Articles published in April 2008
  56 articles published

1: A MODERNISED CONSTITUTION FOR ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Tristan (Government) - 28.04.2008

In 2005 a draft new Constitution of St Helena was prepared. It would have introduced a system of ministerial government. But the people of St Helena rejected that proposed change in a consultative poll. In doing so they also rejected a great deal of potential improvement that had nothing to do with ministerial government.

2: News from St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 24.04.2008

Mervyn Isaac and Clarence Roberts were given their Lay Minister’s licence when Bishop John visited Ascension Island last year.

3: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 24.04.2008

In the last week, I have spent many hours tramping around the areas where the US Military had their encampments during World War II. The more I uncover about the time that the Americans spent here during those years, the more fascinating the story becomes. And the more I find or figure out, the more I want to know.

4: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 24.04.2008

Dear Readers, What with the rain and slightly cooler weather (?) hope you are all busy working towards a hugely successful Ascension Day Fair. More information next week. Very best regards, Catherine and Sharon

5: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS COURSE - Ascension (People) - 24.04.2008

Congratulations to the below people on Ascension Island who have all successfully completed the City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 Electrical Installations Course

6: Hash No: 1205 - Ascension (Sport) - 24.04.2008

First of all, we’d like to say welcome back to Goat who was just passing through. It was nice to catch up and hear stories of Oh That Woman & Frogmella.

7: 9-A SIDE Football, sponsored by “The Saints Club” - Ascension (Sport) - 24.04.2008

VC1 v Saints Club - Most of the first half saw both teams battling it out in the middle of the pitch. Both teams played some great approach play but failed to create any significant chances.

8: Press Release - St Helena - Ascension (Government) - 24.04.2008

Governor Gurr makes Presentations on behalf of the Falkland Islands Government

9: The Dewpond - Ascension (Conservation) - 24.04.2008

The Dewpond was constructed on the summit of Green Mountain in 1875, before the bamboos were planted which was nearing the end of the 19th century.

10: Huge Thank You - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008

A huge thank you to all who assisted and contributed to the Tropical Nite at the Klinka Klub on 29th March 2008.

11: Ascension Day Fair Crafts Show - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008

I’m Bored! – heard that too many times lately? Well now there is no need to hear it anymore – not until after Ascension Day Fair anyway

12: Ascension Day Fair Auction - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008

If anyone else has anything to add into the grand auction please let us know as soon as possible.

13: Brownies Lend A Hand - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008

Recently, the 1st Ascension Brownie Pack lived up to their motto of Lend a Hand

14: Whats Going On At Two Boats Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008

LUNCHES WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS BURGERS & HOTDOGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM THE BAR ON SATURDAYS

15: Saints Club Infortainment - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.04.2008

RESULTS OF EUCHRE DRIVE HELD SATURDAY 12TH APRIL:-

16: News From St.Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 17.04.2008

Sometime ago we had a young ram running around in Georgetown.

17: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 17.04.2008

Dear Readers Trust that you will enjoy reading this weeks edition, quite a big one!

18: TWO BOATS CLUB ROCKING FISHING COMPETITION - Ascension (Sport) - 17.04.2008

Despite the unfavourable sea conditions, 11 teams took part in the Two Boats Club Rock Fishing Competition

19: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1204 - Ascension (Sport) - 17.04.2008

Well, where to start? A hardy crowd collected at Garden Cottage, despite the rain that had chucked down several times during the day, promising a slippery, muddy hash.

20: 9-A SIDE Football, sponsored by - Ascension (Sport) - 17.04.2008

The game began brightly with a well worked NAAFI attack. In the Absence of Capitan Steve Muggridge, Adam Robinson moved from Centre Half to partner Troy Bennett at centre midfield.

21: NEW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE APPOINTED - Ascension (Law and Order) - 17.04.2008

On Thursday 10 April 2008 at the Ascension Magistrates’ Courthouse in Georgetown, three new Justices of the Peace were sworn in.

22: Two Boats Clinic Closed - Ascension (Government) - 17.04.2008

Please note Two Boats Clinic is closed with immediate effect and will re-open on 1st May.

23: MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR ON THE SUSPENSION OF THE ISLAND COUNCIL ORDINANCE - Ascension (Government) - 17.04.2008

During my last visit to the island it became clear that the period of consultation on the future governance of Ascension Island and the election of a new Island Council could not be rushed.

24: Press Release - Garth Armstrong Carries out Government Economist Work - Ascension (Government) - 17.04.2008

The St Helena Government is in the process of recruiting a full-time Government Economist.

25: THE HARBOURS ORDINANCE, Cap A17 THE HARBOUR DECLARATION (ASCENSION) ORDER 2008 - Ascension (Government) - 17.04.2008

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 22 of the Harbours Ordinance, Cap A17, the Governor makes the following order:

26: Carpenter Vacancy - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 17.04.2008

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the position of Carpenter.

27: VACANCY – STORES SUPERVISOR - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 17.04.2008

Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a Stores Supervisor to work within the Central Stores.

28: Conservation Weekly - Respect for our wildlife… - Ascension (Conservation) - 17.04.2008

Last week, the Conservation Dept. received a rather disturbing report of misconduct on Long Beach.

29: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.04.2008

This is one occasion I shall remember for some time to come. It happened back on St. Helena when I was walking down Main Street in Jamestown when a young lady came up to me and without introducing herself started asking questions about my family.

30: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.04.2008

Homily- 06 April 2008 - I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their wonderful help and support in making the Day of Remembrance last Sunday a wonderful success. So many people helped in so many ways; it certainly was not my project alone!

31: Day of Remembrance - Ascension (Letters) - 10.04.2008

On the 30th of March 2008, the Ascension Island Heritage Society held a Day of Remembrance to commemorate the contribution of Americans to the history of Ascension.

32: From The Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 10.04.2008

Hello Readers, Lots for you to read this week.

33: Thank you - Ascension (Letters) - 10.04.2008

I would like to extend my grateful thanks and appreciation to the many people who helped to make my dream of a Day of Remembrance to commemorate the contributions of Americans to the history of Ascension a wonderful reality.

34: Ascension Day Fair - Ascension (People) - 10.04.2008

Donate a cake for the ADF - 03 May 2008

35: Ascension Day Fair - Craft Show - Ascension (People) - 10.04.2008

SO you have your seeds planted and are nurturing those tomatoes… the sun and rain are working wonders…

36: FIRST ASCENSION ISLAND SCOUT GROUP - Ascension (People) - 10.04.2008

Mr. Phil Reynolds - It`s with regret that we announce the death of Mr. Phil Reynolds in the UK last week.

37: Hash No: ?? (Still waiting…..) - Ascension (Sport) - 10.04.2008

After a few wrong turns, most of the hashers managed to find their way to the bomb dump, thanks to Mal waiting at the side of the road directing us in!!

38: 9-A SIDE Football, sponsored by “The Saints Club” - Ascension (Sport) - 10.04.2008

The season opener saw “NAAFI 1” square up against “Saints Club”. Much of the First half was spent with both teams cancelling each other out. Man of the Match “NAAFI 1’s” Julian Fuller breaking up most of the Saints Club Attacks.

39: Job Vacancy - Teaching - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 10.04.2008

Two Boats School - Ascension Island Government

40: JOB VACANCY – GENERAL WORKER - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 10.04.2008

ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - The Ascension Island Government (AIG) has two vacancies for General Workers.

41: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 10.04.2008

CAT REGISTRATION UPDATE - Has your cat been registered?

42: SPECIALIST POLICE WING FORENSIC ARCHAEOLOGY TEAM VISIT - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.04.2008

A team of three RAF policemen (WO C A C Watling, FS T Parker and Sgt M Boulton) and two forensic experts (Julie Roberts and Karl Harrison) spent the last

43: Shrine Is Bound For South Atlantic - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.04.2008

A STATUE of the Virgin Mary will be gracing the decks of RMS St Helena when it makes its voyage from Portland to the South Atlantic.

44: News From St. Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.04.2008

We are all called by God because he has work for us to do irrespective of our academic qualifications. Whatever it is we are called for is between ourselves and God.

45: Grotto News - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.04.2008

This past weekend, we were honoured to be a part of the Day of Remembrance ceremonies.

46: Day of Remembrance - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.04.2008

This past weekend, many people were honoured to be a part of the Day of Remembrance ceremonies.

47: All In A Days Work - By Gerald Yon - Ascension (Letters) - 03.04.2008

An account of my encounters at work during the Falklands War, in recognition of the 26th anniversary of the Invasion on 2nd of April.

48: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 03.04.2008

Hi Readers, A bumper edition this week, with a couple of unusual articles.

49: Letters/E-mails To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 03.04.2008

Some letters/e-mails received at the Islander.

50: Thank You - Ascension (People) - 03.04.2008

Thank you to everyone who came and contributed to Miles’ 40th birthday party last Sunday.

51: Happy Birthday Aaron - Ascension (People) - 03.04.2008

Happy birthday to Aaron

52: Hash Trash - Hash No:1203 - Ascension (Sport) - 03.04.2008

A very large crowd (sorry if we missed any names!!) gathered on the Coverdale’s patio, ready to head out on a hot afternoon!

53: Public Notice - Appointment Of Acting Administrator - Ascension (Government) - 03.04.2008

Mrs Nicola J Kerslake has been appointed Acting Administrator of Ascension Island with effect from 19 March to 17 April 2008

54: St Helena Development Agency - “Promoting And Enabling Investment” - Ascension (Government) - 03.04.2008

We’re planning for the future, are you?

55: Job Vacancy - Supply Supervisor - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 03.04.2008

Serco Defence, Science and Technology have a vacancy for a Supply supervisor to work at the Ascension Island Base Supply Section. The post is of unaccompanied status.

56: Conservation Weekly - OTEP Funding for Conservation - Ascension (Conservation) - 03.04.2008

The Conservation Department learned a couple of weeks ago that our OTEP (Overseas Territories Environmental Programme) bid to support Ascension plant work was successful.