Articles published in June 2006
  60 articles published

1: European Development Fund award: edf (9) - Ascension (Government) - 29.06.2006

AIG PRESS RELEASE 26 JUNE 2006

2: Hash No: 1112 - Ascension (Sport) - 29.06.2006

Well, since the hash scribe was only along for the après, the description of the hash itself will be a little sketchy!!

3: 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.

4: SURPRISE DELIVERY FOR TESSA AND TIMMY - Ascension (People) - 29.06.2006

Congratulations to Tessa and Timmy on the birth of their son Jerome Mitchell Theodore,

5: 9 Scouts gain their Chief Scouts` Gold Award - Ascension (People) - 29.06.2006

Shonray Phillips, Clayton Benjamin, Nathan Fowler, Ryan Knipe, Jaylee Crowie, Richard Henry, Angelo Moyce, Ricco Williams and Alex Thomas

6: News From St Marys Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 29.06.2006

Dear All, Looking through the Visitor's Book in St. Mary's Church I came across this entry by Colin Kay from the Gold Rover when the navy visited Ascension recently.

7: Argentina talks tough over new claim to the Falkland Islands - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.06.2006

ARGENTINA has given a warning of “a drastic change” in its quest for sovereignty over the Falklands. It has also accused Britain of bad faith for failing to enter substantive talks on the future of the islands over which the two countries went to war 24 years ago.

8: News From the Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 29.06.2006

This week we hear a lot in the readings about storms. Christ is the Lord of the storm. It is a timely subject, just as hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean kicks into gear, especially for those who have homes and or families in the United States that are in the hurricane zone.

9: Golf News - Ascension (Sport) - 29.06.2006

Last Sunday at One Boat Golf Club saw sixteen players turn up for the June monthly medal. Weather warm but windy and the wind probably accounted for more bad scores than good ones.

10: 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.

11: School Page - Moving On - Ascension (Education) - 29.06.2006

You will probably have noticed a few new people around town during the day lately.

12: Kids Klub - Ascension (Education) - 29.06.2006

By the time you are reading this, I will be happily sat with my family and friends in the UK…

13: VACANCY – TEMPORARY DENTAL SURGERY ASSISTANT - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 29.06.2006

The Ascension Island Government requires a temporary dental surgery assistant from Tuesday 4th July to Friday 18th August 2006 to cover a leave period

14: TEMPORARY PAINTER REQUIRED FOR - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 29.06.2006

The Ascension Island Government (AIG) urgently requires a temporary Painter to work in the Works & Services Department for a period of one month in the first instance.

15: News From The Grotto - Thought Of The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 22.06.2006

I’d like to wish all the fathers on Ascension a very happy Father’s Day.

16: BUSINESS NEWS FROM ST. HELENA - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.06.2006

Medical Laboratory receives DiaMed-ID Microtyping System

17: News From St.Mary's - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 22.06.2006

Like some many more people I have held an interest for gardening from an early age.

18: FAREWELL TO JASMINE HANDFORD - Ascension (People) - 22.06.2006

Jasmine Handford (pictured at the end on the right in the back row) joined the 1st Ascension Guides in April in readiness for our Easter Camp.

19: Hash Trash - Hash No:111 - Ascension (Sport) - 22.06.2006

A small, but determined crowd gathered in the parking area for Devil’s Riding School.

20: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 22.06.2006

Well sadly, this is the last time that I will be editor as I am leaving the Island on the 29th July to return to Blighty with I have to say, a heavy heart.

21: Congratulations to Raxa on MBE - Ascension (People) - 22.06.2006

Congratulations to Raxa on MBE

22: Job Advert - Chef / Catering Manager - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 22.06.2006

The Obsidian Hotel would like to recruit the services of a Chef / Catering Manager to run the Catering Department of the Hotel with responsibility for the successful operation of both the Hotel’s Restaurant and it’s bar, the Anchor Inn.

23: Increase In Diesel Price - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.06.2006

Please be advised that with effect from Tuesday 20th June 2006 the price of Diesel sold from the Refuelling Station will be 76p per litre.

24: Planning Notices - Ascension (Government) - 22.06.2006

The Director of Technical Services has received the following planning applications:

25: JOB VACANCY – ELECTRICIAN - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 22.06.2006

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

26: JOB VACANCY – MECHANIC/DRIVER - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 22.06.2006

Interserve Defence requires the services of an experienced Mechanic/Driver to work on the Ascension Island Base.

27: Short Term Government Economist for St Helena - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.06.2006

Interviews have taken place to recruit a short term Government Economist for St Helena.

28: England Flag Flies High Over Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 22.06.2006

On Thursday 15th, a giant ‘England’ flag was hoisted on the Island’s tallest manmade structure, Tower EE at the BBC Atlantic Relay Station.

29: Performance from Cable & Wireless International as C&W plc announces its results for Year ended 31st March 2006 Strong - Ascension (Commerce) - 17.06.2006

May 2006, London. Today Cable & Wireless plc announces its results for the year ended 31st March 2006 revealing a strong performance from Cable & Wireless International.

30: 1ST ASCENSION GUIDES OVERNIGHT CAMP - Ascension (People) - 15.06.2006

With the girls all aboard the Guide Mini Bus we set off to have an overnight camp at Garden Cottage on the evening of Friday 9th June. This was only the second time camp for, Khiya, Lucy, Lauren, Louanne, Imogen, Shannon, Nicola, Hannah, Gemma and Jasmine so you can imagine the excitement in the air for the younger ones!! Those who have been to camp umpteen times just played it “cool”.

31: 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:-

32: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.06.2006

I spent my recent leave camping and diving in the Florida Keys. At one location on a reef, when briefed about the area, we were told to keep our eyes out for a stone plaque. It had been placed there back in the seventies by students of a local school. It marked the location where a slave ship had run aground two hundred years ago, with a catastrophic loss of life. When I found it, the words were no longer legible, but the knowledge of why it was there moved me.

33: VACANCY - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 15.06.2006

“ESS on Ascension Island has a vacancy for a Refuse Collector/Pest Controller.

34: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.06.2006

Dear Friends, I believe it is good practice to ask questions when we are unsure of something. I had a good experience of this at our Vestry Meeting on Sunday 28 May when a young member in the congregation asked me a question relating to the nomination of Churchwardens.

35: Nursery School Applications - Ascension (Education) - 15.06.2006

It is fast approaching the end of this school year and we are already planning for next school year.

36: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 15.06.2006

A very dry and sunny start to June with little or no rainfall reported across the Island.

37: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 15.06.2006

Early last month the new English/Spanish Classroom was completed for Two Boats School.

38: HASH TRASH - No 1110 - Ascension (Sport) - 15.06.2006

A large group of hashers gathered at the picnic tables part way up Green Mountain for what everyone just knew was going to be a tough one! Seems that Chief Longpole was supposed to be one of the hares, but ducked out

39: 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.

40: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 15.06.2006

Editors, Printers and Collators required !

41: Temporary Kitchen Assistant - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 08.06.2006

“ESS is looking for a temporary Kitchen Assistant to cover leave absence for approximately two months from 19 June to 18 August 2006.

42: ST HELENA AIR ACCESS PROJECT - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.06.2006

During the Air Access Public Information and Consultation (PIC) Week held on St Helena in April, the public were given access to a number of poster size graphics and photographs relating to the airport and its supporting infrastructure.

43: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 08.06.2006

I have no doubt that for the first time visitor to St. Mary's Church the notice that is posted on the church door might seem a bit strange or even a little amusing.

44: FISHING COMPETITION & FISH FRY AT THE SAINT’S CLUB - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.06.2006

The Pierhead on the morning of Sunday 4th June looked just like when passengers arrive of the RMS in St. Helena from Ascension!!

45: Golf News - Ascension (Sport) - 08.06.2006

The Monthly Medal for May took place on Sunday the 28th.

46: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 08.06.2006

It was with a huge sigh of relief (on the part of the students AND staff) that Years 6 and 9 took their SATs tests and Year 5 took their optional SATs last week.

47: Planning Notice - Ascension (Government) - 08.06.2006

An application was received to extend the Store Building at Birdies Refuelling Station.

48: Thank You - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.06.2006

I would just like to express how grateful I am to all who helped me before, during and after the ADF on Saturday 27th May.

49: Andrew Weir Shipping Ltd - Special Fares on the RMS - Ascension (Internet News) - 08.06.2006

Andrew Weir, shipping agents for RMS St Helena have announced a special Visiting Friends and Relatives Fare (VFR) and a special cruise fare. Both offer large discounts for these June sailings on fixed dates.

50: Ascension Holiday Sports - Fun In the Sun - Ascension (Sport) - 08.06.2006

We the Organisers would like to thank all who supported us at the field on Friday; knowing without you it would not have been such a successful Sports Day.

51: Scorpions Double Winners - Ascension (Sport) - 08.06.2006

On Saturday 27 April, the Knockout final between Scorpions and Gladiators concluded the Two Boats Club’s 2006 Skittles Season.

52: MISS ASCENSION 2006 - Ascension (People) - 01.06.2006

Miss Ascension 2006 was held at the Saints Club on Saturday 20th May. Fourteen contestants paraded the catwalk to a seated audience of 350 with many standing outside.

53: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 01.06.2006

Dear Friends, Watching our Secretary of the Ascension Day Fair Committee with her clip board on Saturday morning I was reminded of the occasions when I served on the St. Helena Day Committee doing the same thing, armed with a clipboard and check lists.

54: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 01.06.2006

Ascension saw another fine and sunny week for the most part, with the only real exceptions to the rule being Friday night and Saturday evening, when some heavy showers gave any weekend revellers a good dousing.

55: 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.

56: JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT YOU HAD THEM ALL - Ascension (Sport) - 01.06.2006

For those of you who have worked hard and been out around the Island and collected all the Letterbox stamps, I have some bad news, or good, depending on how adventurous you are.

57: From The Editors - Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 01.06.2006

Hi all!

58: Ascension Day Fair - Ascension (People) - 01.06.2006

Conservation Department Colouring Competition

59: MOVERS, MOVE IT!! - Ascension (People) - 01.06.2006

Over the past few weeks Steve Roulston, Serco, recruited the guys and girls from the Movements Flight (UKMAMS and permanent staff) at Ascension Island Base to go up Green Mountain to help clear sections of Rupert’s Path, which was getting a little bit overgrown.

60: FLASHBACKS FROM MISS ASCENSION 1980 - Ascension (People) - 01.06.2006

I know that all who were present at the Georgetown Cinema Saturday 20th May to witness the crowning of the Miss Ascension 2006, will no doubt agree with me that it was a brilliant evening.