Articles published in February 2006
  62 articles published

1: MPs attend “Safe Internet” reception - S.Atlantic (Children's Corner) - 28.02.2006

inONE provides SMEs with simple, cheap, top-range network MPs, Lords and business chiefs will be introduced to a startling “office in a box” innovation at the Palace of Westminster on Wednesday, 1 March.

2: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.02.2006

This week was one of those when I was struggling for something to talk about.

3: St Mary's Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.02.2006

I have been back from the UK just over a week and enjoying the sunshine after experiencing the English cold weather.

4: 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).

5: 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

6: Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 23.02.2006

What a scorcher! Well, it’s hot, that’s for sure,

7: 1ST ASCENSION GIRLGUIDING REPORTS ON THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE - Ascension (People) - 23.02.2006

If anyone passed the “Girls in Blue” on the Traveller’s straight road and up to the Traveller’s Hill camp on Friday 10th Feb they may have wondered if AIG had employed extra staff

8: Cable & Wireless completes major Satellite Earth Station Maintenance - Ascension (Commerce) - 23.02.2006

The Cable & Wireless Earth Station, Intelsat designation ASC-02B, received major planned maintenance work during January/February 2006.

9: Cows Alive and Well On Green Mountain - Ascension (Natural Events) - 23.02.2006

Ascension Island’s mythical cows have been spotted alive and well on Green Mountain.

10: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 23.02.2006

ASCENSION: Temperatures continue to rise here, and before long, we’ll be hitting 32 degrees in the hotter, northwestern parts of the island.

11: HASH TRASH - Hash No: 1093 - Ascension (Sport) - 23.02.2006

A cool afternoon greeted the hashers at the turnoff to the Pines. Gumby-Two Scoops and Bloodsucker had provided a little entertainment on the way up the NASA Rd

12: OPEN LETTER TO LORD TRIESMAN - Ascension (Government) - 23.02.2006

As the vast majority of the points raised in our letter to you dated 7 December 2005 remain unanswered, there are many unresolved issues for the people of Ascension Island.

13: Ascension Island debate in Parliament - Ascension (Government) - 23.02.2006

Westminster Hall, Wednesday 15 February 2006

14: New Access Ramp for AIG Building - Ascension (Government) - 23.02.2006

This Project has been constructed at the back of AIG Building

15: School - End of Term Awards - Ascension (Education) - 23.02.2006

Friday dawned bright and sunny and I was looking forward to a lovely relaxed morning with parents coming in to school to see their children collecting their awards for hard work over the last half term

16: Library News - Ascension (Education) - 23.02.2006

We are buying some new books for the library so if you have any requests for particular books or authors please let us know by emailing

17: Tales from Green Mountain - Blue Dragon (Part Two) - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 23.02.2006

Blue flew at lightening speed over the Ocean, circling and diving until he found the fire that the Yellow Dragon had described.

18: Cook/Housekeeper Wanted - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 23.02.2006

Cook/housekeeper required by gentleman aged 69.

19: JOB VACANCY - TASTY TUCKER CAFÉ - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 23.02.2006

Tasty Tucker Café has a vacancy for a full time Kitchen/Café worker at Tasty Tucker Café, Georgetown, Ascension Island from 7th March 2006

20: VACANCY – CONSERVATION CENTRE - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 23.02.2006

VACANCY – CONSERVATION CENTRE – PART TIME WORKER

21: Fuel Price Increase - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.02.2006

When we met last week in the margins of our trip to Ascension Island, I mentioned to you the issue of ULGAS and that I would write formally to advise you of the MODs position.

22: Petrol Increase - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.02.2006

Please be advised that with effect from Monday 13th February 2006 the price of unleaded petrol sold from Birdie’s Refuelling Station will be 78p per litre.

23: Book Signing At Obsidian - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.02.2006

John & Jane Bingeman will be doing a Book Signing of their new book, "Ascension Island Inshore Sealife", at the Obsidian Anchor Inn tonight Wednesday from 7.00pm.

24: The MV ASTORIA at anchor off Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.02.2006

By kind permission of the Captain, Vadym Grytsyuk who is from the Ukraine and the Hotel Manger, Larry Jackson who is from South Africa, The Islander was invited aboard to see what the Astoria had to offer.

25: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.02.2006

Lying in bed listening to the waves bashing against the rocks only clarify one thing – it is the month of February for rough seas and also we are sweltering in the heat of the sun.

26: News From The Grotto - Thought Of The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.02.2006

The readings this week deal with the plight of the most serious of outcasts in ancient society – those afflicted with leprosy.

27: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 16.02.2006

Well as the saying goes, another bumper issue of the Islander to feast your eyes on

28: 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.

29: Keep Ascension Clean - Adopt A Road - Ascension (People) - 16.02.2006

Over the last 2 years we`ve had volunteers who have been helping to keep our roadsides clean of cans and bottles that others so selfishly and mindlessly discard.

30: Ladybirds Nursery Group - Ascension (People) - 16.02.2006

Purple sticky hands, wet spaghettie on the floor and a lovely dish of invisible soup, just another normal day at the Ladybirds.

31: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 16.02.2006

Statistics for the week ending Monday 13th Feb 2006

32: MAGICAL MET MEN - Ascension (Met Office) - 16.02.2006

Cast your minds back to October 1987 when Michael Fish categorically stated that there would not be any hurricanes across the U.K! Now fast forward to Saturday the 11th of February 2006.

33: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1092 - Ascension (Sport) - 16.02.2006

The gathering place this week was the Blue Oyster Beach Hut at Northeast Bay.

34: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Notice Of Hearing - Ascension (Law and Order) - 16.02.2006

Take notice that the Ascension Magistrates’ Court will sit at 10am on Thursday 16th February 2006, to hear the following case: -

35: Renovations to Hospital Office/Drug Store - Ascension (Government) - 16.02.2006

The Works & Services Department have completed renovations to the Georgetown Hospital Office and Drug Store.

36: Ascension Island Council - Public Opinion Poll - Ascension (Government) - 16.02.2006

In order to show how the data from the Opinion Poll can be analysed and described, a summary of the first 25 Polls returned is given below.

37: Bob Wilson - St. Helena, Ascension & the Falklands - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.02.2006

Herewith info on a forthcoming new book on St. Helena, Ascension & the Falklands.

38: Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.02.2006

Are you interested in Ascension Island history? Would you like to find out more?

39: Visit of MV Astoria - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.02.2006

The cruise ship MV "Astoria" is due to arrive at Ascension on Saturday, 11 February from 0700 hrs to 1800 hrs.

40: News From St Marys Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.02.2006

It was lovely to have the 1st Ascension Girlguiding Units back in the church for their first Parade of the year.

41: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.02.2006

It is with sad hearts that we announce the loss this past week of our dear friend and colleague, Denzil A. Campbell,

42: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 09.02.2006

Another bumper edition of The Islander, this week, with lots going on.

43: DENZIL A. CAMBELL - Ascension (People) - 09.02.2006

We were all stunned by the sudden loss of our fellow coworker and friend Denzil Campbell last week.

44: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 09.02.2006

ASCENSION: Summer continues with dry and sunny weather prevailing across the island, and temperatures rising to be the warmest so far this summer

45: Hash No: 1091 - Ascension (Sport) - 09.02.2006

Since Rhesus Andy decided to get out of setting the hash by leaving the island on short notice, it fell to the next volunteers, Gumby-Two Scoops and Bloodsucker to step in and plan the hash

46: PUBLIC CONSULTATION - Ascension Island Council - Ascension (Government) - 09.02.2006

Leading up to the election of the second Island Council there were calls for councillors to have more consultation and dialogue with the public and increase the flow of information on Council business

47: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 09.02.2006

Well like it or not, it’s going to be on our T.V. for a few more weeks, so we might as well try and find out a bit more about it

48: IDL - JOB VACANCY – ADMINISTRATOR - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 09.02.2006

Interserve Defence requires the services of an experienced Administrator to work on the Ascension Island Base.

49: VACANCY – CLERK, WORKS & SERVICES -ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 09.02.2006

The Ascension Island Government (AIG) is seeking a Clerk to fill a vacancy within their Works & Services Department.

50: Reconstruction Work at the Pier Head - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.02.2006

Following on from the update regarding the Reconstruction of the Fisherman’s Bench Area at the Pier Head

51: New's From St. Mary's - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.02.2006

Dear Friends, Sitting here doing this can be hard work thinking what to write once I finish my Gospel write-up, but then, as soon as I’m started I just cannot stop. So here goes…………

52: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.02.2006

This week Father Peter Norris is visiting us from the Falklands.

53: 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.

54: 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.

55: Letter From Sally Black - Ascension (Letters) - 02.02.2006

The FCO has decided not proceed with right of abode/property ownership on Ascension.

56: 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.

57: Keep Ascension Clean - “Adopt A Road” - Ascension (People) - 02.02.2006

Over the last 2 years we`ve had volunteers who have been helping to keep our roadsides clean of cans and bottles that others so selfishly and mindlessly discarded.

58: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 02.02.2006

Statistics for the week ending Monday 30th January 2006

59: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1090 - Ascension (Sport) - 02.02.2006

The hash started with 100 Watt diverting everyone from the crusher yard down a dusty track towards the bomb dump.

60: PAPER SENT TO TERRITORIES UNDER COVER OF LORD TRIESMAN’S LETTER OF 3 OCTOBER 2005. - Ascension (Government) - 02.02.2006

Although it is a phase that has gained currency in recent years, the concept of governance has been with us as long as there have been systems within societies which determine the process of decision making; and the process by which decisions are, or not implemented.

61: MEETING OF THE ASCENSION ISLAND COUNCIL HELD ON 26 JANUARY 2006 - Ascension (Government) - 02.02.2006

Following the opening of the Island Council Meeting Councillors proposed that the order of the Agenda for the meeting be rearranged to allow some closed session items on the Agenda to be discussed in open session in the interest of transparency.

62: VACANCY - Maths Teacher, Two Boats School - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 02.02.2006

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