Articles published in January 2007
  55 articles published

1: The Islander Volunteers - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.01.2007

Here is a group photo of the Islander Volunteers that contributes every week in producing the Islander paper.

2: Car For Sale - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.01.2007

For Sale 2000 Rover 25 - A1075

3: Items For Sale - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.01.2007

Items for sale

4: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.01.2007

It was pleasing to see a good turn out for our service last Sunday morning for the baptism of Shelby Renae Clifford and also to say fare well to one of our regular congregation members, Rich Tochtrop.

5: Farewell Letter From the Sukhtankers - Ascension (Letters) - 25.01.2007

Farewell Friends - It is difficult to express in words how emotional we feel to go away from this beautiful island, that has been our home, and the wonderful people who have become our extended family, after nearly 25years.

6: 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.

7: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 25.01.2007

Hi readers, Hope you all Enjoy this weeks issue.

8: 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

9: ASCENSION ISLAND TRIATHLON - Ascension (Sport) - 25.01.2007

8 Individuals & 3 teams have already risen to the challenge..…can you?

10: Golf News - Ascension (Sport) - 25.01.2007

Sunday the 14th of January the One Boat Golf Club held the monthly medal, 13 players took part in this competition, with some new members joining for their first competition.

11: Frigate's Win Scouts Football - Ascension (Sport) - 25.01.2007

"Held on Saturday Night at Travellers Hill, a crowd of parents and friends turned up to watch a close fought competition between the three patrols,

12: School Page - Ascension (Education) - 25.01.2007

YEAR 9 HAVE RECENTLY BEEN REFLECTING ON THE PAST YEAR AND THE ONE AHEAD. HERE’S OUR THOUGHTS.

13: Farewell To Tara - Ascension (Conservation) - 25.01.2007

Thursday 18th January, we saw the departure of Tara Pelembe who left the island to take up employment with JNCC (Joint Nature Conservation Committee) in Petersburg UK.

14: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.01.2007

Dear All, I cannot miss this opportunity to thank all who helped and supported us with the 12th Night Ball. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, the DJ did a marvellous job with his selection of music and Alan for the prize dances that he got right, especially the 'Heads and Tails'.

15: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.01.2007

This weekend I attended the renewal of vows of two good friends, Mal and Toni Moss, on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary

16: 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!

17: The “Supertankars” - Ascension (People) - 18.01.2007

Shub & Raxa arrived on Ascension along with “tiny tots”, Priya and Anjuli, in September 1982, just after the Falklands war. Nearly 25 years later they are about to leave as Shub retires as the Island`s Senior Medical Officer.

18: Toni and Mal - Thank You - Ascension (People) - 18.01.2007

Toni and Mal would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped make their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday 14th January a true celebration and a memorable occasion. The cards and words were touching indeed.

19: ­­VOICE OF ASCENSION - Ascension (People) - 18.01.2007

A considerable time has passed since the title above has been mentioned or seen in print. Just to refresh memories or inform new residents on the background of it. The Voice of Ascension was the name given to a Radio Broadcast on Ascension.

20: Raxa - Thankyou - Ascension (People) - 18.01.2007

Thankyou for all your time and dedication given to working at the “Islander” over the many years,

21: Congratulations Mr & Mrs Hall - Ascension (People) - 18.01.2007

Known to all as - Phil & Kim

22: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 18.01.2007

There is still far too much cloud for my liking given it is supposed to be the height of summer and the continual occurrence of showers is somewhat disappointing. Let’s hope this coming week is better!

23: Hash Trash No: 1140 - Ascension (Sport) - 18.01.2007

How could Uncle Fester and gang follow last week’s hash? There was only one way – get the ropes out again!

24: PRESS RELEASE - AIR ACCESS PROJECT UPDATE - Ascension (Government) - 18.01.2007

VISIT OF TONY MOLONEY ATKIN’S ST HELENA ACCESS PROJECT MANAGER

25: ASCENSION ISLAND LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTRE - Ascension (Education) - 18.01.2007

OPENING TIMES

26: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 18.01.2007

Today is the anniversary of Robert Scott reaching the South Pole in 1912. The polar regions represent the harshest climate known to man especially that of the Antarctic, which surrounds the South Pole.

27: VACANCY FOR A PART-TIME CLEANER AT TWO BOATS SCHOOL - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 18.01.2007

The Ascension Island Government urgently require the services of a Cleaner to work at the Two Boats School.

28: ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED FOR WORKS & SERVICES - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 18.01.2007

The post of Electrician with the Works & Services Department of the Ascension Island Government (AIG) will become vacant on 22 January 2007. AIG is keen to fill this vacancy when it occurs, and is therefore seeking applications from suitably qualified persons who may be interested in filling this post.

29: CRABWATCH 2007 – HUNT THE BABIES - Ascension (Conservation) - 18.01.2007

Every year adult Ascension Island land crabs migrate to the shoreline between late January and April, though the timing and numbers involved vary greatly from year to year.

30: JUST ARRIVED – The Buccaneer’s Bell by Hugh Edwards - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.01.2007

In 2001 an Australian expedition set out from Western Australia for the far South Atlantic, on a journey to find the final resting places of two famous exploration vessels.

31: HEAD TEACHER EXPOSED AS FRAUD - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.01.2007

The Islander News desk has received breaking news that the Two Boats School Head Teacher, Ms Soo Mathews, has been exposed as a fraud following last week’s front page story claiming that she jumped from the Georgetown Pier on New Year’s morning.

32: UK Band To Visit Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.01.2007

UK band ‘Sharp Edge’ arrive on Ascension Island this month

33: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.01.2007

Here it is, a new year already and 2007 at that. Remember when the millennium was rolling around and what a great event in our lives that was?

34: Letter To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 11.01.2007

Just browsing the recent Hash Trash as I'm currently on nights away from home.

35: 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.

36: Thank You Message - Ascension (People) - 11.01.2007

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came to our engagement and made it such an unforgettable day and also thanks for all the gifts and cards.

37: Hash Trash - Hash No:1138 - Ascension (Sport) - 11.01.2007

It was a truly international affair this weekend with visitors from all over the place, including old friends returning for short visits (now the planes seem to be sorted out).

38: Hash Trash - Hash No:1139 - Ascension (Sport) - 11.01.2007

Getting 2007 off to a cracking start this was a hash with a difference! It was a lesson to the boys not to upset the girls ‘cos they will get their own back!

39: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.01.2007

The Police received and dealt with ten reports for the period of Monday 18th December to the 02nd January which includes three Request Police Assistance three Road Traffic Accidents and three Road Traffic Offences and one report of Depositing litter.

40: Notice Of Hearings - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.01.2007

Take notice that the Ascension Magistrates’ Court will sit at 10am on Thursday 11th January 2007, to hear the following cases: -

41: Ascension Island School Term Dates - Ascension (Education) - 11.01.2007

Please find below a reminder of the term dates for the remainder of the school year.

42: Report on Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - Ascension (Conservation) - 11.01.2007

Last month I attended a the above – named workshop. Here is a brief report on the event.

43: Messages from The Islander’s online guestbook… - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.01.2007

From Dr Gary White, Joe Walls and others

44: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.01.2007

Although Jenny and I have been here for just over three years we have only joined in with the New Year Celebrations on two occasions.

45: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.01.2007

Christmas Eve - In the Gospel according to Luke, we are told of how the shepherds found Mary and Joseph and the baby.

46: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 04.01.2007

Happy New Year from all at The Islander

47: 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!

48: New Year Pier Jump - Ascension (People) - 04.01.2007

The traditional soaking lasts another year as the New Year jump from the Pier Head continues in earnest!

49: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 04.01.2007

A fairly dry week, only a trace of rain measured at the airhead and Travellers only mustered 0.1 mm. Monday was by far the cloudiest day,

50: Hash Trash - No: 1137 - Ascension (Sport) - 04.01.2007

This week’s hash was a special Christmas hash for the kids and kids at heart!

51: Calling all Golfers: - Ascension (Sport) - 04.01.2007

National UK magazine needs your help!

52: St Helena Access News - Ascension (Government) - 04.01.2007

Press Statement on the Air Service Provider from Gareth Thomas, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

53: Ascension Island Government - Public Notice - Ascension (Government) - 04.01.2007

Appointment of Crown Counsel

54: ASCENSION ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION OPERATIONS UTILITY (AEIOU) - Ascension (Conservation) - 04.01.2007

November 2006 saw the official launch of Ascension’s first integrative geographical information system or GIS

55: Protecting the world from harmful introduced species - Ascension (Conservation) - 04.01.2007

People around the world can access information about harmful introduced species easier than ever thanks to the September 2006 launch of a new website for the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD).