Articles published in May 2009
  74 articles published

1: The Latest Arrival - Ascension (People) - 28.05.2009

Many congratulations to Kelly

2: Rainbows Say Thank You - Ascension Day Fair. - Ascension (People) - 28.05.2009

The Rainbows would like to thank

3: Happy Birthday to Jeremy Thomas - Ascension (People) - 28.05.2009

For our darling Son Jeremy Thomas

4: ADF Community Craft Show - Ascension (People) - 28.05.2009

We hope you all enjoyed the ADF, and I’m sure you’ll agree that all the hard work was worth it!!

5: News from St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 28.05.2009

First I would like to say a very big ‘thank you’ to everyone that supported the Ascension Day Fair on Saturday.

6: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 28.05.2009

It has been a busy week with the Conservation Department, visitors from all over, St Helena, UK, Falklands, South Georgia etc,

7: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 28.05.2009

Hello again,

8: Thank You - Ascension (People) - 28.05.2009

I would like to say a big thank you to Helen for the care before and after the safe delivery of Wyatt Cameron.

9: Hash Trash No: 1261 - Ascension (Sport) - 28.05.2009

This was a hashless hash with few hashers.

10: John Travolta drops in on Ascension Island - Ascension (People) - 28.05.2009

During the early hours of Thursday 21st May 2009, John Travolta, accompanied by his wife Kelly Preston and daughter Ella, made a brief visit to Ascension Island on their way from South Africa back to the USA.

11: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 28.05.2009

Where were you born? Hitchin

12: Sports Results - 17 and 23 May 2009 - Ascension (Sport) - 28.05.2009

Ascension Island Sports Results

13: Sports Results - Week 8 - 24 May 2009 - Ascension (Sport) - 28.05.2009

Ascension Island Sports Results - Continued

14: Met Office Ascension Island Base - Ascension (Met Office) - 28.05.2009

The Met Office Weather Report

15: Fulltime Firefighter/Lifeboat Operator - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 21.05.2009

The above position is currently available with the Fire & Sea Rescue Service of the Ascension Island Government

16: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 21.05.2009

Sooty Terns which are known as Wideawakes, they come to Ascension during their nesting cycle that’s about 9.6 months

17: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 21.05.2009

We are now in a position to start to tape record suspect interviews in line with UK Police Services and the Police And Criminal Evidence Act.

18: Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 21.05.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 18th 2009

19: Job Vacancies On Ascension Island - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 21.05.2009

Interserve Defence on Ascension Island requires the services of 2 Mechanical Fitters, an Electrician and an Administrator to work on the Ascension Island Base.

20: Visit Of Mr.Karol M Rogawski, FRCS Urol, Consultant Urologist - Ascension (Letters) - 21.05.2009

Dear Dr. Alex Wonner, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the Ascension Island Government for an invitation to provide urology consultations for the patients under your care.

21: GIRL GUIDES’ CENTENARY CAMP AUGUST 2010 - Ascension (People) - 21.05.2009

Ten Guides and 2 Leaders from the 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit have been invited to attend the Guides’ Centenary Camp at Harewood House, near Leeds from 31st July to 11th August 2010.

22: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.05.2009

Ascension Day falls on 21 May this year which is also St. Helena’s Day.

23: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 21.05.2009

Lots in this issue! Hope to see everyone at the Ascension Day Fair on Saturday.

24: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 21.05.2009

Reading the 'write up' from the Hash Bash, I always find entertaining and amusing. Everyone's nick name brings a smile as I try to put faces to the name.

25: Congratulations - Ascension (People) - 21.05.2009

Welcome to Lucas George Thomas

26: Paper From The Governor Of St. Helena - Ascension (Government) - 21.05.2009

I found this a particularly interesting Executive Council. We had a number of fascinating issues to discuss and quite a few current concerns were raised under Any Other Business.

27: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.05.2009

This week, we are getting close to the day of Ascension, when the Lord completed his forty days on Earth before ascending to heaven.

28: Happy birthday to a wonderful Mum and friend - Ascension (People) - 21.05.2009

Happy birthday to a wonderful Mum and friend, Annie Maggott For Sunday the 24th May 2009

29: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 21.05.2009

Where were you born? Half Tree Hollow

30: Public Notice - Ascension (Government) - 21.05.2009

The following is an update to the Public Notice published on 16th March 2009. FARES: UK TO ASCENSION AND VICE VERSA

31: Press Release - REGIONAL MEETING OF SOUTH ATLANTIC INVASIVE SPECIES PROJECT - Ascension (Government) - 21.05.2009

Around thirty delegates from the UK overseas territories, UK and Europe convened on Ascension Island yesterday today to begin a four day meeting.

32: Ascension Day Fair (ADF) - Runway Dash - Ascension (Sport) - 21.05.2009

The event started well at 0700hrs when Marc and Larry’s first vehicle loaded up with tables and equipment was found to have a puncture.

33: Breaking News - Conservation - Ascension (Conservation) - 14.05.2009

The Ascension Island Conservation Department is please to announce that it’s bid for OTEP funds to finance a visitor’s education center at the Red Lion has been approved in principle and subject to the acceptance and signing of a detailed MOU.

34: POLICE REPORT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 14.05.2009

THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE POLICE IS: 6666 This number is staffed 24/7 if it is a genuine emergency please use it. Just because there is not a Police Officer in the Police Station it does not mean there are no officers on duty.

35: CONSULTATION ON OPTIONS FOR ACCESS TO ST HELENA - Ascension (Letters) - 14.05.2009

Each St Helenian has been given the opportunity to have their say in the consultation process on whether an airport is the most appropriate option for access to St Helena in the current economic climate.

36: ASCENSION ISLAND ADVENTURE RUN & BARBECUE TWO BOATS TO ENGLISH BAY - Ascension (Sport) - 14.05.2009

Now that everyone is warmed up from the Runway Dash, keep those trainers nearby! On 28th June the first ever Ascension Island Adventure Run will be held.

37: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.05.2009

I AM THE VINE YOU ARE THE BRANCHS, WHOEVER REMAINS IN ME, WITH ME IN HIM, BEARS FRUIT IN PLENTY; OR CUT OFF FROM ME YOU CAN DO NOTHING. (John 15: 1-8)

38: Public Notice - Commemorative Coinage - Ascension (Government) - 14.05.2009

The Island Council has advised the Governor to introduce a Commemorative Coinage Ordinance for Ascension Island.

39: Public Notice - Driving Licences - Ascension (Government) - 14.05.2009

The Island Council has advised the Governor to increase driving licence, registration of motor vehicle, inspection of vehicle and certificate of competence fees on Ascension Island by 3%.

40: Public Notice - Seat Belt Legislation - Ascension (Government) - 14.05.2009

The Island Council has advised the Governor to introduce seat belt legislation for Ascension Island.

41: News From The Grotto - - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.05.2009

This is another of the stories I received via email. As I have said before I don’t know if it’s true, but it doesn’t matter. It’s the thought that counts. Especially on Mother’s Day for those of us from North America! Here it is:

42: Hash No. 1260 - Ascension (Sport) - 14.05.2009

A good size crowd gathered at the Edwards compound to make sure the family was packed and ready to leave the island…

43: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 14.05.2009

The Ascension Island Heritage Society would like to thank all those who dropped by our Open House this past weekend.

44: Turtle Tracks- May 11th 2009 - Ascension (Conservation) - 14.05.2009

We have just completed a short visit to the Island after an absence of 2 (Brendan) and 11 (Susanne) years, respectively and thought readers of the Islander both near and far would be interested in reading about some aspects of our visit.

45: International Conference held on Ascension Island - Ascension (Conservation) - 14.05.2009

Biodiversity and the Threat of Invasive Alien Species on Fragile Island Ecosystems

46: Press Release - St Helena - Ascension (Commerce) - 14.05.2009

Board of Directors appointed for the Bank of St Helena

47: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 14.05.2009

Where were you born? Victoria Hospital, does that give it away?

48: PUBLIC NOTICE - INCREASE IN UK PASSPORT FEES - Ascension (Government) - 14.05.2009

The Passport Policy and Procedures Section of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office have advised that with effect from 9 April 2009, the following overseas fees will apply to applications for British Passports.

49: ISLAND COUNCIL MEETING: 27 April 2009 - Ascension (Government) - 14.05.2009

The Island Council met in formal session on Tuesday 27 April at 1630 in the Council Chamber.

50: Sports Results 9th & 10th May - Ascension (Sport) - 14.05.2009

Ascension Island Sports

51: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 14.05.2009

Hello All, Hope you’ve all had a good week and enjoyed the Runway Dash- well done to all who entered.

52: Cubs - Runway Dash - Ascension (Sport) - 14.05.2009

A fantastic Well Done

53: 1st Ascension Girlguiding Car Wash - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.05.2009

Saturday, 2nd May was a fun but hard working day for the girls of the 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit!!!!

54: Year 9 At The Crossroads - Ascension (Education) - 07.05.2009

I have just been choosing my GCSE options these past few weeks. I have chosen subjects that I believe will help me to get a job on the RMS St Helena.

55: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 07.05.2009

This species has a distinctive yellow tail that attracts a lot of attention. It is a small fish with a very dark body which occasionally flashes a brilliant royal blue if closer to the surface.

56: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 07.05.2009

When we had the Rotterdam in port last Thursday a number of the tourists came to visit St. Mary’s Church.

57: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 07.05.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 4th May 2008

58: Keep Ascension Clean - “Adopt A Road” - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.05.2009

Over the last few years we`ve had volunteers who have been helping to keep our roadsides clean of cans and bottles that others so selfishly and mindlessly discard.

59: Closure Of Post Office On Saturday - Ascension (Government) - 07.05.2009

Due to acute staff shortage, the Post Office will not open for business

60: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 07.05.2009

Hello Readers Hope you enjoy this edition, there’s quite a bit of info for the upcoming ADF

61: Dewpond T-Shirts - Ascension (Letters) - 07.05.2009

" I have just received the extra Dew Pond T-Shirts for last year that were

62: AIG F&SRS REPLACEMENT FIRE ENGINE - Ascension (Government) - 07.05.2009

AIG Fire & Sea Rescue Service (F&SRS) is pleased to announce the delivery of a refurbished Volvo FL6 14 Fire Engine (as pictured above) purchased through capital budget funding.

63: RAINBOWS PAJAMA PARTY - Ascension (People) - 07.05.2009

On Thursday Evening 30th April 2009, at 6pm the Ascension Island Rainbow unit gathered at the Obsidian Hotel in Room 2

64: Brooke's Make Over Birthday Party - Ascension (People) - 07.05.2009

Brooke Harris would like to thank all her friends for helping her to celebrate her 8th birthday. It was the best Make Over Party ever!!

65: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 07.05.2009

In the days between Easter and Ascension, we hear the stories from the Bible about Jesus walking among his followers on Earth, who have to rely on their faith to believe what they are seeing.

66: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1259 - Ascension (Sport) - 07.05.2009

A large crowd gathered at the Mountain Red Hill cairn, all with worried eyes cast upwards.

67: News From Two Boats Club - Ascension (Sport) - 07.05.2009

Skittles and Darts League's 2009

68: Open House at Fort Hayes Gallery & Museum - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.05.2009

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE AT FORT HAYES GALLERY & MUSEUM

69: Mystery Interviewees - Ascension (People) - 07.05.2009

Who are this weeks mystery interviewees

70: New Stamp Issue - Ascension (Government) - 07.05.2009

On 7 May 1909, the Admiralty placed the first specific order for an aircraft for military operations; an act that would ultimately lead to the Royal Navy setting many of the standards and practices that are used to this day.

71: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC RE: SWINE FLU - Ascension (Government) - 07.05.2009

You are probably wondering what contingency plans are in place concerning the "Swine Flu" ?pandemic.

72: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 07.05.2009

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 30th April 2009:-

73: Whats On At The Saints Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.05.2009

Whats on at the Saints club

74: Sports Results 2nd & 3rd May - Ascension (Sport) - 07.05.2009

Sports Results 2nd & 3rd May