Articles published in June 2009
  51 articles published

1: Two Boats School - Week 36 22/06/09 - Ascension (Education) - 25.06.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians,

2: Conservation Weekly - Hawksbill Turtle - Ascension (Conservation) - 25.06.2009

This is a small turtle with a beautiful shell (the original tortoise shell), which merges with the environment.

3: POLICE REPORT - COMMUNITY POLICING - Ascension (Law and Order) - 25.06.2009

Now the Police Detachment is up to strength named officers will assume responsibility for certain geographical areas on the island.

4: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.06.2009

The disciples were so much looking forward to enjoy a well earned break from the crowds.

5: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 25.06.2009

Hello Readers, Lots of events going on around the Island this weekend to keep everyone busy.

6: Hash Trash No 1265 Patio 13 the Base - Ascension (Sport) - 25.06.2009

The on-on started without any hash – was this an environmental trend we were setting?

7: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.06.2009

In this week’s readings, we hear about the storms that caused fear amongst the men in Jesus’ company, and how He appeared unconcerned, almost to the point of foolishness.

8: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 25.06.2009

Where were you born? In the building I recently converted into flats.

9: Sports Results 20TH & 21ST June - Ascension (Sport) - 25.06.2009

Ascension Island Sports Results

10: The 3rd Edition to the Ascension Girls Calendar “At Work & Play” - Ascension (People) - 25.06.2009

will be on sale from this weekend the Saints Club, Two Boats Club, BX & the NAAFI.

11: What Is Happening On Ascension? - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.06.2009

Ascension Island is facing increased financial hardship. For the last three years, the UK Ministry of Defence occupied many buildings on Ascension

12: Thank You From The Guides - Ascension (Letters) - 18.06.2009

The Guides would like to Thank AIG for the loan of

13: Farewell to Obsidian`s “Mum”! - Ascension (People) - 18.06.2009

Friday`s RMS will have a very special passenger leaving Ascension this week – Shirley Francis is finally retiring after many years living and working on Ascension.

14: Public Notice - Ascension (Government) - 18.06.2009

The text of a letter dated 27 May 2009 from Gillian Merron MP to members of the Island Council seeks the latter’s views on the draft new Constitution

15: Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 18.06.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 15th June, 2009

16: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.06.2009

Well, I’m back from a wonderful, but busy vacation, followed by a week working in Antigua.

17: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1264(?) - Ascension (Sport) - 18.06.2009

Well, it seems that the early start confused a few folks, as did the rather tardy arrival of the hares!

18: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 18.06.2009

In the near future the AIG will be marking out the road system and parking area around the Pier Head.

19: Public Notice - Appointment of Justices of the Peace - Ascension (Government) - 18.06.2009

His Excellency the Governor is very appreciative of the contribution of the current Justices of the Peace (JPs) but to ensure appropriate cover he wishes to appoint additional Justices of the Peace to sit in the Ascension Magistrates’ Court.

20: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.06.2009

We are told that patience is a virtue but for some of us that is not so. Patience is not always the easiest of things to have.

21: Conservation Weekly-contributed by Phil Lambdon - Ascension (Conservation) - 18.06.2009

Following on from the invasive species conference which was held on Ascension this month, it seems appropriate that one very topical issue has caught the attention of the South Atlantic Invasive Species Project team recently.

22: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 18.06.2009

Hello Readers Trust that you all had a good long weekend off

23: Congratulations - Ascension (People) - 18.06.2009

Congratulations to David, Melanie & Kelis on the arrival of their Son & Brother Jaylen Lewis Keith Beard

24: 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit Awards - Ascension (People) - 18.06.2009

At the Residency on the evening of Saturday 13th June 2009, H.H. The Administrator, Mr. Ross Denny made a presentation of certificates and badges, on behalf of the 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit to the following:-

25: 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit Awards - Ascension (People) - 18.06.2009

At the Residency on the evening of Saturday 13th June 2009, H.H. The Administrator, Mr. Ross Denny made a presentation of certificates and badges, on behalf of the 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit to the following:-

26: Two Boats School - Week 34 08/06/09 - Ascension (Education) - 11.06.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians, Splash gala: We all had a wonderful time on Friday morning at the gala in Georgetown pool.

27: Police Report - Ascension (Government) - 11.06.2009

Over the years I have heard many excuses for not wearing a seatbelt.

28: Met Office Ascension Island Base - Ascension (Met Office) - 11.06.2009

The Met Office Weather Report

29: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.06.2009

When we are asked to organise an event it is not unusual to start to worry as the date draws near.

30: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 11.06.2009

Hello Readers,

31: PUBLIC SOLICITOR ON ASCENSION - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.06.2009

I will be coming to Ascension by the ship arriving (God and RMS willing) on the morning of Friday 19th June.

32: ST. MARY PARISH ASCENSION ISLAND. - Ascension (Letters) - 11.06.2009

When the Church Council met on Wednesday 3rd June it was agreed that the people of Ascension Island be made aware of how the Church is being financed here.

33: Hash Trash No: 1263(?) - Ascension (Sport) - 11.06.2009

This was most definitely a hash in two parts.

34: FOR SALE BY TENDER - Ascension (Commerce) - 11.06.2009

A TWO BEDROOM BUNGALOW, WITH GARAGE IN THE WHITE GATE AREA, ST HELENA ISLAND.

35: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 11.06.2009

Where were you born? Jamestown St Helena

36: Sports Results 6th & 7th June - Ascension (Sport) - 11.06.2009

Ascension Island Sports

37: VACANCY FOR A PART-TIME NURSERY TEACHING ASSISTANT - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 11.06.2009

Two Boats School - ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT

38: VACANCY FOR ASSISTANT CONSERVATION OFFICER - Ascension (Government) - 11.06.2009

Ascension Island Government

39: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 04.06.2009

This is a chunky, powerful bird, 48cm long (about 100cm including the central tail feathers) and with wingspan 105cm.

40: Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 04.06.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 01 June 2009

41: ACCOUNTS / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 04.06.2009

Serco Defence, Science and Technology have a vacancy for an Accounts/Administrative Clerk at Ascension Island Base.

42: Press Release – St Helena - Ascension (Press Release) - 04.06.2009

Councillor Tony Green is keen to meet with Saints in the UK and other persons who have an interest in the Island.

43: Public Notice - Appointment of Justices of the Peace - Ascension (Government) - 04.06.2009

His Excellency the Governor is very appreciative of the contribution of the current Justices of the Peace (JPs) but to ensure appropriate cover he wishes to appoint additional Justices of the Peace to sit in the Ascension Magistrates’ Court.

44: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 04.06.2009

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 28th May 2009:-

45: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.06.2009

It was a joy to have Padre Sheila Munro with us on Pentecost Sunday to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the disciples.

46: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 04.06.2009

Hello all Hope you enjoy this week’s Islander

47: Happy Birthday To A Very Special Mum - Ascension (People) - 04.06.2009

To a very special Mummy Happy birthday for today

48: Hash Trash No: 1262 - Ascension (Sport) - 04.06.2009

An eager crowd gathered to experience the much talked about ‘Double Commander Hash’! We were bound to be in for an exciting one with the two head honchos in charge.

49: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 04.06.2009

Where were you born? St Helena

50: World Environment Day - Ascension (Education) - 04.06.2009

'Your Planet Needs You-UNite to Combat Climate Change'.

51: Weekend Sports - Ascension (Sport) - 04.06.2009

Sports Results 30th & 31st May