Articles published in August 2008
  29 articles published

1: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 28.08.2008

SHARING WORK - Ocean View Club was beautifully decorated for the wedding reception of Mark and Jolene last Saturday afternoon.

2: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 28.08.2008

Hi Readers, Congratulations to Jolene and Mark on getting married. Well done to those that won trophies for the Saints Club Rock Fishing Competition.

3: Congratulations Mark & Jolene - Ascension (People) - 28.08.2008

Mark and Jolene would like to thank everyone for helping with the preparing of their wedding and to those who ensured everything ran smoothly on the day.

4: New Stamp Issue – Release 28/08/08 - Botanists & Plants - Ascension (Commerce) - 28.08.2008

The earliest visitors to Ascension during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries found very few plants growing on the island.

5: Press Release - St Helena - Polling Day Approaches - Ascension (Government) - 28.08.2008

Polling Day is fast approaching and soon, people will have the opportunity to elect a new councillor for the West Electoral Area.

6: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.08.2008

It is just two weeks away when we will have our Bishop back with us for approximately two weeks in September.

7: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 21.08.2008

Hi Readers, Sadly, an end to the Olympic coverage this week – but a Public Holiday, sun and fun still to come.

8: HASH TRASH NO 1222 - Ascension (Sport) - 21.08.2008

It was a hash with a difference this week as the Major explained that it was and wasn’t long and had 9 circle checks and one bar check.

9: Conservation Weekly - Explorers Climb Cross Hill - Ascension (Conservation) - 21.08.2008

Last week the Ascension Explorers visited Cross Hill and the guns.

10: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.08.2008

For a number of years of years I enjoyed going fishing with a couple of my friends on a Maundy Thursday evening. We would leave home around five thirty and return next morning.

11: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 14.08.2008

Hello Readers, Quite a small edition this week, nevertheless trust that you will enjoy reading.!

12: Thankyou Message - Louis Thomas Bassi - Ascension (Letters) - 14.08.2008

Louis Thomas Bassi was born at Georgetown Hospital on Monday 4th August 2008 weighing 7 pounds 13.5 ounces.

13: Flight Safety Commendation Award - Citation Samantha Arms-Lawrence - Ascension (People) - 14.08.2008

Mrs. Samantha Arms-Lawrence is employed by Serco Defence, Science & Technology as an Aircraft Handler within the Visiting Aircraft Handling Section on Ascension Island Base

14: HASH TRASH NO 1221 - Ascension (Sport) - 14.08.2008

This week’s hashers met up in the Crystal Bay car park for an early start to the hash.

15: Public Notice - CLAIM TO BE REGISTERED AS AN ELECTOR - Ascension (Government) - 14.08.2008

In accordance with the Interim Registration of Electors Order 2008 made under the Island Council (Temporary Provisions) Ordinance 2008,

16: Press Release St Helena - Red Notices Issue - Ascension (Government) - 14.08.2008

Today, the Returning Officer issued red notices which show how people should vote in the By-election. Similar details will appear in the newspapers this week.

17: Conservation Weekly - EXPLORERS VISIT DEVIL’S RIDING SCHOOL - Ascension (Conservation) - 14.08.2008

It’s time again for the Ascension Explorers! This yearly series of activities gives Ascension’s children insight into the wildlife and habitats of the island.

18: Sponsored Walk Income - Ascension (Letters) - 07.08.2008

The Sponsored Walk that was held on 21st June brought in a total of £720.70.

19: ENGLISH BAY BEACH CLEAN-UP - Ascension (Letters) - 07.08.2008

Last Friday, the 1st Ascension Girl Guides went to their adopted beach – English Bay for a clean up and to give the rocky pathway a fresh coat of paint.

20: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 07.08.2008

Hello Everyone, Hope you’ve all had a good week.

21: Congratulations Stacy Yon - Ascension (People) - 07.08.2008

Stacey Yon has graduated from a leading UK law school with a Bachelors Degree in Law. Stacey, who achieved a 2:1 honours from Bristol University- she will return to St Helena to work

22: A Sisters Peak Send Off to Joe Pesta - Ascension (People) - 07.08.2008

Joe Pesta, a machinist for L3-Communications, died while hiking up Cross Hill on Monday July 21, 2008.

23: Hash Trash - Number:1220 - Ascension (Sport) - 07.08.2008

A large crowd gather at Uncle Festers house. The on on was up the road towards the football field.

24: Opening of new Sea Passenger Terminal - Ascension (Government) - 07.08.2008

The Ascension Island Government is pleased to announce that those passengers travelling to St Helena on 11th August by RMS will be processed through the new Passenger Handling Facility that has been built in a section of the Warehouse at the Pier head.

25: Press Release St Helena - Get Ready for the By-Election - Ascension (Government) - 07.08.2008

St. Helena Public Relations/Information Office - The announcement of Councillor John Reid’s resignation should have started people thinking about who will be the new councillor in the West Electoral Area.

26: Press Release St Helena - Speaker of the House Resigns - Ascension (Government) - 07.08.2008

The Honourable Speaker, Eric George MBE, has resigned from Legislative Council. His resignation took effect from 1 August 2008.

27: PUBLIC NOTICE - Ascension Island Government - Ascension (Government) - 07.08.2008

Andrew Allen, Head of the Southern Oceans Team in the FCO Overseas Territories Directorate will arrive at Ascension on 13 August 2008 for a two day visit.

28: Job Vacancy - Interserve Defence - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 07.08.2008

ELECTRICAL Employment Opportunities Ascension Island - Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits

29: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 07.08.2008

Phil Lambdon and Andrew Darlow from the EU Invasive Species Project have returned to Ascension to complete a survey of plants on the island.