Articles published in December 2007
  42 articles published

1: A Big Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 20.12.2007

I write on behalf of all children and Two Boats Club Committee, who attended the annual Christmas party, which I am sure was enjoyed by all

2: Christmas Message - Ascension (Letters) - 20.12.2007

Natalie, Perry, Denise, Pat and Winnie. Would like to wish all our customers A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

3: VISIT OF OPTICIAN - Ascension (Government) - 20.12.2007

Miss Priscilla Brown will visit Ascension from 7th January 2008, and will be available to see patients on 8th, 9th 10th & 11th January.

4: Christmas From Brian Joshua - Ascension (Letters) - 20.12.2007

Brian Joshua (BJ) sends warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas

5: Goodbye - Ascension (People) - 20.12.2007

The very last opening day for ‘Reflections’ cake shop will be on Christmas Eve, and it will mean the end of a very special part of my time on Ascension.

6: Happy Birthday Chelsea - Ascension (People) - 20.12.2007

Happy 14th Birthday for my darling sister Chelsea Thomas

7: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.12.2007

When parents are faced with choosing a name for their child it is not unusual for them to choose a family name to keep the name alive.

8: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 20.12.2007

You may remember from previous Conservation Weekly articles, that our RSPB colleague, Dr. Mark Bolton, was coming to try and capture a few Madeiran storm petrels. Is it possible that the storm petrels on Ascension may be different from those in the North Atlantic.

9: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 20.12.2007

Dear All A Very Merry Christmas, from all The Islander team.

10: All The Best Joyce - Ascension (People) - 20.12.2007

To Joyce at Reflections Cake Shop

11: Two Boats Club Children’s Christmas Party - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007

On Sunday 16th December, 110 children enjoyed the fun and goodies of the children’s party.

12: Gravity Never Fails - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007

Bob Swartz, age 48, from Waldorf, Maryland USA, visited the island this past week on a survey mission for the Navy, and brought along one of his toys to play with on his off time.

13: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.12.2007

Here we are, even closer to Christmas. The time seems to be flying by, with all the festivities, and parties. I think it’s a good thing we don’t have shopping malls here on Ascension, because I don’t know when any of us would have time to spend at them!

14: Hash Trash no 1188 - Ascension (Sport) - 20.12.2007

It was another lovely Saturday afternoon as we all gathered at Uncle Fester’s house for the hash.

15: Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007

The Heritage Society has some beautiful Christmas post cards for sale. They are 25 pence each or 10 for £2.00.

16: Christmas Messages - Ascension (People) - 20.12.2007

The Directors and Staff at Richard James International would like to wish all its customers

17: Turtle Nesting Starts - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.12.2007

Once again it is the time of year for the green turtles to migrate to Ascension from Brazil, swimming 2,000km in 6 weeks.

18: Christmas Festivies - Ascension (Government) - 20.12.2007

CHRISTMAS is once again upon us and in true festive spirit the Works Department, along with some very enthusiastic helpers organised the decoration of the town square and the annual sing-along, which took place on Wednesday 12 December.

19: Training In The Use Of Light-weight Scaffolding - Ascension (Government) - 20.12.2007

LAST WEEK AIG, in conjunction with VT Communications and Interserve Defence Limited, organised a training course in the use of light-weight scaffolding for members of their staff.

20: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 13.12.2007

Two Boats School Primary Sector Christmas Extravaganza 2007- Tuesday, 18th December

21: 50 MM MACHINE GUN DONATION - Ascension (People) - 13.12.2007

The Heritage Society would like to thank Bob Inglis (Uncle Bob) and Alan Benjamin (Picky) for donating the gun pictured below to the Museum.

22: ARTICLE FOR THE ISLANDER - BY ANDREW ALLEN - Ascension (Government) - 13.12.2007

I am delighted that one of the first visits I am able to make since joining the Foreign Office Overseas Territories Directorate (OTD) will be to Ascension Island in December.

23: Conservation - Ascension (Conservation) - 13.12.2007

This tiny juvenile land crab was found by Stedson Stroud last week near Green Mountain.

24: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 13.12.2007

Hello readers, Yes, it’s Catherine & Sharon again .Glad to see the RMS got on her way, Merry Christmas to all onboard.

25: Radio Christmas Messages - Ascension (People) - 13.12.2007

Stedson Francis at Radio St Helena will again be hosting a live phone in program on Sunday 23rd December from 0900 gmt. to 12noon gmt.

26: Hash No: 1187 - Ascension (Sport) - 13.12.2007

Despite the various holiday festivities that have already started, a nice group assembled at the Scout’s Beach Hut for a nice afternoon stroll, or so we hoped!

27: News From The Grotto - Thought For The week - Second Sunday of Advent - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.12.2007

This past weekend was the second Sunday of the Advent season. There have been already Christmas parties, with many more to come.

28: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 13.12.2007

If you find nothing in your stocking or under the tree, maybe you have been visited by the Grinch! But don’t worry, just watch and Christmas will still happen you will see…

29: BUSINESS NEWS FROM ST HELENA - Ascension (Government) - 13.12.2007

ST HELENA AIRPORT PROJECT –PRESS RELEASE - Two Bids Received for Airport DBO Contract

30: Ascension Island Krazy Kamp - Ascension (People) - 06.12.2007

19 Scouts out on "KRAZY KAMP" last Friday Night

31: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 06.12.2007

Another year has gone by and with the festive season approaching. Christmas is the time for celebration and everyone looks forward to their enjoyment.

32: VACANCY FOR A PAINTER - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 06.12.2007

The Ascension Island Government (AIG) is seeking to recruit a Painter to fill a position that will become vacant in the Works & Services Department in January 2008.

33: New's From The Grotto - First Sunday Of Advent - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 06.12.2007

This is the first Sunday of Advent. Unfortunately, for the island community, the joy and anticipation of Christmas has been touched by a great tragedy.

34: New's From St. Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 06.12.2007

Dear All, It is not only here on Ascension Island that we are reminded through the various events that will be taking place over the next few weeks that Christmas is coming

35: BROWNIE GUIDE ENROLLMENT - Ascension (People) - 06.12.2007

On Monday, November 19, 2007, the enrollment ceremony was held at the Children’s Church in Georgetown, for seven new Brownies.

36: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1186 - Ascension (Sport) - 06.12.2007

Everyone gathered at the Ariane site, worried that it might be a repeat of the Echo Canyon experience! We were warned that the runners would be facing a tough one, so make up your mind right away which group you wanted to go with!

37: Christmas Sing-A-Long 2007 - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.12.2007

Christmas Sing-A-Long In the Town Square, with Santa & his reindeers

38: Foreign Office Minister Transits Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.12.2007

We are pleased to announce that Foreign Office Minister, Meg Munn, will transit Ascension Island on Thursday 3 January 2008.

39: Public Meeting: Future Governance of Ascension Island - Ascension (Government) - 06.12.2007

Mr Andrew Allen, Head of Southern Ocean Team, OTD, FCO will be visiting the Island from 15-19 December 2007

40: New's From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 06.12.2007

It has been a year now since the current year 11 each wrote a bit about what they would like to achieve in the future. We have revisited that thought to see if any of them have changed their minds, or, are their aspirations for the future exactly the same. Here goes…….

41: Conservation Weekly - Farewell Steph - Ascension (Conservation) - 06.12.2007

The Conservation Department would like to thank Stephanie Bentham-Green for all of her hard work volunteering for the past few months.

42: Children In Need Fancy Dress Sponsored Walk - Ascension (Education) - 06.12.2007

Two Boats School would like to take this opportunity to thank the following for making their sponsored walk a success.