you know that I have started a Facebook Cause called:
Support the St Helena Community in getting their badly needed airport
- 147: Book and DVD Reviews - By Kate, Anna and Ben Pathak - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.03.2009
- I picked up this topical title which fitted in with this week’s mystery interview.
- 148: Book Reviews by Kate, Anna and Ben Pathak - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.03.2009
- All books are available from Two Boats Resource Centre Library free of charge.
- 149: BOOK REVIEWS by Kate, Anna & Ben Pathak - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.02.2009
- All books are available from Two Boats Resource Centre Library, on loan, free of charge.
- 150: Heritage Notes - 22nd February 2009 - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.02.2009
- The members of the Heritage Society had to say farewell again to Betty and Roy Haley, who returned to the UK after spending a few months helping us out.
- 151: St.Helena Support - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.02.2009
- As you may be aware, the British Government has announced a “pause” in its negotiations over the contract for the construction of an airport on St Helena.
- 152: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.02.2009
- The members of the Heritage Society want to add our thanks to the Conservation Department and the volunteers who cleared Monkey Rock Cemetery.
- 153: A Note of Appreciation - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.02.2009
- For a couple of weeks in January two members of the staff from the University of Bath were on the island, to decommission scientific research equipment, some of which had been running for almost five years.
- 154: Note for Ascension Island Webcam Viewers - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.02.2009
- Please be advised that the building at the pier head, Georgetown which houses the webcam, is currently undergoing refurbishments.
- 155: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.01.2009
- This past weekend was very busy at the Fort Hayes Museum. We had a large number of visitors, and lots of volunteers working on various projects.
- 156: New Horizon Presents Elvis and Friend - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.01.2009
- Elvis and friends” (Wayne Moyce & Interserve staff) are raising money for New Horizon’s to bring teams of St Helenian youth to Ascension;
- 157: Christmas Message From The Governor 2008 - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.12.2008
- Looking back on 2008, although I am sure that a great deal of progress has been made in many areas, we have been exposed to events not of our own making, and my overall impression is one of disappointment.
- 158: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.12.2008
- Despite the holiday season, work continues on the many projects at the Heritage Society. We will be holding a “Work Morning” this
- 159: The Islander Christmas Lights Competition - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.12.2008
- The winners of each category are:
- 160: Santa Visits VT Mess - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.12.2008
- Santa’s first visit to Ascension for 2008 was to the VT Mess in Two Boats
- 161: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.12.2008
- It has been another busy week for Heritage Island volunteers. The Johnsons continue their important work in the Archives, sorting through the vast collection of photographs, printed material and other important parts of Ascension history.
- 162: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.11.2008
- Well, we’ve solved one mystery- the identity of the Tartar Stairs!
- 163: Whats Goin On At Two Boats Club? - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.11.2008
- Euchre Leaughe 2008 - Starting soon
- 164: Thank You From The Scouts - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.11.2008
- We hope everyone enjoyed Wed Night`s entertainment down at the Football Pitch.
- 165: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.11.2008
- I’m very pleased to announce that Pete and Jill Johnson have arrived on our sunny (finally!!) island and will be working to put our archives in order, cataloguing the collections, and generally helping us update the museum.
- 166: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.10.2008
- Work is progressing at a great pace with regards to the renovations. Bobby Magill has designed and is building a great office space.
- 167: Bonfire Night 5th November - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.10.2008
- We have purchased over £1000 worth of Fireworks (c/o Scouts & RAF Welfare) for this years Bonfire Night.
- 168: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.10.2008
- The weekend found some volunteers moving furniture back into the repaired and painted Archives Building.
- 169: Record Breaking Blue Marlin landed at Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.10.2008
- Ascension Island was once again highlighted in the Sports Fishing World when a Blue Marlin weighing in at a massive 1,213 lbs
- 170: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.10.2008
- The Archives building is taking shape. The walls have been painted, and the floor has a coat of paint on it as well.
- 171: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.10.2008
- The Heritage Society celebrated Elizabeth Hill’s tenure with us with a dinner at Fort Hayes last Tuesday night.
- 172: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.09.2008
- The Archives building was discovered to be in worse condition as a result of the leaks than first thought.
- 173: Orchid - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.09.2008
- Orchid exists to save men’s lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness.
- 174: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.09.2008
- Restoration work at Fort Thornton is still continuing.
- 175: Battle Of Britain Commemorative Service - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.09.2008
- BATTLE OF BRITAIN COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE HELD AT ST MARY’S CHURCH ASCENSION ISLAND
- 176: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.09.2008
- There was a great turnout for the showing of Col. Zwinger’s video last week at the Volcano Club last week!
- 177: BOAT FISHING COMPETITION ON ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.07.2008
- 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.
- 178: 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.
- 179: Scout's Gold Award Receipients - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.06.2008
- Congratulations to Corey Anthony, Shane Green, Andreas Thomas, Stephen Anthony and Jerrylee Peters,
- 180: 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.
- 181: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.06.2008
- The Ascension Island Heritage Society is going to begin a revitalization of Fort Thornton in the near future.
- 182: 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.
- 183: Ascension Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.06.2008
- Over the last few months many have remarked that there has been a marked increase in dog numbers on the island.
- 184: Two Boats Club Trophy Winners - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.05.2008
- 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.
- 185: 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
- 186: 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,
- 187: 1st ASCENSION ISLAND SCOUTS BURMA CYCLONE APPEAL - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.05.2008
- Thanks to all who supported the Scouts
- 188: You Crafty Bunch - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.05.2008
- Georgetown square came alive on Saturday 3rd May as Ascension Day Fair came to town.
- 189: 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.
- 190: 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.
- 191: 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.
- 192: SHY 3 FISHING BOAT SLIPS FROM CRANE AT PIERHEAD - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008
- 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.
- 193: 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.
- 194: Saints Club Infortainment - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008
- SATURDAY 10TH MAY ’08 MIXED MUSIC – BY SMUDGE
- 195: Two Boats Club News - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008
- Forthcoming Events
- 196: Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) Visits Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008
- During last week seven Cattle Egrets were seen around the island and, another sighting of tow egrets were seen outside Clarence House, Georgetown.
- 197: 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.
- 198: 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.
- 199: 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
- 200: 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
- 201: Saints Club Infortainment - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008
- RESULTS OF EUCHRE DRIVE HELD SATURDAY 12TH APRIL:-
- 202: SPECIALIST POLICE WING FORENSIC ARCHAEOLOGY TEAM VISIT - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.04.2008
- 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
- 203: Shrine Is Bound For South Atlantic - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.04.2008
- 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.
- 204: 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.
- 205: Mini Flood For Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.03.2008
- Ascension Island experienced a mini flood on Sunday 16th March.
- 206: 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
- 207: Saints Club Entertainment - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.02.2008
- SATURDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2008 – MIXED MUSIC YOUR DJ SMUDGE
- 208: 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,
- 209: Valentine's Ball At Saints Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.02.2008
- Last Saturday saw the Valentine’s Ball at the Saints Members Club. Officials of the club would like to thank everyone
- 210: Catch Of The Day - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.01.2008
- A yellow fin Tuna weighing in at 150 lbs, was caught by Roy Schuchart on Saturday 19th January 08,
- 211: 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.
- 212: Two Boats Club Children’s Christmas Party - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007
- On Sunday 16th December, 110 children enjoyed the fun and goodies of the children’s party.
- 213: Gravity Never Fails - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007
- 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.
- 214: Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007
- The Heritage Society has some beautiful Christmas post cards for sale. They are 25 pence each or 10 for £2.00.
- 215: Turtle Nesting Starts - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007
- Once again it is the time of year for the green turtles to migrate to Ascension from Brazil, swimming 2,000km in 6 weeks.
- 216: Christmas Sing-A-Long 2007 - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.12.2007
- Christmas Sing-A-Long In the Town Square, with Santa & his reindeers
- 217: Foreign Office Minister Transits Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.12.2007
- We are pleased to announce that Foreign Office Minister, Meg Munn, will transit Ascension Island on Thursday 3 January 2008.
- 218: 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.
- 219: Scouts Suck It and See - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.11.2007
- 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!
- 220: Tasty Tucker - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.11.2007
- Tasty Tucker Menu & Opening Hours
- 221: Royal Gibraltar Band Volunteers For Conservation - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.11.2007
- Last Wednesday The Royal Gibraltar Band helped the Conservation Department with a beach cleanup and path clearing.
- 222: Diesel fuel specification - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.11.2007
- Diesel fuel distributed on Ascension Island by VT Communications is supplied to be compatible with our Power Station requirement.
- 223: Date For Your Dairy - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.10.2007
- CHRISTMAS SING –A-LONG A date for your Dairy:
- 224: New Airline For Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.10.2007
- New Airline for the Air-Bridge from this week, so it’s a fond farewell to Air Atlanta.
- 225: Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.10.2007
- Christmas is coming, time to think about gift-giving. We have some nice items available for you to chose from.
- 226: 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.
- 227: Runway Dash For Everyman - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.09.2007
- Last year Ascension very generously raised money for Breast Cancer Awareness
- 228: Dewpond Walk/Run 26th August 2007 - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.08.2007
- Support St. Mary's Church
- 229: 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.
- 230: Ascio Technologies Inc. leads the way in protecting Trademarks on the Internet. - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.07.2007
- 6th July 2007, London - Ascio Technologies Inc. was announced today as Winner of the .TM Domain Registrar Awards.
- 231: 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.
- 232: EYES DOWN, QUIDS IN FOR RAF MOVERS CHARITY BINGO NIGHT - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.06.2007
- 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,
- 233: Ascension Island Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.06.2007
- On Sunday 10th June 2007, Ascension Island commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands.
- 234: Have you seen the Ascension Island Cow? Now You Have! - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.05.2007
- 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.
- 235: Paddy Reaches 100 - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.05.2007
- 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
- 236: 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.
- 237: 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,
- 238: ‘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?
- 239: First Ascension Scouts - The Challenger Centre - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.04.2007
- Over the last few weeks the Scout Troop has been “doing up” The Challenger Centre at the Devil`s Ashpit.
- 240: 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.
- 241: Red Nose Day 2007 - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.03.2007
- Thank you to Ms Wendy Benjamin and the School Council for organizing and coordinating the event.
- 242: 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.
- 243: 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.
- 244: The Islander 30 Years Ago - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.02.2007
- The Islander 30 years agao
- 245: 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.
- 246: 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.
- 247: 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.
- 248: 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.
- 249: 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
- 250: The Islander Volunteers - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.01.2007
- Here is a group photo of the Islander Volunteers that contributes every week in producing the Islander paper.
- 251: Car For Sale - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.01.2007
- For Sale 2000 Rover 25 - A1075
- 252: Items For Sale - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.01.2007
- Items for sale
- 253: 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.
- 254: HEAD TEACHER EXPOSED AS FRAUD - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.01.2007
- 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.
- 255: UK Band To Visit Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.01.2007
- UK band ‘Sharp Edge’ arrive on Ascension Island this month
- 256: Messages from The Islander’s online guestbook… - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.01.2007
- From Dr Gary White, Joe Walls and others
- 257: Wendy's Winning Wonderland - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.12.2006
- Congratulations to the first overall winner of the Island Lights competition, Ms. Wendy Benjamin of Two Boats.
- 258: Christmas Tree Lighting & Sing-along - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.12.2006
- 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.
- 259: 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.
- 260: ‘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
- 261: 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.
- 262: 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.
- 263: Children In Need - Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.11.2006
- Friday 17th Nov 2006 "Children In Need"
- 264: Steady growth from Cable & Wireless International as C&W plc announces its Half Year results - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.11.2006
- November 2006, London. Today Cable & Wireless plc announces its results for the six-month period ending 30th September 2006,
- 265: 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.
- 266: CABLE & WIRELESS TO ESTABLISH NEW FALKLANDS-BASED COMPANY FOR SOUTH ATLANTIC - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.10.2006
- 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.
- 267: Convservation Weekly - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.10.2006
- 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.
- 268: 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.
- 269: 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.
- 270: 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.
- 271: Battle Of Britain Day - 15th September - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.09.2006
- The Battle of France is over. The Battle of Britain is about to begin. Upon this battle depends the survival of Christian civilization.
- 272: 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.
- 273: Well the news is that there is no news. - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.08.2006
- Well none reported anyway.
- 274: 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
- 275: 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.
- 276: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.08.2006
- Pteris adscensionis - Our Critically endangered Endemic plant
- 277: New Letterbox Walk - ‘Echo Canyon’ - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.08.2006
- The new Letterbox Walk, ‘Echo Canyon’ is all ready with its stamp and book in place and cairns for guidance.
- 278: Buried Treasure Discovered - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.07.2006
- A handmade ceramic Prussian Schnapps bottle believed to be dated mid Eighteenth century has been found off the Pier head, near the harbour moorings.
- 279: Endemic Shrimps of Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.07.2006
- There are 74 species of crustaceans known around Ascension, of which 14 are endemic.
- 280: Conversation Weekly - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.07.2006
- This week we have a message from our visitor from Kew Gardens who is volunteering with us for 3 weeks.
- 281: 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.
- 282: 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:-
- 283: Sports Relief 2006 - Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.07.2006
- 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.
- 284: 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.
- 285: BUSINESS NEWS FROM ST. HELENA - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.06.2006
- Medical Laboratory receives DiaMed-ID Microtyping System
- 286: Increase In Diesel Price - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.06.2006
- 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.
- 287: 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.
- 288: England Flag Flies High Over Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.06.2006
- On Thursday 15th, a giant ‘England’ flag was hoisted on the Island’s tallest manmade structure, Tower EE at the BBC Atlantic Relay Station.
- 289: 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.
- 290: 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!!
- 291: 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.
- 292: 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.
- 293: Casey Lawrence Crowned Miss Ascension 2006 - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2006
- Casey Lawrence Crowned Miss Ascension 2006
- 294: 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.
- 295: 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
- 296: 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.
- 297: 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.
- 298: 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.
- 299: 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
- 300: MV PROFESSOR MOLCHANOV OCEANWIDE EXPEDITIONS ANTARTICA & MID-ATLANTIC ISLAND TRIP 2006 - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.04.2006
- 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.
- 301: Rock Fishing Competition Results - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.04.2006
- 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.
- 302: 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
- 303: 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.
- 304: 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.
- 305: Update On Ascension's Water Supplies - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.03.2006
- 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.
- 306: Tourist Ship Aleksey Maryshev Visits Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.03.2006
- Not exactly a cruise liner to look at, but serving the same function for the intrepid passengers on board.
- 307: Editors Page - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.03.2006
- A bumper Islander this week, with lots going on.
- 308: Turtle Rescue - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.03.2006
- "Jacqui and her bunch of volunteers do a great job on a daily basis rescuing
turtles
- 309: Update On Ascension's Water Supplies - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.03.2006
- Following the failure of one of our distillers last year, a repair project was set up to start at the beginning of this month.
- 310: 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.
- 311: Presentation of Plaque to the Heritage society - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.03.2006
- Whilst John and Jane Bingeman were on their annual trip to Ascension, they made a presentation to the Ascension Island Heritage Society,
- 312: Annual 10 Mile And Mini Sponsored Walk - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.03.2006
- May I take this opportunity in thanking all who participated in both walks/run.
- 313: 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.
- 314: 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.
- 315: 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.
- 316: 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.
- 317: Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.02.2006
- Are you interested in Ascension Island history? Would you like to find out more?
- 318: Visit of MV Astoria - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.02.2006
- The cruise ship MV "Astoria" is due to arrive at Ascension on Saturday, 11
February from 0700 hrs to 1800 hrs.
- 319: Reconstruction Work at the Pier Head - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.02.2006
- Following on from the update regarding the Reconstruction of the Fisherman’s Bench Area at the Pier Head
- 320: 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.
- 321: Name For AIG Launch - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.01.2006
- On Thursday 5th January a name for the launch was chosen from the 51 entries received through the School.
- 322: 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.
- 323: HAPPY NEWYEAR 2006 - The Annual 1st January Ascension Island Pier Jump - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.01.2006
- The annual Ascension Pier Jump was well supported, with many jumpers jumping and trying to stay airborne using various techniques,
- 324: 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.
- 325: Turtle Tours - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.01.2006
- Find out about the Green turtles of Ascension Island on a guided tour run by members of the Ascension Island Turtle Group
- 326: Christmas Has Started On Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.12.2005
- 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.
- 327: 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.
- 328: 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.
- 329: TWO BOATS CLUB CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.11.2005
- Dressing up, taking part, having fun and lots to eat and drink was what the Two Boats Club Halloween Party
- 330: Ladybird's Latest....... - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.11.2005
- To young to party? Miss out on the fun? No way! We had a Halloween party of our own and what fun it was!
- 331: ASCENSION ISLAND STAGING POST FOR FALKLANDS LIBERATION - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.11.2005
- On about 2nd April I was asked if I would like to stop briefly at either St Helena or Ascension Island.
- 332: 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
- 333: First Ascension Island Scouts Discovery 2005 - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.10.2005
- 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.
- 334: Scouts Trip to Northern Ireland - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.09.2005
- Back from camp late Tuesday night - a few sore throats & colds but clearing. So far - Jonah has been on the rollercoaster 6 times!
- 335: Wedding Announcement - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.09.2005
- Shari Parkhill is pleased to announce the wedding of her daughter, Marguerite (Maggie) Rose Kelly and Aaron Glen Adams. The
- 336: From The Editor - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.09.2005
- We would like to apologize to our online reader
- 337: BLOWN AT THE BLOWHOLE - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.09.2005
- 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.
- 338: 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.
- 339: 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.
- 340: 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.
- 341: 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.
- 342: BROWNIE CEREMONY - Ascension (Internet News) - 28.07.2005
- Last Wednesday evening was a special night for the 1st Ascension Brownie Guide Pack.
- 343: 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.
- 344: QUEEN PRESENTS MBE - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.07.2005
- At a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 13th July, AIG Conservation officer Stedson Stroud received his MBE from Her Majesty The Queen.
- 345: 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.
- 346: 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.
- 347: ISLAND-TO-ISLAND TSUNAMI AID - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.07.2005
- 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
- 348: One Timers Perform At Saints Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.07.2005
- Georgetown sees half of the Islanders swinging with the new live band
- 349: Green Mountain National Park Opening. - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.06.2005
- A big thank you to the so many people who helped in so many ways to make the weekend a success.
- 350: Green Mountain National Park Opens. - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.06.2005
- Few Pictures From The Opening of the Green Mountain National Park
- 351: 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.
- 352: 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.
- 353: St. Mary's Receive Cheque For £500 - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.06.2005
- Canon Clive Duncan is presented with a cheque of £500 from WO Dave Leonard, AIB Air Movements Flight.
- 354: Obsidian and Scouts Donate £250 To ADF Fund - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.06.2005
- The Scouts dressed up as Italian waiters and helped with the Italian Night at the Obsidian Hotel
- 355: No Gooseberry Bushes on Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.06.2005
- Regular readers of the “Islander” will have noted he recent spate of Christenings.
- 356: ASCENSION DAY FAIR 2005 - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005
- On behalf of the ADF committee and myself, I would like to thank everyone for supporting ADF.
- 357: Water situation normal - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005
- 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
- 358: 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.
- 359: Voice’ of Ascension Hits The Airwaves - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005
- The idea was for this project was first brought to the heads of organisations at a Strategic Partnership Forum.
- 360: TSUNAMI VOLUNTEERS ‘CHOPSY’ AND ‘LORI’ HELP REBUILD IN SRI LANKA - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005
- 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.
- 361: 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,
- 362: 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.
- 363: QUEEN’S BATON ON ASCENSION - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005
- Last Thursday a special video conference took place in the Council Chamber.
- 364: 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.
- 365: Green Mountain Photo Competition Results - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2005
- 20 people entered photographs for the Green Mountain Photographic Competition,
- 366: A.D.F. Charity Fishing Competition. - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.05.2005
- On Sunday 8th of May, a Fishing competition was held in aid of St. Mary’s church and the Ascension Day Fair.
- 367: 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.
- 368: 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.
- 369: PLEASE SAVE WATER! - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.04.2005
- 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.
- 370: POPE JOHN PAUL II DIES AGED 84 - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.04.2005
- After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease John Paul II died on Saturday 2nd April 2005.
- 371: Ascension Green Mountain National Park Photographic Competition 2005 - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.04.2005
- Another exciting opportunity to put all those pictures tucked away in dusty albums or hopefully non-dusty hard drives to good use.
- 372: 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.
- 373: Job Vacancy - Customer Services Assistant - EES - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.03.2005
- “ESS is looking for a Customer Services Assistant to work with their Catering/Cleaning team at Travellers Hill.
- 374: Presentations to the Library and Resource Centre - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.03.2005
- Two presentations were made to the Ascension Island Library and Resource Centre on Monday night.
- 375: 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.
- 376: OBSERVATIONS OF A TRASH TROLL - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.03.2005
- In my many times out on the roadside, trolling for trash,
- 377: Successful start of something BIG for Ariane - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.03.2005
- 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.
- 378: 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.
- 379: Valentine Dance Success! - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.02.2005
- After three weeks of planning and organising, the Valentine dance in aid of the Tsunami Relief went off with a bang!
- 380: Creature Feature - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.02.2005
- This week - Cockroaches
- 381: 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.
- 382: 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.
- 383: Mysterious Seashells of Ascension Island - by Felix Lorenz - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.02.2005
- Isolate islands often have a unique fauna and flora. Think of the Dodo from Mauritius Island, the Komodo-lizard and the finches of Galapagos.
- 384: Dumping Of Food By Solomon's Georgetown Shop - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.02.2005
- 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.
- 385: 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.
- 386: Texas Scramble in aid of the Asian Tsunami Appeal - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.01.2005
- 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
- 387: 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.
- 388: 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
- 389: Turtle Tours - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.01.2005
- Find out about the Green turtles of Ascension Island
- 390: From The Editors - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.12.2004
- Welcome to the penultimate edition of The Islander for 2004.
- 391: The only FM station serving those with the Saint connection - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.09.2004
- 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.
- 392: New Court Room Facilities Open For Business - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.06.2004
- Chief Justice Geoffrey Martin opened the refurbished Court Room on Wednesday last week.
- 393: 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.
- 394: Ascension Day Fair - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.06.2004
- Winners of ADF Raffle & Art Competition
- 395: 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
- 396: Ascension’s Hatchling Frenzy! - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.05.2004
- When baby turtles hatch from their eggs the first few wait for their brothers and sisters in the egg chamber.
- 397: Creation of Ascension’s Natural History Book - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.04.2004
- 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.
- 398: 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.
- 399: CURRENT TURTLE RESEARCH - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.04.2004
- 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’.
- 400: 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.
- 401: Care in the community… - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.04.2004
- A couple of weeks ago a sick donkey named ‘Mary’ was found outside Turners Yard with her 6 week old foal.
- 402: Care in the community… - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.04.2004
- A couple of weeks ago a sick donkey named ‘Mary’ was found outside Turners Yard with her 6 week old foal.
- 403: 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.
- 404: 2003 DEW POND ORGANISORS RAISE £1000 FOR HOSPITAL - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.12.2003
- On Tuesday 16th December a cheque for £1000 was handed over to the AIG for use within the hospital on Ascension.
- 405: Weather Report/Metchat - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.12.2003
- Statistics for the week ending Monday 15 December 2003
- 406: 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.
- 407: Tristan Times: At Last, A Dedicated Site - Tristan (Internet News) - 08.11.2003
- Tristan Times now has its own separate website.
Photo (c) James Glass - Tristan da Cunha viewed from Nightingale Island
- 408: 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:
- 409: 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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