Articles published in December 2008
  65 articles published

1: Christmas Message From The Governor 2008 - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.12.2008

Looking back on 2008, although I am sure that a great deal of progress has been made in many areas, we have been exposed to events not of our own making, and my overall impression is one of disappointment.

2: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.12.2008

Despite the holiday season, work continues on the many projects at the Heritage Society. We will be holding a “Work Morning” this

3: The Islander Christmas Lights Competition - Ascension (Internet News) - 25.12.2008

The winners of each category are:

4: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.12.2008

The message of the Angels to the Shepherds is familiar to a number of us.

5: Grotto News - Thought For The Week - 4th Sunday of Advent - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.12.2008

Just as we have all been looking forward to the arrival of Christmas where we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus, my family has been eagerly anticipating the birth of our special little baby,

6: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008

Dear all, Firstly, a very happy birthday to the Christmas Babies: Michele, Ella-Mae & Chelsea.

7: Christmas Messages - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I've enjoyed your “news paper" for a few years, especially the pictures.

8: Klinka Klub Thanks - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who were involved in any way towards organising the Klinka Klub Kiddies Kristmas Party.

9: Christmas Wishes From The Ladybirds - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008

Ladybirds Children and Parents/Guardians would like to wish everyone a

10: Christmas Wishes From Richard James International Ltd - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008

The Management and staff of Richard James International Ltd

11: Letter From Yannick & Collin - Ascension (Letters) - 25.12.2008

Dear Cable and Wireless Christmas is here, the time of giving and good will is upon us. We, Colin, Yanick and Trevor humbly beseech you to raise the silver service megabyte allowance

12: Birthday Wishes To Ella-Mae - Ascension (People) - 25.12.2008

Happy 1st birthday for Xmas Day

13: Thank You From Errol Duncan - Ascension (People) - 25.12.2008

Errol Duncan, on behalf of the Orchid charity organisation, would like to thank everyone from Ascension Island, the Falkland Islands, the R.M.S, the Bank of St Helena and anyone else who contributed!

14: Thank You From Robert's Family - Ascension (People) - 25.12.2008

Robert’s Mother Patricia, Step Dad Donald, Brother Adam and the rest of Robert’s family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the following people:

15: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 25.12.2008

ASCENSION: Temperatures and humidity continue there slow but steady rise as expected for the season.

16: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1241 - Ascension (Sport) - 25.12.2008

This week was a special xmas hash with an extra special guest. Little Chuffer and Aloe Gobby set the scene for everyone by telling them how many circle and bar checks there were.

17: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 25.12.2008

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the officers in the Ascension Island Police Detachment.

18: Press Release - Delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to Visit St Helena - Ascension (Government) - 25.12.2008

A delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association will visit St Helena in February 2009. They were originally due to visit in August this year.

19: Press Release - Policy Approved on Landholding on St Helena - Ascension (Government) - 25.12.2008

The Governor in Council has approved a policy on landholding by immigrants. This policy is linked to the recently approved Immigration Control Ordinance 2008.

20: Two Boats School Whoops a Daisy Angel and Christingle - Ascension (Education) - 25.12.2008

Many thanks to everyone who came along to support the children at Two Boats School for the Primary Production and the Christingle service.

21: Vacancies at Two Boats School - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 25.12.2008

Two Boats School serves all children on Ascension Island between the ages of 3 and 16.

22: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 25.12.2008

Last week the Conservation Department had visitor Dr Nikki Chapman, who works for Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), she has recently been appointed the Overseas Territories fund raising officer for the JNCC’s Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies Programme.

23: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.12.2008

Please note that there has been one change to the services for this month. The Christmas Carol Service will now take place on Sunday 28 and not Sunday 21 December as published last week.

24: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.12.2008

Third Sunday in Advent - The following was sent to me by a friend. It is from an interview with Rick Warren, the author of “A Purpose Driven Life”.

25: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 18.12.2008

The monthly meeting of the Heritage Society was held last week. The members were updated on the progress of the many projects currently underway.

26: ASCENSION DAY FAIR COMMITTEE - Ascension (Letters) - 18.12.2008

Volunteers are required to fill next years ADF Committee.

27: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 18.12.2008

Hello everyone, Please be advised that the Islander will be on sale in the shops next Tuesday 23rd December,

28: Christmas Greetings - Ascension (People) - 18.12.2008

Greetings

29: Xmas is Coming In 8 Sleeps - Ascension (Natural Events) - 18.12.2008

Xmas is Coming In 8 Sleeps - See Greetings within

30: Hash Trash No 1240 - Ascension (Sport) - 18.12.2008

After a delay for Uncle Fester to go looking for some lost souls only to find the were not hashing after all even though this was their last opportunity the hash got off to a slightly late start.

31: St Helena Government expresses deep dismay at postponement of “vital” airport decision - Ascension (Government) - 18.12.2008

His Excellency, Andrew Gurr, Governor of St Helena, has expressed the deep dismay of the people of St Helena at today’s announcement by the British Government that negotiations over the contract constructing an airport on the Island are to be delayed.

32: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 18.12.2008

Last week the Conservation Department were very busy with passing visitors and tours.

33: Santa Visits VT Mess - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.12.2008

Santa’s first visit to Ascension for 2008 was to the VT Mess in Two Boats

34: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 11.12.2008

It has been another busy week for Heritage Island volunteers. The Johnsons continue their important work in the Archives, sorting through the vast collection of photographs, printed material and other important parts of Ascension history.

35: News From St. Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.12.2008

The coloured street lights in Georgetown, coloured lights in our homes, “Let the People Sing” which we had in the Two Boats Club

36: News From The Grotto-Thought For the Week - 2nd Sunday of Advent - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.12.2008

This past Sunday was the second Sunday in Advent. Around Ascension the holiday season is in full swing.

37: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 11.12.2008

Hello All, PLEASE ALL NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR THE XMAS EDITION IS SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER- 2PM

38: Brownies - Ascension (People) - 11.12.2008

The girls of the 1st Ascension Brownies had a great time at the Girl Guiding Christmas party last Saturday.

39: Merry Christmas From The Scouts - Ascension (People) - 11.12.2008

Merry Christmas from the Ascension Island Scouts

40: Brownies, Rainbow's & Guides Coffee Morning - Ascension (People) - 11.12.2008

The Coffee Morning in Aid of the Cancer Support Awareness Charity and our Guiding units here on the Island, which was held on Saturday 29th November at the Saint’s Club Cinema Hall turn out to be another year of success.

41: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 11.12.2008

Statistics for the week ending Monday 08 December 2008

42: TWO BOATS CLUB DARTS ELIMINATOR - Ascension (Sport) - 11.12.2008

Another Eliminator competition – same eliminator; Alex Turner proved, once again, that he is the one to overcome in this knock-out competition.

43: Hash Trash - Ascension (Sport) - 11.12.2008

A very select group turned up this week including the little ones at the Two Boats Water Tanks.

44: Planning Notice - Ascension (Government) - 11.12.2008

The Director of Technical Services has received the following planning application:

45: New Stamp Issue – Release 15/12/08 Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarchs - Ascension (Government) - 11.12.2008

On 21 December 2007 Elizabeth II became Britain’s oldest reigning monarch surpassing Queen Victoria who died aged 81 years, seven months, four weeks and one day on 22 January 1901 and George III five days earlier.

46: Middle 2’s Trip Around the Island - Ascension (Education) - 11.12.2008

On Tuesday 2nd December Middle 2 had a great day out, visiting places around the island that are important to them for various reasons.

47: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 11.12.2008

I’d like to thank all the staff who have put the production together – Mrs Augustus, Mrs Roberts, Ms Evans, Ms Trodd, Mrs Birkett, Mrs A Yon, Mrs T Yon, Mrs Leo, Miss Henry, Mrs Harris, Mrs L Yon, Mrs Owen, Mrs Andrews, Miss Thomas.

48: Operations Controller - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 11.12.2008

Serco Defence, Science and Technology have a vacancy for an Operations Controller at Ascension Island Base.

49: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 04.12.2008

The past weekend found the guys moving more furniture. A.I.M.S. kindly donated some work tables and shelving units which have been moved into the old garage in the fort.

50: LETTERS TO THE ISLANDER - open letter to the Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 04.12.2008

Who is this U.K.A.I.S.A.? United Kingdom Ascension Island Support Association, obviously they haven’t kept abreast of the on-goings of Ascension Island, A.I.G. and the residents.

51: From the Editors - BON VOYAGE - John Howell - Ascension (Letters) - 04.12.2008

Very many thanks, and a fond farewell to John Howell, who leaves Ascension Island this month.

52: The Islander Newspaper’s Christmas Lights Competition - Ascension (People) - 04.12.2008

This year’s Competition will be co-ordinated by the Islander Newspaper and sponsored by AIG

53: Congratulations Sarah and Onray - Ascension (People) - 04.12.2008

Sarah and Onray would like to thank everyone for making their wedding day a memorable occasion and very many thanks to all who kindly sent cards and gifts.

54: 1000th RECORDED DIVE ON ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Sport) - 04.12.2008

Congratulations to Mal Moss who completed his 1000th recorded dive on Ascension Island last Sunday.

55: Hash No: 1238 - Ascension (Sport) - 04.12.2008

A good crowd gathered at the road to the Pines, but were soon complaining about the coolness of the air up there!!

56: Ask A Lawyer - Ascension (Law and Order) - 04.12.2008

Things have been hectic on the Legal Side in St Helena with the arrival of the Chief Justice who launched into his busy list.

57: Ascension Island Council Meeting, Wednesday November 26 2008 - Ascension (Government) - 04.12.2008

“The Island Council met yesterday with all members present except Councillor Ann Miller and the Crown Counsel who are currently off island. The Governor and Attorney General participated by teleconference.

58: PRESS RELEASE - From HoD Legal Lands and Planning - Ascension (Government) - 04.12.2008

The new Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance 2008 will come into effect on 1st December.

59: PUBLIC NOTICE - “LIFE SAVING THROWING STROPS” - Ascension (Government) - 04.12.2008

Ascension Island Government Fire & Sea Rescue Service has recently taken delivery of new life saving devices designed to rescue persons in difficulty from the water.

60: PUBLIC NOTICES - VHF Radio Frequecies and Clearances and Amateur Radio Licences - Ascension (Government) - 04.12.2008

The public are reminded that all frequencies and channels for VHF radios must be cleared with the Administrator to avoid disruption to channels and frequencies already in operation on Ascension.

61: PRESS RELEASE - Ascension (Government) - 04.12.2008

GARRON YON GAINS MASTERS DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS

62: Two Boats School - Week 13 (01/12/08) - Ascension (Education) - 04.12.2008

Dear Parents/Guardians,

63: Two Boats School - The Snowman - Ascension (Education) - 04.12.2008

In Literacy in year 5 and 6 we have been adding speech and thought to characters in two short films that tell the story through music, one was called ‘The Piano’ and the other was ‘The Snowman’.

64: Vacancy - Refrigeration Mechanic - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 04.12.2008

Ascenison Island Goverment

65: CONSERVATION WEEKLY - Ascension (Conservation) - 04.12.2008

This week the Conservation Department bids farewell to Phil Lambdon, Botanist from Kew, who has been here working under the Invasive Species Project doing a plant survey around Ascension.