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Friday 19 March 2010 |
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- 1: From The Editors - Helen - Ascension (Letters) - 04.03.2010
- Hello Readers Hope you’ve all had a good week
- 2: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 04.03.2010
- Jaylen Lewis would like to say thank you to the following people for helping to make his christening a happy one.
- 3: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 25.02.2010
- Dear Readers, Trust that you all are having a good week.
- 4: From The Editors - Lorna & Helen - Ascension (Letters) - 18.02.2010
- Hello Readers Busy week this week with Queen’s Baton, Christening
- 5: Letter From Students At Two Boats School - Ascension (Letters) - 11.02.2010
- Dear Readers, NOTE: This letter is strictly opinionated and is the view of the student population at Two Boats Secondary School.
- 6: From The Editors - Patsy & Mike - Ascension (Letters) - 11.02.2010
- Hello Readers
- 7: Letters to The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 11.02.2010
- I am trying to trace a member of the Beard family which I've been told live on St Helena Island.
- 8: Farewell Beautiful Island - Ascension (Letters) - 11.02.2010
- It is with much regret that I will be departing Ascension Island permanently on Tuesday 9th Feb 2010.
- 9: Letter From Staff At Two Boat School - Ascension (Letters) - 11.02.2010
- As you are aware, there have been a number of changes made to the structure of Two Boats School following a review that was carried out by Dr David Black in November 2009.
- 10: Communication to the public re AIG restructure 01.02.10 - Ascension (Letters) - 11.02.2010
- The very reason I made no promises to the Electorate leading up to the last general election was simply due to the fact that by then I had had enough experience of the political institutions and systems an elected representative on Ascension must work within.
- 11: Best Wishes to Verena Benjamin - Ascension (Letters) - 11.02.2010
- Dear Editor, May I through this medium express my best wishes for the future to Verena Benjamin.
- 12: Public Information - Ascension (Letters) - 11.02.2010
- The following are some of the matters raised at the informal Council meeting on 8 February 2010:
- 13: From The Editors - Catherine and Carrie - Ascension (Letters) - 11.02.2010
- Hello Readers, There’s quite a lot for you guy’s to digest in this weeks Islander, so put your feet up with a cuppa and get reading.
- 14: HELLO and GOODBYE - Ascension (Letters) - 11.02.2010
- We would like to say a very big thank you to all our family and friends for their support over the years we have been here.
- 15: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 28.01.2010
- Hello Readers, Happy Birthday to Dutch and Faye!
- 16: Correspondence To The Island - Ascension (Letters) - 21.01.2010
- I am currently researching my family history and believe that my Great, Great, Great Grandmother may have been born on Ascension Island in around 1822.
- 17: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 14.01.2010
- The members of the Heritage Society have been very busy over the holiday season. All 20 of the WWII US Army signs have been put in place.
- 18: LET’S GET TOGETHER AND BE ALRIGHT - Ascension (Letters) - 14.01.2010
- I am hoping to fly back to England sometime this week.
- 19: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 14.01.2010
- Dear Readers, Well done to Tony and Brian- over half a Centuary of combined years service on the Island!
- 20: From The Editors - Catherine & Carrie - Ascension (Letters) - 07.01.2010
- Hello Readers,
We would like to wish all our Readers a Happy New Year and hope you all had a Sober Xmas!
- 21: Letters to The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 07.01.2010
- Any stamp collector interested in enlarging his/her collection the cheap & easy way can send me 10 to 50 different used stamps and receive the same quantity back from me
- 22: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 24.12.2009
- Hello Readers
- 23: Letter from Georgina Benjamin - Ascension (Letters) - 17.12.2009
- It is with regret that I have to notify you of my resignation as Councilor to take effect from 10 January 2010
- 24: From The Editors - Mike & Alison - Ascension (Letters) - 17.12.2009
- Hello Everyone The countdown is upon us for Christmas hope you are all not too busy
- 25: Heritage News - Ascension (Letters) - 10.12.2009
- The new opening hours on Monday evening have been a success as we’ve had quite a few visitors during this time.
- 26: Letter From Lawson Henry - Ascension (Letters) - 03.12.2009
- I would like to take this opportunity through the pages of the Islander to say farewell to all my friends and former work colleagues and to record my gratitude to the Ascension Island community
- 27: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 03.12.2009
- Dear Readers Lots happening on Ascension this week.
- 28: Christmas Greetings - Ascension (Letters) - 03.12.2009
- I would like to wish ALL my friends on Ascension A Very Merry Christmas
- 29: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 26.11.2009
- Hello readers, Congratulations to Bluey, Loretta and Radka on the birth Joel.
- 30: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 19.11.2009
- There is a lot going on at the Museum these days. We have started to erect the WWII US Army signs that identify the sites of various buildings, installations and areas.
- 31: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 19.11.2009
- Hello Readers,
- 32: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 12.11.2009
- Hello Readers, Quite a big issue this week to read,
- 33: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 12.11.2009
- The Scouts would like to thank the anonymous donor
- 34: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 12.11.2009
- sir i want to have pen friends from your country so i can exchange news ideas,and to be precise to know each others culture,
- 35: Turtle Nest Humour......... - Ascension (Letters) - 12.11.2009
 - A guy is strolling along a sandy beach one day when he comes across a very old bottle.
- 36: Letter From Russell Yon To Island Council - Ascension (Letters) - 12.11.2009
- Over the past few weeks several conversations and meetings have been held around the Island with the Taxpaying community and most recently many of us had the opportunity to discuss issues with the Tax Advisor who was on the Island, of how to cut/raise taxes to Fund AIG depleting Budget.
- 37: Thought for the Day: Be Yourself, No Matter What... - Ascension (Letters) - 05.11.2009
- There was this man who saw a scorpion floundering around in the water. He decided to save it by stretching out his finger, but the scorpion stung him.
- 38: Thank You From The Rainbows - Ascension (Letters) - 05.11.2009
- We all would like to say a very big thank you to Natasha & Nathan at Conservation for taking us to the bird ground.
- 39: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 05.11.2009
- Hello Readers
- 40: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 05.11.2009
- This past week the Heritage Society received a couple of valuable donations from the family of Grant H. Carpenter, from Pennsylvania.
- 41: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 15.10.2009
- Hello Readers Congratulations to Tony Hiorns on becoming Captain!! Well Done!! J
- 42: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 08.10.2009
- Hello Readers,
- 43: Messages To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 01.10.2009
- Good day, I noticed that there are several people living on Ascension Island
- 44: From The Editors - Stevie & Anna - Ascension (Letters) - 01.10.2009
- Hello Readers, Hope you enjoy this weeks edition.
- 45: Thank You From Tracy - Ascension (Letters) - 01.10.2009
- would like to thank the following people for all their support and comfort, on the sad loss of my auntie Gayleen Caswell (Topsy).
- 46: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 24.09.2009
- Dear Readers...
- 47: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 17.09.2009
- Dear Readers We are still searching for Volunteers to add to The Islander Rota.
- 48: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 10.09.2009
- Hello Readers...
- 49: Goodbye from Peter and Jean - Ascension (Letters) - 10.09.2009
- Dear Editor, We will be retiring in St Helena on Wednesday 9th September, and would like to publicly through the Islander say goodbye.
- 50: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 03.09.2009
- Hello Readers Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend off.
- 51: The Parents' Iraq War - Ascension (Letters) - 30.07.2009
- The announcement of the Iraq Inquiry has once again forced me to relive my role in the Iraq War.
- 52: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 23.07.2009
- Hello Readers, Quite a big edition this week – hope you all enjoy.
- 53: CALLING ALL SAINTS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES - Ascension (Letters) - 23.07.2009
- Rosemary Stevenson, who has been commissioned by DFID to lead St Helena's airport consultation process, will be arriving on Ascension Island on Thursday 23rd July and will remain here until Monday 27th.
- 54: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 16.07.2009
- Hello Readers, Congratulations to Samir for being the winner of the best smile! J
- 55: Birthday Greetings to Ella - Ascension (Letters) - 16.07.2009
- Happy 3rd Birthday to our lovely daughter
- 56: Letter To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 16.07.2009
- I feel I must put fingertips to keyboard to express my congratulations to Alison Birkett, Kate trodd, Middle 1, Middle 2 and everyone at Two Boats School
- 57: The Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 09.07.2009
- Dear Readers
- 58: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 02.07.2009
- Hello again
- 59: Thank You from Kyle, Steve & Michele - Ascension (Letters) - 02.07.2009
- Kyle, Steve & Michele would like to say a big thank you to Debbie, Margaret & Tracy for making my Birthday party special.
- 60: Thank You from the 1st Girlguiding Unit - Ascension (Letters) - 02.07.2009
- The 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit would like to thank all who brought tickets on Saturday 27th June for the Food Hamper
- 61: Messages To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 02.07.2009
- Dear Island Residents I wanted to write and express my personal thanks to you for all the kindness shown to me over the past year before I depart.
- 62: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 25.06.2009
- Hello Readers, Lots of events going on around the Island this weekend to keep everyone busy.
- 63: Thank You From The Guides - Ascension (Letters) - 18.06.2009
- The Guides would like to Thank AIG for the loan of
- 64: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 18.06.2009
- Hello Readers Trust that you all had a good long weekend off
- 65: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 11.06.2009
- Hello Readers,
- 66: ST. MARY PARISH ASCENSION ISLAND. - Ascension (Letters) - 11.06.2009
- When the Church Council met on Wednesday 3rd June it was agreed that the people of Ascension Island be made aware of how the Church is being financed here.
- 67: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 04.06.2009
- Hello all
Hope you enjoy this week’s Islander
- 68: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 28.05.2009
- Hello again,
- 69: Visit Of Mr.Karol M Rogawski, FRCS Urol, Consultant Urologist - Ascension (Letters) - 21.05.2009
- Dear Dr. Alex Wonner, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the Ascension Island Government for an invitation to provide urology consultations for the patients under your care.
- 70: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 21.05.2009
- Lots in this issue! Hope to see everyone at the Ascension Day Fair on Saturday.
- 71: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 21.05.2009
- Reading the 'write up' from the Hash Bash, I always find entertaining and amusing. Everyone's nick name brings a smile as I try to put faces to the name.
- 72: CONSULTATION ON OPTIONS FOR ACCESS TO ST HELENA - Ascension (Letters) - 14.05.2009
- Each St Helenian has been given the opportunity to have their say in the consultation process on whether an airport is the most appropriate option for access to St Helena in the current economic climate.
- 73: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 14.05.2009
- The Ascension Island Heritage Society would like to thank all those who dropped by our Open House this past weekend.
- 74: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 14.05.2009
- Hello All, Hope you’ve all had a good week and enjoyed the Runway Dash- well done to all who entered.
- 75: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 07.05.2009
- Hello Readers Hope you enjoy this edition, there’s quite a bit of info for the upcoming ADF
- 76: Dewpond T-Shirts - Ascension (Letters) - 07.05.2009
- " I have just received the extra Dew Pond T-Shirts for last year that were
- 77: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 30.04.2009
- The Ascension Island Heritage Society is pleased to announce an “Open House” on Friday, May 8th (6 – 9 pm) and Saturday, May 9th (10 am – 4 pm).
- 78: Ascension Day Fair - Community Craft show - Ascension (Letters) - 30.04.2009
- It’s that time of year again so get planting, sewing and be creative.
- 79: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 30.04.2009
- Hello Readers,
- 80: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 23.04.2009
- Hi all, Congratulations must go to Mal Moss for reaching the milestone of 60! Many happy returns Mal.
- 81: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 16.04.2009
- JOY & PATRICK - The Islander Team wish to express their sincere thanks to Joy and Patrick, for their dedicated assistance in producing this paper each week.
- 82: Mystery Interview - Ascension (Letters) - 16.04.2009
- Where were you born? St Helena
- 83: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 09.04.2009
- Hello All Apologies to the school for missing out a page last week- sorry!
- 84: Letters to the Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 09.04.2009
- Airport Consultation? Just sit the Governor, Consultants and all in some Hall with two barrels - one of tar and the other of feathers. Invite all the islanders and those with delegated postal votes to tar and feather
- 85: Letter to the Ascension Island Electorate - Howard Peters - Ascension (Letters) - 09.04.2009
- This letter is written to inform you of my leave of absence from Ascension Island whilst on attachment with my employer in the United Kingdom and other matters which I would like to convey to you.
- 86: Constitutional Issues – Ascension Island - C. Leo - Ascension (Letters) - 09.04.2009
- When I go back to the Ascension Island of 1968 and then compare it to the Ascension of 2009 I can’t help but be impressed and encouraged by the changes for good that I have had the pleasure of witnessing.
- 87: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 12.03.2009
- Wife Patsy, daughters Tina, Claire,Jolene, son Jason and their families of the late Cyril George Thomas
- 88: THANK YOU FROM JEAN MARCH AND MUMA LIZZIE - Ascension (Letters) - 05.03.2009
- On Behalf of Muma Lizzie and myself
- 89: PRESS RELEASE - Bank Of St Helena - Ascension (Letters) - 05.03.2009
- Reduction in Interest rates on Savings Accounts
- 90: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 05.03.2009
- Hello Everyone, Hope you’ve all had a good week.
- 91: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 26.02.2009
- Hello Readers
- 92: Messages to The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 26.02.2009
- Hello to my brother, Edward Wilmoth
- 93: TO THE PEOPLE OF ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Letters) - 26.02.2009
- TO THE PEOPLE OF ASCENSION ISLAND THANK YOU FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS CHEER
- 94: From The Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 19.02.2009
- Hello Readers, Hope you enjoy this weeks edition… not a very big one!
- 95: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 12.02.2009
- Hello Readers Congratulations to Cara, Marty and Cerys on their son/brother.
- 96: Messages From Overseas - Ascension (Letters) - 12.02.2009
- Hi to everyone on the Island It is me again sat here in freezing Scotland it was -9 and freezing fog on top of the snow this morning
- 97: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 05.02.2009
- Well it’s us Gal’s in the hot seat again, time sure flies when you’re having fun!
- 98: Letter From Peter (Mac) McCracken - Ascension (Letters) - 05.02.2009
- I am trying to gain publicity in an issue that has arisen concerning a Royal Marine Commando by the name of Joe Townsend.
- 99: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 29.01.2009
- Hello Readers, Plenty to read and enjoy this week.
- 100: Messages - Ascension (Letters) - 29.01.2009
- It is me again I seem to be featuring in all your newspapers just recently!!! Now you know why the Tobins moved there to escape me!!
- 101: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 29.01.2009
- A big thank you to all the helpers at ‘The Islander’
- 102: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 22.01.2009
- Hello readers
- 103: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 15.01.2009
- Hello Readers Welcome this week to the RMS and to Governor and Mrs Gurr,
- 104: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 15.01.2009
- Please can we express a heartfelt thank you to all our family and friends on Ascension, who helped to make our Wedding such a special Day.
- 105: Message From Abroad - Ascension (Letters) - 15.01.2009
- I was stationed at Ascension (advanced base idle,navy 316) during world war two and I'd love to get some info on our presence if any available.
- 106: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 08.01.2009
- All of us at the Ascension Island Heritage Society would like to wish all our fellow Islanders a Happy New Year.
- 107: From The Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 08.01.2009
- Happy New Year to you all,
- 108: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008
- Dear all, Firstly, a very happy birthday to the Christmas Babies: Michele, Ella-Mae & Chelsea.
- 109: Christmas Messages - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008
- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I've enjoyed your “news paper" for a few years, especially the pictures.
- 110: Klinka Klub Thanks - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008
- We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who were involved in any way towards organising the Klinka Klub Kiddies Kristmas Party.
- 111: Christmas Wishes From The Ladybirds - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008
- Ladybirds Children and Parents/Guardians would like to wish everyone a
- 112: Christmas Wishes From Richard James International Ltd - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008
- The Management and staff of Richard James International Ltd
- 113: Letter From Yannick & Collin - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008
- Dear Cable and Wireless Christmas is here, the time of giving and good will is upon us.
We, Colin, Yanick and Trevor humbly beseech you to raise the silver service megabyte allowance
- 114: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 18.12.2008
- The monthly meeting of the Heritage Society was held last week. The members were updated on the progress of the many projects currently underway.
- 115: ASCENSION DAY FAIR COMMITTEE - Ascension (Letters) - 18.12.2008
- Volunteers are required to fill next years ADF Committee.
- 116: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 18.12.2008
- Hello everyone, Please be advised that the Islander will be on sale in the shops next Tuesday 23rd December,
- 117: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 11.12.2008
- Hello All,
PLEASE ALL NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR THE XMAS EDITION IS SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER- 2PM
- 118: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 04.12.2008
- The past weekend found the guys moving more furniture. A.I.M.S. kindly donated some work tables and shelving units which have been moved into the old garage in the fort.
- 119: LETTERS TO THE ISLANDER - open letter to the Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 04.12.2008
- Who is this U.K.A.I.S.A.? United Kingdom Ascension Island Support Association, obviously they haven’t kept abreast of the on-goings of Ascension Island, A.I.G. and the residents.
- 120: From the Editors - BON VOYAGE - John Howell - Ascension (Letters) - 04.12.2008
- Very many thanks, and a fond farewell to John Howell, who leaves Ascension Island this month.
- 121: Ascension Conference - Ascension (Letters) - 27.11.2008
- The First Annual Conference of The United Kingdom Ascension Island Support Association was held in Sheffield last night.
The meeting was called by Dave Croft, Acting Chair of UKAISA.
- 122: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 27.11.2008
- Dear Readers Trust that you all have a good week, and enjoy this week's edition.
- 123: Message Of Thanks - Ascension (Letters) - 27.11.2008
- Enid, Carolyn, Robbie & family would like to thank all on Ascension who called or sent cards and messages off condolences following the sad loss off Donald.
- 124: Message From Charles Elgas - Ascension (Letters) - 27.11.2008
- The cenotaph for Jack Bowen, RCA employee, has yet to be restored.
- 125: Councillors Response to Article - Ascension Island – Why should we bother? - Ascension (Letters) - 27.11.2008
- Dear Editor, We the undersigned Ascension Island Councillors wish to formally reply via this open letter to the unnamed author of the letter “Ascension Island – Why should we bother”;
- 126: Ascension Heritage Society - Ascension (Letters) - 20.11.2008
- Well, Pete and Jill have wasted no time in getting down to work. They have lots of supplies to help preserve our archival material in the proper way.
- 127: World Aids Day – 1st December 2008 - Ascension (Letters) - 20.11.2008
- Two Boats School ran a tee shirt design competition last half term and in conjunction with the Aids Awareness Group are organising the purchase of tee-shirts featuring the winning design to sell on island.
- 128: THANK YOU WILL! - Ascension (Letters) - 20.11.2008
- All the students at Two Boats School who took part in the break dancing lessons with Will from VT would like to say a huge thank you to Will Mitchell from VT Communications.
- 129: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 20.11.2008
- Hello Islander Readers, This week will see John’s last shift as Islander Editor before he heads back to the UK in December.
- 130: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 13.11.2008
- Hello Readers Hope you’ve all had a good week and enjoyed the Bonfire.
- 131: Dew Pond Entrants Says Thanks - Ascension (Letters) - 13.11.2008
- Thank you to Daniel, Abigail, Tamar, Joseph, Alex & Lauren for cheering them on
- 132: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 30.10.2008
- Hello Readers, Congratulations to the new Island Council on their swearing in Ceremony.
- 133: Thank You Message - Ascension (Letters) - 30.10.2008
- To The Grotto Thank you so much for the "Thoughts for the week". I enjoyed the result of your effort.
- 134: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 23.10.2008
- Dear Readers, Exciting times on Ascension Island.
- 135: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 23.10.2008
- Our new volunteers are certainly stepping up to the plate, and have all volunteered to help out on Saturday mornings As well, some have already volunteered their time, talents and skills to take on some of the projects that have been on the back burner for a while.
- 136: Ascension Island Council Election - 2008 - Ascension (Letters) - 23.10.2008
- Following the successful election of an Ascension Island Council on Tuesday 14th October and with me included as an elected member;
- 137: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 23.10.2008
- I would like to thank my Proposer Kitty George, Seconded by Sylvia Isaac and the voters for electing me to serve on the Island Council.
- 138: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 09.10.2008
- Another bumper issue. Congratulations to Shelly & Simon and a Happy Birthday to Lorna Close.
- 139: Genesis Thanks - Ascension (Letters) - 09.10.2008
- Dear friends,
On behalf of the Board of Management of the Genesis Trust, may I extend to you all our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation forwarded to me
- 140: DEMOCRACY – ASCENSION STYLE - Ascension (Letters) - 02.10.2008
- British democracy—Ascension style—is simply unappealing to the taxpaying residents of Ascension.
- 141: Letter From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 02.10.2008
- Hello Everyone Hope you’re having a good week.
- 142: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 25.09.2008
- We would like to say a sincere thank you to all of our friends and colleagues here on Ascension who supported and comforted us
- 143: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 18.09.2008
- Hello there readers, Hope you all enjoy this week’s issue.
- 144: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 11.09.2008
- Hi Readers Such happy faces on our front cover this issue!
- 145: Thank You From Elizabeth Hill - Ascension (Letters) - 11.09.2008
- I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Islander volunteers with whom I have had the pleasure to print and collate over the last three years.
- 146: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 28.08.2008
- Hi Readers, Congratulations to Jolene and Mark on getting married. Well done to those that won trophies for the Saints Club Rock Fishing Competition.
- 147: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 21.08.2008
- Hi Readers, Sadly, an end to the Olympic coverage this week – but a Public Holiday, sun and fun still to come.
- 148: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 14.08.2008
- Hello Readers, Quite a small edition this week, nevertheless trust that you will enjoy reading.!
- 149: Thankyou Message - Louis Thomas Bassi - Ascension (Letters) - 14.08.2008
- Louis Thomas Bassi was born at Georgetown Hospital on Monday 4th August 2008 weighing 7 pounds 13.5 ounces.
- 150: Sponsored Walk Income - Ascension (Letters) - 07.08.2008
- The Sponsored Walk that was held on 21st June brought in a total of £720.70.
- 151: ENGLISH BAY BEACH CLEAN-UP - Ascension (Letters) - 07.08.2008
- Last Friday, the 1st Ascension Girl Guides went to their adopted beach – English Bay for a clean up and to give the rocky pathway a fresh coat of paint.
- 152: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 07.08.2008
- Hello Everyone, Hope you’ve all had a good week.
- 153: ASCENSION ISLAND A BRITISH BEACON OF DEMOCRACY - Ascension (Letters) - 31.07.2008
- The 1999 White Paper directed: "The people of the Overseas Territories must exercise the greatest possible control over their own lives.
- 154: From the Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 31.07.2008
- Dear Readers, After five (mostly) sunny years on Ascension, it is now our turn to bid our island friends farewell. We figure the time will come for all of us.
- 155: Taxation On Empty Property - Ascension (Letters) - 31.07.2008
- Dear Editor, I write to object strongly against the proposed tax to be levied on empty property owned by St Helenians working overseas based on the rental value of these properties.
- 156: From The Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 17.07.2008
- Hi Readers, Yet another bumper issue. Hopefully have not missed anything out this week. Have a good week.
- 157: Fishing Competition, 5th and 6th July - Ascension (Letters) - 17.07.2008
- St Mary’s Church Council would like to thank the organisers of the Fishing Competition held on the weekend of the 5th and 6th July.
- 158: Letter From Mr Lawson Henry - Ascension (Letters) - 10.07.2008
- The long awaited report from the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on the Overseas Territories has been released.
- 159: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 10.07.2008
- Hi Readers, Another bumper edition again this week.
- 160: Goodbye From Ian Close - Ascension (Letters) - 10.07.2008
- I would just like to say “Au revoir”
- 161: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 29.05.2008
- Dear Readers, Hello – and goodbye to the RMS St Helena, wishing everyone on board a great trip.
- 162: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 22.05.2008
- Dear Readers, We would like to wish Capt Dana all the best for the future as he retires –
- 163: Sheila Hetherington (nee Wood) - Ascension (Letters) - 22.05.2008
- Hullo, I don't know why I went to the Ascension Island website after so many years, maybe I'm at that age when you look back on your life and all the places you've been to.
- 164: Ascension Day Fair 2008 - Ascension (Letters) - 08.05.2008
- The committee would like to thank everyone involved in the ADF before, during and after for making the day such a huge success.
- 165: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 08.05.2008
- Hi Readers, Hope you all had a fantastic time at the ADF. Congratulations to Ann & Miles Miller on the birth of their daughter Felicity Grace.
- 166: Message: Christine Winter - Ascension (Letters) - 08.05.2008
- Return To Ascension - I left Ascension as a 6 year old via the Pier Head terrified by being told to grab the robes and swing onto the boat. That was 1964.
- 167: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 01.05.2008
- Another bumper issue this week. Lets hope for some decent weather during this years ADF.
- 168: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 24.04.2008
- Dear Readers, What with the rain and slightly cooler weather (?) hope you are all busy working towards a hugely successful Ascension Day Fair. More information next week. Very best regards, Catherine and Sharon
- 169: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 17.04.2008
- Dear Readers Trust that you will enjoy reading this weeks edition, quite a big one!
- 170: Day of Remembrance - Ascension (Letters) - 10.04.2008
- On the 30th of March 2008, the Ascension Island Heritage Society held a Day of Remembrance to commemorate the contribution of Americans to the history of Ascension.
- 171: From The Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 10.04.2008
- Hello Readers, Lots for you to read this week.
- 172: Thank you - Ascension (Letters) - 10.04.2008
- I would like to extend my grateful thanks and appreciation to the many people who helped to make my dream of a Day of Remembrance to commemorate the contributions of Americans to the history of Ascension a wonderful reality.
- 173: All In A Days Work - By Gerald Yon - Ascension (Letters) - 03.04.2008
- An account of my encounters at work during the Falklands War, in recognition of the 26th anniversary of the Invasion on 2nd of April.
- 174: Letters/E-mails To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 03.04.2008
- Some letters/e-mails received at the Islander.
- 175: AISPCA FUND RAISER - Ascension (Letters) - 27.03.2008
- Last Wednesday some 50 people attended a special evening at Tasty Tucker to raise awareness of and funds for, the Ascension Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
- 176: PADDY - Ascension (Letters) - 27.03.2008
- “Paddy” finally left us last week at the grand old age of 106 (in dog years). He arrived on Ascension as a 14 week old puppy back in 1993 and soon became known to most Island residents as he was seen here there and everywhere.
- 177: Ascension Day Fair - Ascension (Letters) - 27.03.2008
- Five Weeks to Go! To the Ascension Day Fair
- 178: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 27.03.2008
- Hello All, Hope you’ve all had a good week.
- 179: Brownies Celebrate Chinese New Year - Ascension (Letters) - 13.03.2008
- The girls of the 1st Ascension Brownie Pack have been working on their World Culture Badge.
- 180: RMS Fares Increase - Ascension (Letters) - 13.03.2008
- Dear All, We have been advised by Andrew Weir Shipping that with effect from Monday, 10 March; the passenger fares and freight rates will be increased as follows:
- 181: ISLANDER VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATING A LATE CHRISTMAS - Ascension (Letters) - 13.03.2008
- VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME
- 182: Readers Comment - Ascension (Letters) - 06.03.2008
- I refer to the article and photo about the catching of a sixgill shark, presumably off the Island.
- 183: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 06.03.2008
- Just a few quick words to say what a great place Ascension is. I had a great time whilst I was cabin crew with Air Atlanta
- 184: A Readers Opinion - Ascension (Letters) - 06.03.2008
- Dear Editor, I was saddened by last weeks front page of the Islander. I have nothing against the catching of food from the sea.
- 185: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 06.03.2008
- Dear Readers, A fond farewell to Lisa, Gary & Josh who left the Island last week to start a new life in the U.K. Best wishes.
- 186: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 06.03.2008
- …to The Islander’s Chairperson, Jacqui Ellick, for organising our annual party last Friday.
- 187: Noise Pollution - Letter From Ian Coverdale - Ascension (Letters) - 06.03.2008
- The western, northern and north-eastern coastline of Ascension is pocketed by small sandy beaches and numerous beach huts,
- 188: Letter From Alan Baker - Ascension (Letters) - 06.03.2008
- My second trip to ASI found me sharing in the Museum's 16 February 2008 short opening time.
- 189: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 28.02.2008
- Hello Readers, Trust that you all will enjoy this weeks edition – Its good to see donations coming in towards the ADF. Have a great week, Anna & Stephen
- 190: Sixgill Shark - Ascension (Letters) - 28.02.2008
- On Thursday, 21st February, a sixgill shark (Hexanchus griseus) weighing over 500 kgs was caught by Mr Wolfram Ludovic on board the “Shannon Rae” skippered by Sam Arms.
- 191: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 21.02.2008
- read & enjoyed your article. I am an American working as aConstruction Manager and I was on Ascension during 1995-96 during the building of a Power & Desalinization Plant as a young electrical superintendent.
- 192: Thank You From Hannah - Ascension (Letters) - 21.02.2008
- To all my friends for helping me celebrate my 6th Birthday on Friday.
- 193: Messages From Our Guest Book - Ascension (Letters) - 21.02.2008
- Hi, I leave in Costa Rica, Central America and I have been always very interested in the Ascension and Santa Helena islands
- 194: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 14.02.2008
- Hello All, Hope everyone has had a good week.
- 195: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 31.01.2008
- Dear All, A bumper issue this week. Have a good week. Ian & John
- 196: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 24.01.2008
- Hello there readers, Yes, we have got to edit another paper together, so hope you all enjoy.
- 197: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 17.01.2008
- Dear readers, Welcome back to everyone returning from St Helena, we hope you had a nice Christmas.
- 198: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 10.01.2008
- Hello Everyone A bigger issue this week- lots of things been happening.
- 199: A Big Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 20.12.2007
- I write on behalf of all children and Two Boats Club Committee, who attended the annual Christmas party, which I am sure was enjoyed by all
- 200: Christmas Message - Ascension (Letters) - 20.12.2007
- Natalie, Perry, Denise, Pat and Winnie. Would like to wish all our customers A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
- 201: Christmas From Brian Joshua - Ascension (Letters) - 20.12.2007
- Brian Joshua (BJ) sends warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas
- 202: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 20.12.2007
- Dear All A Very Merry Christmas, from all The Islander team.
- 203: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 13.12.2007
- Hello readers, Yes, it’s Catherine & Sharon again .Glad to see the RMS got on her way, Merry Christmas to all onboard.
- 204: Best Wishes Cohen - Ascension (Letters) - 29.11.2007
- LISA WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED AND MADE COHEN’S CHRISTENING A DAY TO REMEMBER.
- 205: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 22.11.2007
- Hi Readers, Hope you enjoy this weeks issue of the islander
- 206: CHRISTENING THANKS - Ascension (Letters) - 15.11.2007
- Christabel & Midgie would like to send special thanks to the following people who helped to make Pyper’s christening a memorable day.
- 207: From The Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 15.11.2007
- Very best wishes to Wayne and Suelaine from all at the Islander; congratulations to you both.
- 208: CONGRATULATIONS - Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Crowie - Ascension (Letters) - 15.11.2007
- The marriage of Suelaine Green and Wayne Crowie took place at St. Mary’s Church, Georgetown, on Saturday 10th November 2007.
- 209: Band of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Visit to Ascension - Ascension (Letters) - 15.11.2007
- The Island has bid a fond farewell to its visitors from Gibraltar this week after what has for them been a voyage of discovery.
- 210: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 01.11.2007
- Hello Readers. Hope you all enjoy this edition, quite a big one this week!.
- 211: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 25.10.2007
- Dear All, Many congratulations to Catherine and Paul, hopefully some pictures next week.
- 212: St Helena Cancer Support Awareness - Ascension (Letters) - 25.10.2007
- To mark Cancer Support Month some of Interserve Staff have sold Charity Wrist Bands and gave away a free cancer support chocolate coin with each band, in aid of the St. Helena Cancer Support & Awareness Group
- 213: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 18.10.2007
- Dear All, This week’s bumper issue has kept me busy- hopefully you’ll get through reading it all by next week!
- 214: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 11.10.2007
- Dear Readers, The Runway Dash is only a few weeks away so please come along to support the Everyman Charity.
- 215: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 04.10.2007
- Dear All, A bumper issue this week,
- 216: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 04.10.2007
- Less than 2 weeks ago I posted a short message which was included in the Islander E-Newsletter. At the time Ascension Island seemed so far away.
- 217: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 27.09.2007
- Hello there again readers, It’s our turn again and yes we are both actually on Island for this edition, together.
- 218: The new British empire? UK plans to annex south Atlantic - Ascension (Letters) - 27.09.2007
- Britain is preparing territorial claims on tens of thousands of square miles of the Atlantic Ocean floor around the Falklands, Ascension Island and Rockall in the hope of annexing potentially lucrative gas, mineral and oil fields, the Guardian has learned.
- 219: Ascension Island Advisory Group News - Ascension (Letters) - 13.09.2007
- a member of the Ascension Island advisory group, I remain interested in the issues that concerned me as an elected representative:
- 220: THANK YOU - Ascension (Letters) - 13.09.2007
- On behalf of all the family here on ascension we would like to say a big thank you to the following people who helped use during the sad passing of Sara Marie Crowie.
- 221: From The Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 13.09.2007
- Be lucky! All the best, Paul & Catherine
- 222: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 06.09.2007
- Hello Readers Hope you’ve all had a good week.
- 223: SAINTS ON THE FALKLANDS HAVE NO SUPPORT FROM HOME. - Ascension (Letters) - 30.08.2007
- Dear Sir/Madam, Please would it be possible to print in this weeks edition of the Islander the following statement.
- 224: Ascension Island Past & Present - By Emma Brewin - Ascension (Letters) - 23.08.2007
- One of the few land masses situated in the vast Atlantic Ocean, Ascension Island is amongst the smallest and most remote of Britain’s last remaining overseas territories.
- 225: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 23.08.2007
- Dear Readers, Congratulations to Alberta & Martin on the birth of James Duncan.
- 226: Nostalgic Reasoning - Aleksandar (Alex) Gradinski - Ascension (Letters) - 23.08.2007
- Although this is a beautifully isolated, in its entire forms uncommon island, it can produce a heavy toll on the spirit.
- 227: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 16.08.2007
- Dear Readers, Apologies once again, as we still have a lack of working printers this weeks edition is once again rather a small one.
- 228: THANK YOU - Ascension (Letters) - 16.08.2007
- We would like to take the opportunity to express our thanks to the following people who made Jerome’s Christening day a day to remember:-
- 229: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 09.08.2007
- Hello Readers, Apologies again this week for the small edition, as we are still experiencing problems with one of the printers.
- 230: My Trip to Ascension Island Thu 26 Jul 07 – Loo Douglas - Ascension (Letters) - 09.08.2007
- It was a wet and windy day at MOD Southwick Park and I thought where can I go to see some sunshine?
- 231: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 02.08.2007
- Dear Readers, sorry due to a problem with one of our printers, we have had to reduce the size of The Islander this week.
- 232: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 26.07.2007
- Bon journo! An action packed edition this week (honestly!)
- 233: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 19.07.2007
- Hello Readers, A bumper issue this week, lot’s happening on the island.
- 234: Letter From Stefan Schlett - Ascension (Letters) - 12.07.2007
- Dear sir's, I am a athlete and Journalist from Germany. In August/September this year I visit St. Helena and Ascension with the RMS St. Helena from Capetown.
- 235: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 12.07.2007
- Hi Readers, Hope you enjoy this week’s edition.
- 236: Thank You From Reynold Benjamin - Ascension (Letters) - 12.07.2007
- Reynold Benjamin would like to thank Doctors Alex and Milenko and all the Hospital Staff for their care and attention
- 237: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 28.06.2007
- i visited tristan da cunha last november time. i am an engineer in the royal navy and really enjoyed myself and the cocktail party the locals invited me to.
- 238: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 28.06.2007
- Hello Readers Trust that you all will enjoy this weeks edition.
- 239: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 28.06.2007
- Ascension Youth Group would like to thank Delphia Leo Manageress of Two Boats Club for giving permission to collect an entrance fee at the Disco which was held on the 16th June 2007.
- 240: Article submitted by Bernard Pauncefoot - Ascension (Letters) - 21.06.2007
- May we, through the pages of your Newspaper, thank everyone on the Island for the warmth of their welcome on our return after 25 years.
- 241: The Old NASA Site - Ascension (Letters) - 21.06.2007
- The Historical Society is working on a project with regards to the Old NASA site. We are planning to expand on the information that the museum currently has about this important site in Ascension’s history.
- 242: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 21.06.2007
- Hello Everyone, I’m sure all the children were excited to meet HRH Prince Edward on his visit to the school last week- something to tell the grandchildren!
- 243: A LETTER FROM GORDON CARLE - Ascension (Letters) - 14.06.2007
- Back in 1982 I was sent out to Ascension from the UK with less than 24 hours notice. I was to join the “RAF Detachment Green Mountain” known locally as “Bowler Radar”.
- 244: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 14.06.2007
- Hi Readers, Hope you all enjoy this weeks edition.
- 245: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 07.06.2007
- Dear Readers, Another exciting bumper issue this week from Ian & the rookie. The Islander still desperately needs volunteer editors and I can definitely recommend the experience.
- 246: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 07.06.2007
- Dear Readers, Another exciting bumper issue this week from Ian & the rookie. The Islander still desperately needs volunteer editors and I can definitely recommend the experience.
- 247: Master of RMS Retires - Ascension (Letters) - 07.06.2007
- When the RMS St Helena called at Ascension last Tuesday 29th May 2007, it was the final voyage as Captain for Martin Smith, Master of the RMS St Helena.
Captain Smith, (pictured above with H E the Governor – Michael Clancy), retires
- 248: REPRESENTATION - Ascension (Letters) - 10.05.2007
- As we are taxed on “personal income”, and are therefore a major source of the Ascension Island Government’s £5,500,000 annual revenue, we must seriously reflect on the decisions taken on political issues over the last few months which have ultimately resulted in the suspension of the Island Council (Ascension) Ordinance.
- 249: Subject: PRESS RELEASE - Ascension (Letters) - 10.05.2007
- Dear Georgie, Thank you for your e-mail of 23 April and for enclosing a letter addressed to me but intended for publication in the media.
- 250: Girl Guide Reunion - Ascension (Letters) - 03.05.2007
- NEW GIRL GUIDE LEADER AND ASSISTANTS & MINI BUS - It was such a great pleasure to be able to meet with my Girl Guides on Friday 27th April, after 6½ months away from them during my medical in the UK. We had our late “Christmas Meal” at the US Base Snack Bar which was enjoyed by all.
- 251: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 03.05.2007
- Dear Readers, All The Islander Team would like to send a big thank you to Cheryl and Catherine for their great work as editors.
- 252: ST HELENA AIRPORT PROJECT – PRESS RELEASE - Ascension (Letters) - 03.05.2007
- FABER MAUNSELL’S ENVIRONMENT TEAM VISIT - Iain Bell, Andrew Pearson and Ruth Kirby, from the Faber Maunsell Airport Project Environment Team will be visiting St Helena between the 14th of May and the 1st June
- 253: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 26.04.2007
- Dear Readers, We have had an extra pair of hands this week.Fiona has been getting to grips with editing.
- 254: HYDROPONICS HISTORY and CONSERVATION - Ascension (Letters) - 26.04.2007
- In 1942, the United States Army was deployed to Ascension Island to construct an airfield to support its role during World War II as the mid-ocean way stop for refueling the warplanes flying between Brazil and Africa.
- 255: Letter - Island Council Election - Ascension (Letters) - 26.04.2007
- Dear Governor, I refer to the press release concerning the Ascension Island Election and wish to express disappointment in that the deadline date for nomination of candidates was not extended further to allow more people,
- 256: Editors and Printers Required for the Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 19.04.2007
- The Islander urgently requires volunteer editors and printers to help produce the paper. If we cannot get any more editors or printers we may have to print The Islander less often.
- 257: From The Editor - More Editors Needed - Ascension (Letters) - 12.04.2007
- Dear All, Hope everybody had a good Easter break.
- 258: Cohen Reece Roberts - Ascension (Letters) - 29.03.2007
- Born Tuesday 20 March 2007
- 259: A New Addition to God’s Family - Ascension (Letters) - 29.03.2007
- Mothering Sunday 18th March 2207, Demy Errol Benjamin-Herne was baptised at St Mary’s Church.
- 260: Letter to Mr Hugh Philpott OTD - Ascension (Letters) - 29.03.2007
- Thank you for offering councillors the opportunity to draft a paper to be conveyed to the Minister reiterating our reasons for refusing to accept one FCO adjustment to the draft housing policy.
- 261: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 29.03.2007
- Dear All, Happy reading (that’s if you are not a smoker or a drinker).
- 262: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 21.03.2007
- Hi Readers What a bumper one this is!!! Something for everyone this week, however the main talking point is the resignations of members of the Island Council.
- 263: LETTER OF APPRECIATION - Ascension (Letters) - 21.03.2007
- I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cable & Wireless South Atlantic Ltd for the service provided after the planned service interruptions during December 2006.
- 264: Letter To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 21.03.2007
- I was very fortunate in my line of work to have visited the "ROCK" in November 2006. We were made most welcome by Caz, Paul(who i will always remember for his Elvis impressions !!!) & Lucy all whom work for Arianne, I would just like to say "thank you".
- 265: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION TRAINING - Ascension (Letters) - 15.03.2007
- David Bellamy a Senior Trainer in Crime Scene Investigation from the Kent Police, left the Island last week leaving officers namely Inspector Reg Williams, Sergeant Clarence Roberts, Constables Carlyn Yon, Karen Williams, Fiyanna Maggott and Special Police Constable Edward Kerslake in high sprits after they successfully completed a one week course in CSI training.
- 266: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 15.03.2007
- Dear Readers, I hope you all have a fun week. This weekend sees Red-Nose-Day, St Patrick’s day and Mother’s day, so plenty of opportunity for a nice weekend.
- 267: Stop That Cow! - Ascension (Letters) - 15.03.2007
- Now I know it’s been said before and I know it will be said again, but my first impression of Ascension Island was one of looking out of a window of a Boeing 747 on final approach and thinking, where on earth have I come to?
- 268: Island Councillor Resigns - Ascension (Letters) - 15.03.2007
- After a lot of thought and careful consideration I have unfortunately resigned from my position as Councillor of Ascension Island.
- 269: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 08.03.2007
- Hope everybody enjoys this weeks Islander.
- 270: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 08.03.2007
- Thanks and goodbye to all the family and friends on Ascension. We're now back on dry land after having a fairly calm trip back home.
- 271: Birthday Greeting - Ascension (Letters) - 08.03.2007
- To Corey Happy 15th Birthday for 5th March
- 272: Hello and Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 08.03.2007
- I would like to say a huge Thank You to all at Girlguiding on Ascension for sending me a lovely bouquet of flowers for Thinking Day.
- 273: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 01.03.2007
- Hello Readers, Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.
- 274: PLEASE HELP - Ladybirds Nursery - Ascension (Letters) - 01.03.2007
- Would the Parents / Guardians of children that have attended Ladybirds – past and present please check whether they have any books belonging to Ladybirds Nursery.
- 275: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 22.02.2007
- Hello Everyone Hope you are all well. Congratulations to Jolene & Mark on their new arrival…. More next week.
- 276: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 15.02.2007
- Dear Readers, Where has all the love gone from this Island. We received no 'Love Messages' for our Valentine's Day page, So the Islander Team!! are sending all of you some instead. Have a good week, Catherine and Cheryl
- 277: Birthday Wishes - Ascension (Letters) - 08.02.2007
- Birthday wishes to a few people residing on Ascension Island
- 278: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 08.02.2007
- My father, Raymond Hatley, was on Ascension Island during WWII as an enginer to help build the airfield.
- 279: CULL UPSETS ISLAND'S ECOLOGICAL BALANCE - Ascension (Letters) - 01.02.2007
- A plan to clear a remote Australian island of feral cats to save the millions of rare seabirds on which they were preying has created an alarming ecological domino effect.
- 280: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 01.02.2007
- Hello Everyone, Not much news sent to us this week ! Hope everyone has a good week.
- 281: Letter - Ascension (Letters) - 01.02.2007
- Solomons were obviously stung by a counsillor’s reference to the company having “no will” to import fresh fruit and vegetbles and wrote a letter to the Islander.
- 282: Thank You From Emily Gillies - Ascension (Letters) - 25.01.2007
- I just want to say a big Thank you to my dad pete and Bill and everyone who has made my stay.
- 283: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 25.01.2007
- Hi readers, Hope you all Enjoy this weeks issue.
- 284: A Great Big Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 25.01.2007
- Valenta and Alisha Smith would like to thank all of their family and friends, for their kindness and hospitality
- 285: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 18.01.2007
- Dear All, A bumper issue as always! I’m sure everyone wishes Dr Shub and Raxa the very best for their future lives back in England. Enjoy the gardening!
- 286: Letter To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 11.01.2007
- Just browsing the recent Hash Trash as I'm currently on nights away from home.
- 287: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 11.01.2007
- We have a new stand in editor this week as Catherine is off skiing, so my beloved husband has offered to interfere.
- 288: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 04.01.2007
- Happy New Year from all at The Islander
- 289: TURTLE’S NEST - Ascension (Letters) - 04.01.2007
- Hi, Recently I worked on Ascension and found myself writing poetry on situations I found myself in. Here’s one: see what you think!
- 290: Letter's To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 21.12.2006
- I have been commissioned to update the Bradt Guide to St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha which is currently out of print.
- 291: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 21.12.2006
- Hello Everyone Hope you are all well and ready for Christmas.
- 292: ENGLISH BAY BEACH BARBEQUE - Ascension (Letters) - 21.12.2006
- People who have recently been down to English Bay beach may have noticed that a new barbeque has appeared.
- 293: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 14.12.2006
- Hello Everyone Another bumper issue this week.
- 294: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 30.11.2006
- Dear Readers, Well here we are again, about to enter the festive season.
- 295: STUDENT FEES FOR OVERSEAS TERRITORIES - Ascension (Letters) - 30.11.2006
- Higher Education Minister, Bill Rammell was today delighted to announce proposals to enable students from the British Overseas Territories to be treated as home students for fee purposes at institutions in England.
- 296: World AIDS Day- 1st December - Ascension (Letters) - 30.11.2006
- HIV is one of the biggest social, economic and health challenges in the world. It is a global emergency claiming over 8,000 lives every day. In fact 5 people die of AIDS every minute.
- 297: FROM THE CONSTABLES DESK - Ascension (Letters) - 30.11.2006
- In the absence of appropriate legislation on the use of the Radar Speed gun, the detachment has introduced the Speed Monitor 111 Advisory Sign as an alternative speed- claming measure.
- 298: Letter To The Islander From Margot Hutchinson - Ascension (Letters) - 16.11.2006
- With reference to the article by Pete Ellis - Ascension: Dampier's Drip Restoration. May I comment on the following extract "...
- 299: Letter To The Islander From Andrew Weir Shipping Capetown - Ascension (Letters) - 16.11.2006
- A meeting was held with Port Security whilst the RMS was last in Cape Town port.
Due to stricter security regulations, all hold baggage for passengers travelling on day of sailing can only be delivered to the RMS hold container on the morning of embarkation (9am to 1pm).
- 300: Thank You From Keri & Shona - Ascension (Letters) - 16.11.2006
- We would like to say a big thank-you to all those who helped to make our party such an enjoyable one.
- 301: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 16.11.2006
- Hope you’re all well. I understand that “Elvis” is now on the Island??
- 302: Green Mountain National Park Path Opening - Ascension (Letters) - 09.11.2006
- Overseas Territories Environment Programme (OTEP) is currently funding a project to improve access to Green Mountain.
- 303: Conservation - Feedback on International Conference Participation - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006
- I have recently attended 3 international Conferences and gave feedback to the Conservation Department Staff and the Island Council last week.
- 304: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006
- This week we have a message form two students from the UK and France who are volunteering with us for 2 Months
- 305: Air Movements Flight Heritage Project - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006
- On 25 Oct 06, 5 members of the Air Movements Det, ably assisted by Cpl Jenny “Green Fingers” Rose from the Commcen attacked a heritage project on Ascension Island head on, under the guidance of Super Security Serco Steve Roulston (AKA Captain Cactus).
- 306: Dampier’s Drip Restoration - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006
- Anyone visiting Dampier’s Drip recently will have noticed the changes that are taking place.
- 307: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006
- Blimey oh Riley! What a busy one it is this week!
- 308: MEETING OF THE ASCENSION ISLAND COUNCIL HELD ON 26 October 2006 - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006
- The meeting was opened by Governor Clancy accompanied by the Attorney General via teleconference link.
- 309: Happy Halloween - Ascension (Letters) - 26.10.2006
- Sorry I can not be there to celebrate it this year with you.
- 310: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 26.10.2006
- Brema, Darrel and Shane together with their families would like to say a huge ‘THANK YOU’ to Dr Shub and Dr Gane and their nursing staff at Georgetown Hospital
- 311: Farewell to Ray C and Janet - Ascension (Letters) - 19.10.2006
- This weekend we say Farewell to Ray and Janet who will be leaving the Island on the RMS St Helena.
- 312: Land Crab Monitoring Scheme - Ascension (Letters) - 19.10.2006
- Considered a pest by some, notably gardeners and a delicacy by others the Ascension Island Land Crab (Gecarcinus lagostroma) or to give its correct title (Johngarthia lagostroma) is a fascinating creature.
- 313: SCOUTS - JOB WEEK - Ascension (Letters) - 19.10.2006
- The Scouts will be taking part in their Annual Job Week during half term next week.
- 314: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 19.10.2006
- Hi everyone, It’s another bumper one this week!
- 315: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 12.10.2006
- Plenty for you in this issue.
- 316: Familiarization visit to Ascension of Mr Leigh Turner - Ascension (Letters) - 12.10.2006
- Head of Overseas Territories Department, FCO. Informal meeting with Elected Members – Monday, 2 October 06.
- 317: UK CHAGOS SUPPORT ASSOCIATION - Ascension (Letters) - 12.10.2006
- Olivier Bancoult (leader of Chagos refugee group) came to London for the Barbican screening of John Pilger’s award-winning film “Stealing A Nation” last month.
- 318: Cat Trapping - Ascension (Letters) - 12.10.2006
- Cat trapping will take place in the Dampier’s drip area starting Monday 16th October to the 27th November.
- 319: ST HELENA AIRPORT PROJECT - Ascension (Letters) - 12.10.2006
- PROGRESS UPDATE FOR SAINTS AND OTHERS BASED ON THE FALKLANDS AND ASCENSION ISLAND.
- 320: Letter From Phil Welsh - Ascension (Letters) - 05.10.2006
- A good friend of mine, Mr Dave Strachan is due to arrive there on Monday morning for a six month secondment from the UK.
- 321: GRAHAM & MARGARET CRIPPS - Ascension (Letters) - 21.09.2006
- Thank You Message
- 322: From the Constables Desk - Ascension (Letters) - 21.09.2006
- Just to give a brief outline of the duties of the School Liaison Officer.
- 323: A lack of news is big news apparently. - Ascension (Letters) - 21.09.2006
- It seems that the lack of news in The Islander issue 1806, Thursday 24th August 2006,
- 324: Yuk – What’s that Muck? - Ascension (Letters) - 21.09.2006
- A growing number of people in Two Boats, particularly the children,
- 325: Letter To The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 14.09.2006
- You won’t know us, but we know Ascension, albeit from a long time ago. Not a lot of people will know this, but this month (September 2006) the Ascension Island Hash House Harriers marks the 25th anniversary of its first run.
- 326: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 14.09.2006
- Hi everyone,
A time to reflect this week, with the service of the Battle of Britain and the 5th Anniversary of the terrible 9/11 disaster.
- 327: Letter From Georgie Benjamin - Ascension (Letters) - 20.07.2006
- Out of consideration for others and as a matter of course most people will clear up their rubbish when picnicking or having a BBQ in a public place.
- 328: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 06.07.2006
- Hello Avid Readers, We hope you all had a good weekend,
- 329: Thank You From Lyn & Eileen - Ascension (Letters) - 06.07.2006
- We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our family and friends for attending and helping us celebrate our 30th,Wedding Anniversary
- 330: THANK-YOU - Ascension (Letters) - 29.06.2006
- We would like to take this opportunity to THANK Midwife Helen and Nurses June and Eileen for their kindness throughout the birth of our Little Miracle – our son.
- 331: Queen’s Birthday Celebrations - Ascension (Letters) - 29.06.2006
- On Saturday 17 June the Administrator HH Mr Michael Hill and his wife Elizabeth hosted a reception at The Residency to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 80th Birthday.
- 332: APOLOGIES - Ascension (Letters) - 15.06.2006
- I did say the brain could not install everything but absentmindedly I sent the wrong THANK-YOU to last weeks edition which had the piece about the opening of the Fair and it went as follows:-
- 333: Goodbye Rachel Rob and Jasmine, - Ascension (Letters) - 15.06.2006
- Dear Rachel Rob and Jasmine, What a shame you have to leave – MY tour would not have been the same without you.
- 334: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 15.06.2006
- Editors, Printers and Collators required !
- 335: Out of Eden - Diego Garcia - Ascension (Letters) - 01.06.2006
- The following is an extract from an article regarding Diego Garcia, published in Freedom Next Time, by John Pilger, by Bantam Press on June 5. © John Pilger 2006. To order a copy for £16.99 (rrp £17.99) with free UK p&p
Go to guardian.co.uk/bookshop or call 0870 836 0875.
- 336: From The Editors - Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 01.06.2006
- Hi all!
- 337: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 26.05.2006
- We have been thrown in to editing at the deep end!!! Lots of info about the ADF this week.
- 338: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 18.05.2006
- Wot no babies this week
- 339: Were you married after 1st January 1987? - Ascension (Letters) - 18.05.2006
- Do you have children born outside of St Helena after 18th October 1999? Please read on:
- 340: Tales from Green Mountain - Ascension (Letters) - 18.05.2006
- Morris the Mynah Bird (Part One) - Morris the Mynah Bird lived at Two Boats Village. He was four weeks old and lived with his parents in their garden.
- 341: Bank of St. Helena Community Projects Fund - Ascension (Letters) - 18.05.2006
- Bank of St. Helena has set up a fund to provide donations to community projects within St. Helena and Ascension Island.
- 342: Email Messages - Ascension (Letters) - 04.05.2006
- I spent a total of 18 months on ascension 12 months in 1993 and 6 months in 1995. I have very fond memories of my time there and would like to mention some people
- 343: BUSINESS NEWS FROM ST. HELENA - Ascension (Letters) - 04.05.2006
- The Medical Laboratory at the Hospital has become more high-tech with staff members using a computerised biochemistry analyser to conduct medical tests.
- 344: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 04.05.2006
- Donald, Fredrica and Scott Gavin, Patty and Jamie would like to thank family and friends here and overseas for their cards,
- 345: THANK YOU - ADF - Ascension (Letters) - 04.05.2006
- On behalf of the ADF Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to THANK Delphia for the use of Two Boats Club on 22nd April when we had the ADF Dance.
- 346: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 27.04.2006
- Congratulations to Tina and Jason on the birth of their beautiful baby daughter Rhiann Paige.
- 347: Name: Susan Lawrence nee Elkerton - Ascension (Letters) - 20.04.2006
- I was born on Ascension in 1957 to Mr and Mrs E.G. Elkerton and lived in George town
- 348: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 20.04.2006
- Hope you all had a good Easter weekend and managed to relax a little.
- 349: To Tina & Jason - Ascension (Letters) - 20.04.2006
- Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby girl
- 350: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 13.04.2006
- Congratulations and well done to Errol Duncan for representing his home country, St Helena, at the Commonwealth Games 2006, Melbourne, Australia.
- 351: SOME REFLECTIONS ON THE CURRENT DEBATE OVER THE FUTURE OF ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Letters) - 13.04.2006
- Like many other, I have followed with growing concern the correspondence in he Islander regarding the future developments between the Island Council and the FCO/UK Government.
- 352: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 06.04.2006
- Congratulations to Christine and Errol on the birth of their son Demy. :o)
- 353: WORLD CONVENTION ON ISLAND BIO DIVERSITY - Ascension (Letters) - 06.04.2006
- Each year the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) invites representatives from the UK Overseas Territories to attend either the subsidiary body on scientific,
- 354: CABLE & WIRELESS PLC - Ascension (Letters) - 06.04.2006
- On 31st January 2006 Cable and Wireless plc (Cable & Wireless) announced a number of changes to its structure and management, including the creation of two self-contained operational units – International and UK
- 355: Letter To The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 30.03.2006
- Keith and Anne would like to thank our daughter Cheryl and son-in-law Mike and our grandchildren for a wonderful holiday spent on the Ascension Island.
- 356: ASCENSION ISLAND GREEN TURTLES…...UPDATE - Ascension (Letters) - 23.03.2006
- Well, another year goes by and we are lucky enough to return to Ascension for the 8th year to study the world famous Ascension Island green turtles.
- 357: Ascension Island Council - Ascension (Letters) - 23.03.2006
- The Elected Members of the Island Council read with interest and disappointment the letter from an anonymous sender last week.
- 358: Cable & Wireless Press Release - Ascension (Letters) - 23.03.2006
- 150 Cable & Wireless leaders discuss Teamwork, Customer Experience and Innovation at Global Summit in Barbados
- 359: Public Letter - Ascension (Letters) - 23.03.2006
- With reference to the letter in last week’s Islander (Issue 1783) from the anonymous observer,
- 360: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 16.03.2006
- Well it’s not a lot to say about this week’s edition of the Islander.
The Runway Dash is scheduled to take place on Sunday 19th March so that looks to be fun, lets hope nobody doesn’t get hurt.
- 361: Extract From Letter Received From Mr Roger Huxley - Ascension (Letters) - 16.03.2006
- “I have been following the saga whereby the British Government is reneging on its recent policies of democratising the island; allowing people to own properties; and to operate businesses.
- 362: RIGHT TO ABODE – AN OBSERVERS PERSPECTIVE - Ascension (Letters) - 16.03.2006
- I have observed with great interest the right to abode debate, the election of a new council and have followed the writings in the Islander lately.
- 363: Island Council Response to Russell Yon's Letter Published Last Week - Ascension (Letters) - 09.03.2006
- In response to a letter from Russell Yon, US Base published in last week’s Islander, the elected members of the Ascension Island Council wish to take the opportunity to rectify some of the misinterpretations and misunderstanding surrounding recent events.
- 364: Public Letter From Councillor Cyril Leo - Ascension (Letters) - 09.03.2006
- I have no personal desire to gain right of abode on Ascension. Yet, as a Councillor I have a responsibility to represent the interests of the residents that have informed me that they, given the opportunity, would appreciate the offer of right of abode and right to purchase property.
- 365: Letter From Russell Yon - Ascension (Letters) - 02.03.2006
- The Islander dated 9th February 2006 carried a letter from the second Island Council on how they have had more consultation and dialogue with the public and addressed issues that arose from the UK Government’s decisions on the right of abode and the tenure of property.
- 366: Letter from SGT. Paul Davey - Ascension (Letters) - 23.02.2006
- Having just spent 3 glorious weeks in your wonderfull, peacefull and
extremely friendly Island with 73 Royal Engineers (V).
- 367: More Support for Ascension’s Residents - Ascension (Letters) - 23.02.2006
- I don't normally get angry after reading about debates in the House of Commons, or most other things for that matter, but I was this morning after finishing reading the transcript of Vince Cable's debate about Ascension in Westminster Hall
- 368: Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 23.02.2006
- What a scorcher! Well, it’s hot, that’s for sure,
- 369: Letters/Messages To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 16.02.2006
- Hello to all Sorry I have not been in contact Danny but will when I get back
home.
- 370: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 02.02.2006
- The Conservation Centre was very grateful to receive a donation of £26 raised from the quiz night held at the Ascension Island Base Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess on Wednesday 18th January.
- 371: Letter From Russell Yon - Ascension (Letters) - 02.02.2006
- Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of debate on a very sensitive subject that will affect people living here on the Island.
- 372: Letter From Sally Black - Ascension (Letters) - 02.02.2006
- The FCO has decided not proceed with right of abode/property ownership on Ascension.
- 373: A PATH TO ASCENSION’S HISTORY - Ascension (Letters) - 02.02.2006
- Following reports from the Heritage Society, I was taken to the path that leads to the Comfortless Cove Cemetery to see the problem.
- 374: Copy of letter to David Triesman, FCO, from Ascension Island Council - Ascension (Letters) - 26.01.2006
- Sir, We, the Elected Members of the Ascension Island Council, are writing to you collectively as a consequence of the “summit” held at Ascension Island on 30th November
- 375: Copy of Letter from Lord David Triesman to Island Councillors - Ascension (Letters) - 26.01.2006
- Dear Councillors, Thank you for your letter of 7 December about some key issues affecting the future of Ascension Island.
- 376: LETTER TO ISLANDER - Ascension (Letters) - 26.01.2006
- Through your publication I would like to advise that a generous donation was paid to me as Chairman of the Saints Members Club for the children of Ascension Island
- 377: Letters of support - FCO U Turn - Ascension (Letters) - 26.01.2006
- The Island Council has been heartened by messages of support sent to various publications, and MPs expressing dismay at the FCO U Turn and the lack of consultation leading up to it. We wished to share some of them with you.............
- 378: Comment on Lord Triesman’s Reply - Ascension (Letters) - 26.01.2006
- We specifically asked that the Islander publish our letter to Lord Triesman and his reply side by side so that it can be easily seen that either a) he didn’t actually read our letter or b) he read it and then chose to disregard it in its entirety
- 379: Letter - Clive and Karen Brooke - Ascension (Letters) - 26.01.2006
- Hi All, Just received the Islander through e-mail. You made me really jealous sat here in cold, wet Lincolnshire, UK, reading and seeing all the brave souls jumping into the sea on News Years Day
- 380: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 19.01.2006
- Welcome to another addition of everyone’s favourite island paper (yes we know it’s because it’s the only one!)
- 381: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 19.01.2006
- I just wanted to say hey to everybody. It has been a while since I left Ascension and I have missed everything about the island so much.
- 382: FAREWELL FROM JEFF AND SHIRLEY BEARD - Ascension (Letters) - 19.01.2006
- Jeff and Shirley Beard would like to wish all work mates, family and friends a fond farewell.
- 383: Letter From Sue & Neil McFall - Ascension (Letters) - 19.01.2006
- We were horrified to read Caz's letter in the Guardian about the FCO's position on residency rights (or should I say lack of them).
- 384: Letter To The Islander From Clive & Karen Brooke - Ascension (Letters) - 19.01.2006
- Just received the Islander through e-mail. You made me really jealous sat here in cold, wet Lincolnshire, UK, reading and seeing all the brave souls jumping into the sea on News Years Day.
- 385: RNIB Postage Stamp Appeal - Ascension (Letters) - 12.01.2006
- I am writing to you on behalf of the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) in hope that you can help us raise funds for blind and partially sighted people throughout the UK,
- 386: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 12.01.2006
- As you can see, it’s quite a slim edition this week. There was certainly no problem in trying to accommodate all front-page requests for a change!
- 387: Greetings - Ascension (Letters) - 05.01.2006
- Some greetings from overseas
- 388: Letter Of Thanks From Saints Club Committee - Ascension (Letters) - 05.01.2006
- On behalf of the Committee and Members of the Saints Members Club I wish to publicly thank the management and staff, Mr Norman Thomas and his wife Cilla for organising the Christmas and New Year events at the Club.
- 389: Public Letter From Councillor Cyril Leo - Ascension (Letters) - 15.12.2005
- I hope by now all of you who have an interest are aware of the parameters that have been set by the UK Government and recently delivered, in person, to the Ascension Island Council by officials of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
- 390: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 01.12.2005
- We would like to congratulate Christabelle and Richard (Crocky) on the birth of their son Stefan Thomas. Another young DBR.
- 391: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 17.11.2005
- Yet another bumper edition for you to sink your teeth into. If you are a sport fan then this weeks newspaper will suit you to a tee!
- 392: Letter To The Editor - WHAT IS ASCENSION TURNING INTO? - Ascension (Letters) - 17.11.2005
- Wednesday of last week, Mr. Higgins kindly agreed for our “ROTOT” band to just have a “one-off” practice in the school hall to test our new equipment before the Charity Dance, that we are performing on 19th Nov to raise money for the Girl Guides and St. Mary’s Church.
- 393: Thank You Letter From Jimmy, Joyce, Helena and Penelope Bennett - Ascension (Letters) - 17.11.2005
- We would like to take this opportunity to say a very big thank you to everyone who helped in making the 'Flipper Football Competition' a success again this year.
- 394: JACQUI ELLICK - Ascension (Letters) - 10.11.2005
- ISLAND COUNCIL CAMPAIGN MESSAGE
- 395: MESSAGE FROM LAWSON HENRY - Ascension (Letters) - 10.11.2005
- TO THE ELECTORATE OF ASCENSION ISLAND
- 396: PLANNING NOTICE - Ascension (Letters) - 10.11.2005
- Erection of a Temporary Wind Survey Mast / Construction of an additional window.
- 397: Election Manifestos, Geoff Jones - Ascension (Letters) - 10.11.2005
- While I’m not particularly keen on standing upon a pedestal and shouting vote for me, if I want to get elected to the new council, and I do, I had better give you some reasons for putting a tick (or is it a cross?) against my name on election day.
- 398: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 10.11.2005
- To EVERYONE who gave their time, efforts and donations and helped in anyway to make this years Bonfire Night go with a bang!
- 399: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 03.11.2005
- Another bumper issue this week!
- 400: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 20.10.2005
- I would like to thank everyone who sent the many cards, messages of sympathy and support received following the sad loss of my partner Ruben Grant.
- 401: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 22.09.2005
- Well it’s nice to return after my long break for the summer holiday.
- 402: Thank You From The Ladybirds - Ascension (Letters) - 15.09.2005
- 'Ladybirds would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone at Serco
- 403: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 15.09.2005
- Sorry, there are no TV listings this week as BFBS haven’t published them;
- 404: Incoming E-mail - From Joe Jones - Ascension (Letters) - 28.07.2005
- Well when I first came to the island I wrote a little letter in this paper saying how much I was looking forward to being there.
- 405: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 28.07.2005
- Whilst London is valiantly surviving the terrible tragedies of the past few weeks, our small island community has also been shocked by two events.
- 406: Thank You From The Ladybirds Nursery Group - Ascension (Letters) - 28.07.2005
- Thank you to all those who helped to organise the Ladybirds afternoon teas and for those who gave their time or their skills in the baking department,
- 407: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 21.07.2005
- Hope everyone is having a good week.
- 408: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 21.07.2005
- Thank You letters to the Islander
- 409: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 14.07.2005
- A bumper edition with lots of pictures this week
- 410: Letter To The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 07.07.2005
- I feel that I must write to thank those thoughtful “Trash Troglodytes” who have been so busy re-decorating the seating area at the Guns.
- 411: Letter To The Editor From Mrs Betty Haley - Ascension (Letters) - 30.06.2005
- I would just like to congratulate Tara and Stedson and all the team, including all of the volunteers who participated in making the opening of Green Mountain National Park an excellent and enjoyable weekend.
- 412: Letter To The Islander - From Mr Chris Cochran - Ascension (Letters) - 16.06.2005
- I would like to put pen to paper to thank the young lady who very kindly threw a half empty coke can out of the car window
- 413: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 26.05.2005
- The Ascension Day Fair seemed to have been a great success and further details will follow in next week’s Islander.
- 414: Thank You - From The Organiser's Of The Baby & Toddler Show 2005 - Ascension (Letters) - 26.05.2005
- We wish to say a special thank you to all who helped in any way with the smooth running of the Baby & Toddler Show 2005.
- 415: FUNDS FOR ST. MARY’S CHURCH - Ascension (Letters) - 26.05.2005
- I would like to thank the following people who took part in helping with our walk/run on Saturday, 7th May 2005.
- 416: DFID Letter To St. Helena - Ascension (Letters) - 26.05.2005
- The entire DFID team, which visited St Helena at the end of last month, was deeply grateful to all the many people who so generously gave their time and advice in the numerous discussions that were held both on the island and aboard the RMS.
- 417: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 26.05.2005
- This has certainly been a new experience for us and we hope that this edition meets to your approval – even if it is only for the TV pages!
- 418: Reponse To Lost Property Letter - Ascension (Letters) - 26.05.2005
- You have invited me to respond to questions which you have received relating to Found Property
- 419: From The Editor - Ed Jones - Ascension (Letters) - 12.05.2005
- Seems like ages since I last was in the editors’ chair………hopefully I haven’t forgotten anything in this edition.
- 420: Is honesty really the best policy? - Ascension (Letters) - 12.05.2005
- Shortly after arriving on the island my daughter retrieved a £10 note from a bush at Two Boats with the aid of a friend.
- 421: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 14.04.2005
- Another marvellous edition thanks to your star editors ! Luckily for us Lorna helped whilst we were down the pub.
- 422: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 07.04.2005
- Hope there weren’t too many of you that were injured last Friday when the planetary alignment decreased gravity!
- 423: An open letter to the parishioners and people of Ascension Island - Ascension (Letters) - 07.04.2005
- What is St Mary’s Church Council? The Council members are individuals who volunteered to serve the church and parishioners of St Mary’s.
- 424: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 10.03.2005
- Firstly, congratulations to Melanie and David on the Christening of their daughter Kelis
- 425: Thanks - Ascension (Letters) - 10.03.2005
- I would like to say a very big thank you to Gary and Lisa for organizing a surprise party for her 15th birthday.
- 426: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 03.03.2005
- Publishing the debate on Dumping of Food in the Islander can only benefit the island community, as both parties,
- 427: Injured Donkey - Ascension (Letters) - 03.03.2005
- I have attached a photograph taken of a stallion, a frequent visitor to the Interserve fenceline at Travellers Hill.
- 428: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 03.03.2005
- Just me this week so I hope there aren’t too many errors!
- 429: From the Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 17.02.2005
- A French romantic by default, I thoroughly enjoyed this week’s Valentine edition.
- 430: Goodbye Ascension - Ascension (Letters) - 17.02.2005
- We have been here 5 weeks and now its time to return to the UK.
- 431: Bon Voyage - Shirley and Tony - Ascension (Letters) - 17.02.2005
- It was nice to have met you.
We are glad that you have had the opportunity to discover the island and get to know and understand the reasons why so many people enjoy it here.
- 432: Letter To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 03.02.2005
- I would like to say well done to those at Solomon’s Shop Georgetown who were responsible for ordering the fruit, and to those responsible for the storage of the fruit on the last visit of the RMS St Helena.
- 433: Letter From Dr Reed - Ascension (Letters) - 20.01.2005
- I have been meaning to submit this farewell message to the Islander since the week before we left Ascension, so it is a good two and a half months overdue.
- 434: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 06.01.2005
- We hope you have all enjoyed your Christmas and New Year break.
- 435: Thank You For The Boxing Day Bash - Ascension (Letters) - 06.01.2005
- Gill & John Wright, Sue & Brendan Carson, Kate & Ian Proctor and Al Thomson would like to thank:
- 436: Letters of Thanks - Ascension (Letters) - 11.11.2004
- Letters of thanks from Gary Preston and the Tasker Family
- 437: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 17.06.2004
- There’s a lot to read this week. Thank you to the Coverdale family for allowing us to have a picture of baby Jonathon.
- 438: Letter From Darrin Henry - Ascension (Letters) - 03.06.2004
- I have just read online the letter from Mr AJ Stroud of Cambridgeshire, UK, regarding litter on Ascension.
- 439: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 03.06.2004
- Joe, Daisy and Chloe Terry. Would like to express sincere thanks and appreciationto everyone on Ascension
- 440: THANK YOU - Ascension (Letters) - 20.05.2004
- We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the Two Boats show on the eve of 8 May.
- 441: Top 25 Country Hits - Ascension (Letters) - 20.05.2004
- Having lived on Ascension Island for 18 Months and subjected to a fair share of Country Music I feel that I can now list, with some authority, what I feel are the Top 25 Country Songs of Ascension Island.
- 442: Letter From Mr Stroud - Ascension (Letters) - 20.05.2004
- I first visited Ascension Island in 1996, and immediately fell in love with the place. I have subsequently revisited on 3 occasions, the latest being April of this year.
- 443: From the Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 13.05.2004
- There are a lot of things happening over the next couple of weeks for Ascension Day and the Ascension Day Fair.
- 444: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 01.11.2003
- Hello again
- 445: From the Editors:- Marie & Sherilyn Anthony - Ascension (Letters) - 25.09.2003
- Hello again,
Time has flown by and we're here again with another edition to do.
- 446: THANK YOU - Ascension (Letters) - 25.09.2003
- A Special Thank You to Midwife Shirley and Nurse Patsy Bennett for the safe delivery of our baby son Kozell Cliff.
- 447: ASCENSION REBEL & OTHER MEMORIES 1961 - 1963 - Ascension (Letters) - 25.09.2003
- I was a research engineer with AVCO Everett Research Labs. based on Ascension in the early 60s. I was a crew member on a JC121K Superconstellation that gathered re-entry data on missiles launched out of Cape Canaveral (now Kennedy).
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