Articles published in September 2008
  52 articles published

1: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.09.2008

The Archives building was discovered to be in worse condition as a result of the leaks than first thought.

2: Orchid - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.09.2008

Orchid exists to save men’s lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness.

3: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.09.2008

Whilst on a holiday a family took us on a day’s tour of different places.

4: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.09.2008

Once again, it is time to say good-bye to a couple of good friends. Over the next few weeks, Elizabeth Hill and Mike Cyr will be leaving.

5: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 25.09.2008

We would like to say a sincere thank you to all of our friends and colleagues here on Ascension who supported and comforted us

6: A Fond Farewell to Bosey and Sylvia - Ascension (People) - 25.09.2008

When the RMS set sail for St Helena on the 30th August 2008, Ascension bade farewell to Sylvia & Keith ‘Bosey’ Jonas, who have returned home to retire after 21 years working at the Atlantic Relay Station.

7: Birthday Greetings to Shalane - Ascension (People) - 25.09.2008

To My Friend Shalane

8: Sonny Bo Retires After 44 Years On Ascension - Ascension (People) - 25.09.2008

LAST WEEK, the Works and Services Department bade farewell to Arthur Thomas, better known as Sonny Bo,

9: Team St.Helena Arrives At Ascension - Ascension (Sport) - 25.09.2008

Arriving on the island last week on the first leg of their epic journey, was the sports team from St Helena off to Pune in India to compete in the Commonwealth Youth Games.

10: Flipper Trophy Knockout Tournament – 2008 (Week 2). - Ascension (Sport) - 25.09.2008

I’m afraid I’ve had to be tasked in providing you with the report on Saturday’s Football game for the Flipper Trophy Knockout Competition as our “Roving Reporter”

11: Hash Trash - Hash No:1227 - Ascension (Sport) - 25.09.2008

Well, it was I’m Easy’s last hash, and she’d made it quite clear that it was going to be anything but easy!

12: 11km Sponsored Run - Sunday 21st September - Ascension (Sport) - 25.09.2008

First lady and first gent for the 11km run

13: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 25.09.2008

It has been a relatively quiet week for the Ascension Police Detachment, a total of four reports were received and dealt with, which were of the following nature:-

14: Nomination Day 30th September 2008 - Ascension (Government) - 25.09.2008

CRITERIA TO STAND AS A COUNCILLOR - There are seven elected member seats on the Island Council.

15: General Election On Ascension Island - Ascension (Government) - 25.09.2008

Nomination Day 30th September 2008

16: Public Notice - Review of Food Supply Chain - Ascension (Government) - 25.09.2008

Ascension Island Government recently commissioned a review of the Food Supply Chain in the Retail Sector on the island.

17: Year 11 Work Experience Part 1 - Ascension (Education) - 25.09.2008

In my 3 weeks of work experience at the Base Motor pool, Interserve Bench Joiners and AIG Carpentry Shop. I have learnt to develop my skills

18: Catering Assistant Required - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 25.09.2008

The Obsidian Hotel, Ascension, is about to re-launch its Restaurant and Bar once our new Chef, Martin Benjamin, joins us in October.

19: ASCENSION’S GRASSES (PART THREE): By Phil Lambdon - Ascension (Conservation) - 25.09.2008

Blue grass (N. American name), cerrillo (Spanish name), common thatching grass (S. African name), coolati grass (Australian name)

20: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.09.2008

Restoration work at Fort Thornton is still continuing.

21: Battle Of Britain Commemorative Service - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.09.2008

BATTLE OF BRITAIN COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE HELD AT ST MARY’S CHURCH ASCENSION ISLAND

22: News From St.Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.09.2008

Dear Friends, Dear Friends Once again it is my privilege and joy to be on Ascension Island and Canon Clive has given me the opportunity of writing a message to you.

23: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.09.2008

Again, on this island with a British military base, Battle of Britain Sunday has come around.

24: Thank You and Farewell - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.09.2008

A Presentation was made to Lay Minister Clarence Roberts by Canon Clive Duncan MBE from the Parish of St Mary

25: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 18.09.2008

Hello there readers, Hope you all enjoy this week’s issue.

26: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1226 - Ascension (Sport) - 18.09.2008

Everyone managed to find their way down the right track to the old Exile’s Club at Catherine Point on Saturday afternoon.

27: Flipper Trophy Knockout Competition – Week 1 - Ascension (Sport) - 18.09.2008

The 7th running of the annual Flipper Trophy began last weekend; the tournament is run as a dedication to the memory of Andrew “Flipper” Bennett

28: ONE BOAT GOLF CLUB NEWS - Ascension (Sport) - 18.09.2008

Last Saturday saw the final days play in this years Open Championship, going into the final round Lawson Henry was in the lead by 10 shots,

29: Dewpond Run 2008 - Ascension (Sport) - 18.09.2008

Advanced Warning! Sunday 2nd November

30: POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 18.09.2008

The Ascension Police Detachment had a relatively quiet week, having only received one report requesting Police Assistance.

31: ASCENSION ISLAND DRIVING LICENCE - Ascension (Law and Order) - 18.09.2008

General information concerning the use of motor vehicles on Ascension Island

32: General Election Nomination Day - Ascension (Government) - 18.09.2008

A General Election will be held on 14 October 2008 if there are more than seven (7) candidates nominated.

33: General Election Nomination Day - Ascension (Government) - 18.09.2008

There are seven elected member seats on the Island Council.

34: Vacancies On Ascension Competitive Salary + benefits - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 18.09.2008

In our business its not just the tradesmen who deliver exceptional services, the administration and procurement staff play an absolutely vital part too.

35: Conservation Weekly - ASCENSION’S GRASSES (PART TWO): - Ascension (Conservation) - 18.09.2008

A very widespread species throughout the tropics, occurring in North and South America, southern Europe, Africa and Asia as far as China.

36: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.09.2008

There was a great turnout for the showing of Col. Zwinger’s video last week at the Volcano Club last week!

37: New's From St. Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.09.2008

Congratulations to Aaron, Danielle and James who was confirmed by Bishop John last Sunday morning.

38: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.09.2008

This was supposed to be in the paper two weeks ago, but apparently the file couldn’t be opened.

39: Congratulation Aaron, James & Danielle - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.09.2008

Bishop John with those Confirmed on Sunday, 7th September 2008, at St Mary the Virgin.

40: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 11.09.2008

Hi Readers Such happy faces on our front cover this issue!

41: Thank You From Elizabeth Hill - Ascension (Letters) - 11.09.2008

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Islander volunteers with whom I have had the pleasure to print and collate over the last three years.

42: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1225 - Ascension (Sport) - 11.09.2008

Although the day was miserable up to this point, a determined group of hounds arrived ready to have a go at the Hash, regardless of the weather.

43: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.09.2008

During the period Monday 1st September to Monday 8th September 2008, the Ascension Police Detachment dealt with a total of eight reports :-

44: BUSINESS NEWS FROM ST HELENA - Ex-Co Report 18th – 2nd September 2008 - Ascension (Government) - 11.09.2008

Although it has been three weeks since an Ex-Co, there were only two items on the agenda for today’s meeting. However there was some useful discussion during Any Other Business.

45: Public Notice - Ascension (Government) - 11.09.2008

The following was issued by the MOD on 27 August 2008:

46: News From Two Boats School - Week 1/2 04/09/08 - Ascension (Education) - 11.09.2008

We would like to welcome you all back to another school year.

47: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 11.09.2008

In recent months heavy rains have encouraged the growth of grasses on Ascension.

48: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.09.2008

In this week’s edition of the Islander the St. Mary’s Parish Council has published a detailed account of the last fund raising and also thanking all those who helped in any way.

49: Rockin’ Atlantic! - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.09.2008

There was a good turn-out of islanders at the Saints Club on Saturday 16 August bopping along to the beat of Atlantic Rock!

50: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.09.2008

As usual, this past week I’ve been doing a lot of hiking. Wandering around the heritage sites of this island is fascinating.

51: HASH TRASH NO 1224 - Ascension (Sport) - 04.09.2008

Everyone met at the Motor Cross Track this week. There were lots of new faces and plenty familiar ones too.

52: INTERIM REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2008 - Ascension (Government) - 04.09.2008

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