Articles published in March 2005
  72 articles published

1: SV Concordia - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.03.2005

The SV Concordia, Class Afloat ship, dropped her anchor in James Bay on St. Helena around 12:15 on Monday 7th March, after travelling from Walvis Bay.

2: Hash No: 1048 - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.03.2005

A rather large crowd gathered at the Blue Oyster, formerly known as the Turner’s beach hut for this week’s hash.

3: First Hydrothermal Vents in the South Atlantic Ocean - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.03.2005

UK and US Scientists Visit Ascension as Part of Their Search for the First Hydrothermal Vents in the South Atlantic Ocean

4: Church Page - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 31.03.2005

Thursday of this week the Church Council will be meeting for the last time before the Easter Vestry Meeting.

5: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 31.03.2005

I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter. I hope that the weekend was a pleasant and joyful one for all.

6: Letter from Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 31.03.2005

We hope you all had a nice time over Easter (and didn’t eat too many chocolate eggs).

7: BROWNIES “LEND A HAND” - Ascension (Letters) - 31.03.2005

Once again, the 1st Ascension Brownie Guides were out picking up litter.

8: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 31.03.2005

Statistics for the week ending Monday 28 March 2005

9: Two Boats School Swimming Gala - Ascension (Education) - 31.03.2005

Last Thursday Two Boats School took over Travellers Hill pool for the 2005 swimming gala.

10: Creature Feature - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 31.03.2005

This Week – Rabbits (Or Bunnieus Easterus)

11: 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.

12: 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.

13: News From St. Mary's - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.03.2005

On that first Palm Sunday a procession made a slow entry into Jerusalem.

14: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.03.2005

This week during Lent, the readings are all about resurrection.

15: News From St. Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.03.2005

What the disciple and Mary witnessed at the tomb that first Easter morning they were able to go and tell others the wonderful news "He is Risen".

16: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 23.03.2005

Pleased to read of the path clearance and Rupert’s Missing Link.

17: Creature Feature - Ascension (People) - 23.03.2005

This Week – Yellow Canary

18: Ladybirds are go!!! - Ascension (People) - 23.03.2005

Water play – on a big big scale. Forget the bath toys, the paddling pool, even the garden hose.

19: The Christening of WHITNEY JEAN ARMS- LAWRENCE - Ascension (People) - 23.03.2005

We would like to express our thanks to everyone who made the Christening of our baby girl Whitney Jean a special & memorable day.

20: Book Review - Ascension (People) - 23.03.2005

Coming down to Ascension every year is bliss for me as it gives me an opportunity to catch up on some reading.

21: Jenny’s Challenge - Ascension (People) - 23.03.2005

For those of you that missed my first week I will just refresh. My challenge is to do something different on the island every fortnight to demonstrate how much is available here to do.

22: RUPERT’S MISSING LINK - Ascension (People) - 23.03.2005

No I am sorry, this is not a mystery story from the tales of Rupert Bear!

23: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 23.03.2005

Statistics for the week ending Monday 21 March 2005

24: Hash Trash - Hash No:1046 - Ascension (Sport) - 23.03.2005

Another difficult hash was promised, but there was still a good crowd of hardy hashers ready to tackle whatever the hares could throw at them.

25: Hash Trash - Hash 1047 - Ascension (Sport) - 23.03.2005

A determined group of hashers collected at the NASA site, ready for whatever the hares were going to throw at them this week. The usual Ascension hazard warnings, guava, loose rocks, drop-offs, you know the sort of thing. Soon it was on-on, with the FRBs immediately sent on a runners loop.

26: Vacancy: Head Teacher, (re-advertised) Ascension Island Government - Ascension (Government) - 23.03.2005

With the present Head Teacher of Two Boats School due to retire in August 2005,

27: Island Council Update - Ascension (Government) - 23.03.2005

The following decisions were taken at the Island Council meeting held on 10 March 2005:

28: LINKS WEST HOUSING ESTATE - Ascension (Government) - 23.03.2005

Everyone on the Island will now be aware that the erection process of the Links West Housing Estate how been suspended,

29: VACANCY – SPANISH TEACHER, TWO BOATS SCHOOL. - Ascension (Government) - 23.03.2005

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Spanish Teacher at the Two Boats School.

30: VACANCY - TEACHER OF ENGLISH AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS - Ascension (Government) - 23.03.2005

Applications are invited from suitably qualified secondary teachers to fill the post of teacher of English and Special Educational Needs at the Two Boats School.

31: Falklands Runners Score Big in Stanley Marathon - Falklands (Children's Corner) - 21.03.2005

The first annual Stanley Marathon has ended at 1600 on Sunday, 20 March 2005 with many of the winners having Falklands connections. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN) - H. E. the Governor Mr. Pearce Handing out the prizes to the Stanley Football Club.

32: Rockhopper Copper set to Hit Bookshelves - Tristan (Children's Corner) - 14.03.2005

In 2006 it will be 500 years since the Portuguese explorer Tristao da Cunha discovered what is now the most remote inhabited island on Earth -- the mountainous volcano summit towering out of the South Atlantic, 1,500 miles from Cape Town, 1,300 miles from St Helena, home now to just 300 people: Photo(c) Beau Rowlands - Conrad at a recent Tristan da Cunha Association meeting.

33: 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.

34: 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.

35: TSUNAMI DISASTER FUND - ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.03.2005

The Tsunami Disaster Fund Collection by the People of Ascension Island has raised a final total of £11,186.84.

36: Radio Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.03.2005

“This is Radio Ascension Island; you are listening to the latest on what is happening on the island.”

37: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.03.2005

It was wonderful to have a full Church for a Thanks Giving Service for Mothering Sunday.

38: News from The Grotto – Thought for the Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.03.2005

This past Sunday was Mothering Sunday, the day to remember our mothers and all mothers around the world.

39: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 10.03.2005

Firstly, congratulations to Melanie and David on the Christening of their daughter Kelis

40: 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.

41: CHRISTENING OF KELIS SHAY LOUISE BEARD - Ascension (People) - 10.03.2005

We would like to thank all those who made the christening of our daughter Kelis Shay Louise a special day.

42: Jenny’s Challenge - Ascension (People) - 10.03.2005

Okay, so you voted and this weekend I spent Mother’s day afternoon shooting clay pigeons.

43: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 10.03.2005

Statistics for the week ending Monday 7th March 2005

44: Hash Trash - Hash 1045 - Ascension (Sport) - 10.03.2005

The Hash gathered, growing nervous as rumours circulated of a trip down to Pillar Bay.

45: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 10.03.2005

The Police service received a total of 197 reports for the year 2004,

46: Creature Feature - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 10.03.2005

This Week – Gecko’s

47: OBSERVATIONS OF A TRASH TROLL - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.03.2005

In my many times out on the roadside, trolling for trash,

48: 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.

49: TSUNAMI DISASTER FUND - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.03.2005

The Tsunami Earthquake in December 2004 mobilised (extra)ordinary citizens of the world, governments, aid agencies, regional organisations, religious societies and many, many others.

50: 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.

51: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.03.2005

We all like to remember the happiest and most experience day of our life.

52: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.03.2005

Thought For The Week - 2nd Sunday of Lent

53: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.03.2005

It is good practice to share with other people our experiences, it is not good practice to hold on to these experiences which we know can be of benefit to some one else.

54: News from The Grotto – Thought for the Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.03.2005

Third Sunday of Lent

55: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 03.03.2005

Looking forward to another weekend of 6 Nations rugby, just to show a certain Mr. Jones of the Obsidian hotel how rugby should be played

56: 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,

57: 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.

58: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 03.03.2005

Just me this week so I hope there aren’t too many errors!

59: Stars in Your Eyes - Ascension (People) - 03.03.2005

Saturday night saw the Saints Club host a Talent competition in aid of the Asian Tsunami Disaster fund.

60: Creature Features - Ascension (People) - 03.03.2005

This Week – Donkeys

61: FOCUS ON… AMATEUR RADIO - Ascension (People) - 03.03.2005

In hopefully the first of many features on Ascension Island life, Ian Coverdale explains his fascination for amateur radio. Don’t forget, if you have something to share then we would love to hear from you.

62: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 03.03.2005

Statistics for the week ending Monday 21ST February 2005

63: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 03.03.2005

Statistics for the week ending Monday 28th February 2005

64: Hash Trash - Ascension (Sport) - 03.03.2005

The hash got off to a bit of a delayed start, thanks to a hasher who shall remain nameless, who tried, without too much success,

65: TSUNAMI DEW POND RUN – SUNDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2005 - Ascension (Sport) - 03.03.2005

We would like to thank all those that took part and aided in the Tsunami Dew Pond Run on Sunday.

66: Hash Trash - Hash No. 1044 - Ascension (Sport) - 03.03.2005

The starting point this week was the VC. With promises of a nice, flat hash (yeah, like we fell for that one!!) and not much in the way of hazards,

67: Diary of a Councillor - Ascension (Government) - 03.03.2005

16 February Read strategy paper on Land Issues written by the AG detailing

68: Green Mountain National Park Logo Competition - Ascension (Government) - 03.03.2005

A competition was held with the school children of Two Boats School to design a logo for the proposed Green Mountain National Park.

69: CONSULTATIVE POLL Appointment - Ascension (Government) - 03.03.2005

As previously announced, the Consultative Poll on whether St. Helena should have the new Constitution proposed in the Heads of Agreement will be conducted on 25 May 2005.

70: CONSULTATIVE POLL - Eligibility Criteria and Registration Details - Ascension (Government) - 03.03.2005

My appointment as Consultative Poll Manager, as well as Registration Officer and Returning Officer for the Consultative Poll to be held on 25th May 2005 has now been confirmed.

71: Ascension Green Mountain National Park Photographic Competition 2005 - Ascension (Government) - 03.03.2005

Another exciting opportunity to put all those pictures tucked away in dusty albums or hopefully non-dusty hard drives to good use.

72: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 03.03.2005

How do Years 3 and 4 feel About School