Articles published in October 2006
  67 articles published

1: Thank You - From Janet & Ray C - Ascension (People) - 26.10.2006

By the time you all read this we will be busy unpacking, at home in St Helena!! But, we would like to extend our warmest gratitudes and well wishes to all our family, friends and work collegueages we have left behind at Ascension.

2: Happy Halloween - Ascension (Letters) - 26.10.2006

Sorry I can not be there to celebrate it this year with you.

3: VACANCY – GENERAL WORKER/CLEANER - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 26.10.2006

The Ascension Island Government will shortly require the services of a General Worker/Cleaner.

4: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.10.2006

I guess Sunday must have been a busy one for a number of people who was involved with either the school sports or the fishing competition.

5: CLAIM TO BE REGISTERED AS AN ELECTOR - Ascension (Government) - 26.10.2006

In accordance with Schedule 1 (Section 8, 2.(1) of the Island Council (Ascension) Ordinance 2002, registration forms have been circulated.

6: CABLE & WIRELESS TO ESTABLISH NEW FALKLANDS-BASED COMPANY FOR SOUTH ATLANTIC - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.10.2006

Cable & Wireless International (CWI) announced today the establishment of a new subsidiary company for the South Atlantic islands of Ascension, St Helena and the Falkland Islands.

7: News From The Grotto - Thought Of The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.10.2006

This past week was a somewhat sad one for myself and some friends. We had to pack up a friend’s belongings since she is unable to return to the Island. She loved it here, and had people who loved her.

8: Visitors To Ascension Joins Hash - Ascension (People) - 26.10.2006

Sue Hare of Alchem and Mairi Sidey of S.C. Johnson joined the Hash on their visit to Ascension Island this week.

9: Saints Club Rock Fishing Competition Results - Ascension (Sport) - 26.10.2006

Saints Club Rock Fishing Competition Results held on Sunday 22nd October 06

10: Ascension Island Government Appoints New Agents to Handle Production and Marketing of its Postage Stamps and Associated Products - Ascension (Government) - 26.10.2006

Georgetown, October 17, 2006 – The Ascension Island Post Office and Philatelic Bureau is delighted to announce that, with effect from 1 January, 2007, Ascension Island stamp production will be handled by Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd while all stamp marketing will be handled by Pobjoy Mint Ltd.

11: Hash Trash - 1128 - Ascension (Sport) - 26.10.2006

The hut on the far firing range was where everyone gathered this week. Lots of craters to pick from! There was a little bit of concern when Uncle Fester didn’t show up on time….

12: Appointment of Acting Administrator - Ascension (Government) - 26.10.2006

During the absence of the Administrator from Ascension Island, His Excellency the Governor has,

13: Dirty “Dozen” play with ten and concede four as Rowdies cruise to next Sunday’s semi-final - Ascension (Sport) - 26.10.2006

After a liquid lunch with Mr. Jimmy Bennett I drove passed a dug-up area of soil surrounded by a ribbon marked “Police Crime Scene” on my way to the Long Beach football pitch,

14: Firefighter Vacancies In Afghanistan - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 26.10.2006

I was wondering if it would be possible to inform islanders of firefighter vacancies in Afghanistan.

15: 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

16: Conserv ation Weekly - Ascension (Government) - 26.10.2006

On Wednesday 18th October 2006, at the Conservation Centre a public talk was given by Cathy Hopkins the director of the St Helena National Trust

17: 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.

18: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.10.2006

This week’s first reading is from the Book of Wisdom. The writer recounts how he prayed for understanding, and how wisdom came to him.

19: Hash No: 1127 - Ascension (Sport) - 19.10.2006

The group gathered at the Skeet Shooting Range by the windmills.

20: 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.

21: Golf News - Ascension (Sport) - 19.10.2006

After three weekends, the Ascension Island One Boat Open Golf Championship, came to its conclusion last Saturday the 14th Oct 06.

22: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 19.10.2006

This Big Draw is a special celebration held in October, which aims to get everyone to have fun and enjoy drawing.

23: TBS - Jeans For Genes - Ascension (People) - 19.10.2006

Many thanks to all who took part in this event and well done!

24: Think Pink, Think October, Think Breast Cancer - Ascension (People) - 19.10.2006

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual national health campaign organised by the major breast cancer and cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease,

25: SCOUTS - JOB WEEK - Ascension (Letters) - 19.10.2006

The Scouts will be taking part in their Annual Job Week during half term next week.

26: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 19.10.2006

Hi everyone, It’s another bumper one this week!

27: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 19.10.2006

Okay, so we’ve had lots of showers this week, quit complaining already, at least it’s still warm! The ‘showery season’ continues

28: Christening Stefan Reed Thomas - Ascension (People) - 19.10.2006

Christening at St- Mary's Church on Sunday 15th October

29: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 12.10.2006

A rather cloudy and miserable start to the week with most of the rain falling during this period.

30: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 12.10.2006

Star-gazers are in for a treat this month - with perfect conditions for an amazing meteor show.

31: Hash Trash no 1126 - Ascension (Sport) - 12.10.2006

So it was a small select crowd who met at Two Boats football field for the hash.

32: TBS - SATs and GCSE exams - Ascension (Education) - 12.10.2006

Every year the children at school take part in SATs and GCSE exams.

33: Two Boats School In Jeans For Genes Day Friday 6th October 2006 - Ascension (Education) - 12.10.2006

I’m pleased to report that all of the staff and children joined in and altogether we raised a total of about £200 with further contributions to come

34: Tales from Green Mountain - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 12.10.2006

Blue Dragon The Unhappy King (Part-Three)

35: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.10.2006

It seems like it was only yesterday that I was preparing the church page and writing about the Harvest Festival

36: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 12.10.2006

Plenty for you in this issue.

37: 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.

38: St Helena visit for Ascension Island Administrator - Ascension (Government) - 12.10.2006

Ascension Island Administrator, Michael Hill, will be making a familiarisation visit to St Helena from 15 to 23 October 2006

39: 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.

40: Scouts - Bonfire - Ascension (People) - 12.10.2006

It`s that time of the year again when we`re looking for wood for the November 5th Bonfire.

41: Duties of Drivers to Report Road Traffic Accidents - Ascension (Law and Order) - 12.10.2006

Section 28 of the Road Traffic (Ascension) Ordinance has been amended so that the obligation to inform the police of an accident applies in a wider range of circumstances than previously.

42: The 'Flipper' Trophy - Ascension (Sport) - 12.10.2006

Football Knockout Tournament

43: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.10.2006

Thought For The Week. In this week’s reading, we hear about how God created us as a family.

44: 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.

45: Golf News - Ascension (Sport) - 12.10.2006

This Saturday the 14th October 06, see,s the last round of the One Boat Golf Open Championship,

46: ST HELENA AIRPORT PROJECT - Ascension (Letters) - 12.10.2006

PROGRESS UPDATE FOR SAINTS AND OTHERS BASED ON THE FALKLANDS AND ASCENSION ISLAND.

47: TBS - Year Nine - Renewable Energy Study - Ascension (Education) - 12.10.2006

Year nine have been studying renewable and non-renewable energy sources in science.

48: REVIEW OF TAXATION - Ascension (Government) - 05.10.2006

At the formal meeting held on Thursday 28th September 2006, the Ascension Island Council supported the proposal for a comprehensive review of the Ascension Island Tax System.

49: RMS St Helena Baggage Collection Dates - Ascension (Government) - 05.10.2006

The RMS St Helena is expected to make two visits to Ascension Island during the month of October 2006

50: Convservation Weekly - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.10.2006

Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) were introduced in 1820. They spread rapidly and became a nuisance until the numbers were reduced by a disease which also attacked the rats in 1878, and from which the numbers never fully recovered, being now quite scarce.

51: PLANNED OUTAGES OF INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TO AND FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.10.2006

Cable & Wireless services, currently carried via our ASC-02B Satellite Earth Station, will be transferred from the INTELSAT 342 Deg. East satellite to the INTELSAT 307 Deg. East satellite.

52: 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.

53: Report for Ascension’s Electorate on Cllr Jones’ attendance at the 6th OCTA Conference and 5th OCTA-EU Forum in Greenland during September - Ascension (Government) - 05.10.2006

The OCTA (full name “Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories of the European Union”) was formed in March 2003.

54: Join Two Boats School In Jeans For Genes Day Friday 6th October - Ascension (Education) - 05.10.2006

Year 11 would like to encourage the whole island to join in for Jeans for Genes Day 2006.

55: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.10.2006

In this page last week I mentioned that we will be having our Harvest Festival on Sunday 15 October.

56: News From The Grotto - Thought Of The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.10.2006

In the first reading and the gospel we here about people, regular people who are called by God to work in His name.

57: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1125 - Ascension (Sport) - 05.10.2006

It was a damp and dreary afternoon as the intrepid hashers collected at Garden Cottage.

58: Golf News - Ascension (Sport) - 05.10.2006

The first round of the Open was played last week, I will update the scores after, the second round has been played, and we know the qualifiers.

59: Increase In Price Of Diesel - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.10.2006

Please be advised that the price of Diesel sold from the Station will be 82p per litre with effect from Monday 2nd October 2006.

60: TEMPORARY HANDYMAN – TWO BOATS SCHOOL - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 05.10.2006

Ascension Island Government requires a temporary Handyman to cover for leave at the Two Boats School from 19th October to 3rd December 06.

61: VACANCY FOR ELECTRICIAN - KATRONIX - FALKLAND ISLANDS - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 05.10.2006

KATRONIX HAS A VACANCY FOR A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. APPLICANTS MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL IEE WIRING REGULATIONS AND TESTING.

62: Birthday Wishes to Daniel - Ascension (People) - 05.10.2006

To a very, very dear Son and fab big Brother Daniel

63: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 05.10.2006

Hi Everybody What a difference a few weeks can make, making news in the UK for a lack of news, now we have so much we have to leave some out until next week.

64: MEETING OF THE ASCENSION ISLAND COUNCIL HELD ON 28 September 2006 - Ascension (Government) - 05.10.2006

The meeting was opened by Governor Clancy via teleconference link. From the Matters Arising the Administrator confirmed that new air fares have been implemented.

65: Road Safety In China Town - Ascension (Government) - 05.10.2006

In a continuing initiative to promote road safety on the island, the AIG Works Department has installed new stop signs and road markings at the crossroad in China Town.

66: Two Boats Nursery Visits Works - Ascension (Government) - 05.10.2006

Last Thursday afternoon the Works Department was visited by Two Boats School Nursery Class as part of their “Parents at Work” Topic.

67: Surprise Party - Ascension (People) - 05.10.2006

Eddie Soul would like to thank all the family and friends that came to his BIG SURPRISE PARTY, to celebrate his 50th, at Obsidian last Friday.