Articles published in July 2009
  65 articles published

1: From the Editors - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.07.2009

Hello Readers

2: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.07.2009

Thought For The Week

3: News from St. Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.07.2009

Feeding the five thousand

4: The Parents' Iraq War - Ascension (Letters) - 30.07.2009

The announcement of the Iraq Inquiry has once again forced me to relive my role in the Iraq War.

5: The Make 'n' Mix Show - Ascension (People) - 30.07.2009

1st Ascension Guides Presentation of the Make 'n' Mix show

6: Farewell from the Owen Family - Ascension (People) - 30.07.2009

Chris, Helen & Luke would like to say THANKYOU.

7: Met Office Ascension Island Base - Ascension (Met Office) - 30.07.2009

The Met Office Weather Report

8: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.07.2009

It was good to have Bishop John with us for nine days.

9: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 23.07.2009

Hello Readers, Quite a big edition this week – hope you all enjoy.

10: CALLING ALL SAINTS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES - Ascension (Letters) - 23.07.2009

Rosemary Stevenson, who has been commissioned by DFID to lead St Helena's airport consultation process, will be arriving on Ascension Island on Thursday 23rd July and will remain here until Monday 27th.

11: Met Office Ascension Island Base - Ascension (Met Office) - 23.07.2009

The Met Office Weather Report

12: Hash Trash No 126? Or 127? (1269) Scouts Camp - Ascension (Sport) - 23.07.2009

An eager gang met at Scout’s Camp having successfully negotiated the ruts in the road.

13: Administrator’s Report on Ascension Island Council Meeting - Ascension (Government) - 23.07.2009

The Ascension Island Council held a formal meeting on Tuesday 14 July 2009.

14: Two Boats School presents ‘GEL!’ - Ascension (Education) - 23.07.2009

There has been ‘GEL’ fever on Ascension recently as the middle school have been preparing for their upcoming debut.

15: Anchor Inn Restaurant Re-launch - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.07.2009

The Obsidian Hotel is proud to re-launch its Restaurant to the Ascension Public. The Restaurant will be open every evening. Seating times from 7.00 to 8.30 pm.

16: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.07.2009

The recipient of this year’s History prize at Two Boats School was Kieran Yon.

17: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.07.2009

It must have been a thrilling experience for the twelve disciples to share in the work of Jesus.

18: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.07.2009

I’ve been doing a lot of hiking lately, with various friends. It’s been great to get back out on some of the trails.

19: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 16.07.2009

Hello Readers, Congratulations to Samir for being the winner of the best smile! J

20: Birthday Greetings to Ella - Ascension (Letters) - 16.07.2009

Happy 3rd Birthday to our lovely daughter

21: Letter To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 16.07.2009

I feel I must put fingertips to keyboard to express my congratulations to Alison Birkett, Kate trodd, Middle 1, Middle 2 and everyone at Two Boats School

22: Winner Of Best Smile Week 2009 - Ascension (People) - 16.07.2009

WINNER OF THE BEST SMILE" from DENTAL SMILE WEEK 2009,

23: Guess This Week's Mystery Person - Ascension (People) - 16.07.2009

Where were you born? What is your middle name?

24: Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 16.07.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 13th July 2008

25: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1268 - Ascension (Sport) - 16.07.2009

The hounds all arrived at the Bullock’s Pond parking area, wondering which way we would be heading this week.

26: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 16.07.2009

During the course of our duties as Immigration Officers we had to perform a very regrettable and distasteful task.

27: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 16.07.2009

The following case was heard in the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 9th July 2009:-

28: Press Release From The Governor - Ascension (Government) - 16.07.2009

You may remember that I visited the UK back in January, and at that time I made a point, in the interests of open and transparent government, of telling you what I was going to be doing.

29: Planning Notices - Ascension (Government) - 16.07.2009

The Ag Director of Technical Services has received the following planning applications:

30: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 16.07.2009

Thank you to everyone who attended the middle school performance of ‘Gel’ last week. We hope you all enjoyed the show.

31: Evening Classes 2009 – 10 - Ascension (Education) - 16.07.2009

Every year we offer a range of evening classes to the public. Some of these lead to formal qualifications and some are just for enjoyment.

32: NEW HORIZONS YOUTH GROUP VISITS ASCENSION - Ascension (Education) - 16.07.2009

On Monday this week a team from the New Horizons Youth Group arrived on Ascension.

33: Egg Project Report - Ascension (Education) - 16.07.2009

Over these past few days I was given an egg to care for and treat it as if it was a real baby.

34: Egg Project Report - Kieran Yon - Ascension (Education) - 16.07.2009

Over these past few days I was given an egg to care for and treat it as if it was a real baby.

35: TEMPORARY CLERICAL ASSISTANT - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 16.07.2009

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a temporary Clerical Assistant for a period of approximately six weeks (1 December 2009 to 14 January 2010) to work in the Shipping Office of the Commercial Services Department.

36: PRESS RELEASE: A NEW CONSTITUTION FOR ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Ascension (Press Release) - 16.07.2009

Foreign Office Minister, Chris Bryant, today welcomed the new St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Constitution Order 2009.

37: News From St Marys Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.07.2009

I was having a conversation with a couple who had just returned from St. Helena and was told about a service they had attended in the Cathedral.

38: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.07.2009

I had a different idea for this week’s homily, but I opened my email last evening and found that an old friend had forwarded this piece by George Carlin.

39: The Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 09.07.2009

Dear Readers

40: Mini, Little & Miss Saints 2009 - Ascension (People) - 09.07.2009

As part of our club entertainment, the Saints Members Club hosted a ‘Mini, Little & Miss Saints’ Pageant, on Saturday 27 June 2009, at 7.30 pm, venue; Saints Members Club cinema.

41: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 09.07.2009

Where were you born? St Helena

42: Met Office Ascension Island Base - Ascension (Met Office) - 09.07.2009

The Met Office Weather Report

43: Hash Trash No: 1267 - Ascension (Sport) - 09.07.2009

This week the hash met in a more somber mood than normal as everyone was a little tired after the weekend’s festivities.

44: Ascension Island Sports - Ascension (Sport) - 09.07.2009

Sports Results 4th & 5th July

45: Ascension Island Adventure Run - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.07.2009

The Ascension Island Adventure Run was held this past Sunday. It was a bright and beautiful morning and we had 51 participants in the three categories.

46: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.07.2009

The Chairman of the Ascension Day Fair Committee has been handing out ‘thank you’ letters to the many people who helped in anyway with the Ascension Day Fair this year.

47: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.07.2009

Today was a special day for me; the day of the Ascension Island Adventure Run had finally arrived.

48: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 02.07.2009

Hello again

49: Thank You from Kyle, Steve & Michele - Ascension (Letters) - 02.07.2009

Kyle, Steve & Michele would like to say a big thank you to Debbie, Margaret & Tracy for making my Birthday party special.

50: Thank You from the 1st Girlguiding Unit - Ascension (Letters) - 02.07.2009

The 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit would like to thank all who brought tickets on Saturday 27th June for the Food Hamper

51: Messages To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 02.07.2009

Dear Island Residents I wanted to write and express my personal thanks to you for all the kindness shown to me over the past year before I depart.

52: Birthday Greetings to Makayla - Ascension (People) - 02.07.2009

Happy Birthday to a special daughter & sister

53: Congratulations - Ascension (People) - 02.07.2009

To Robyn Minto for winning the “Little Miss Saints” title on

54: Birthday Greetings - Ascension (People) - 02.07.2009

To a special mum Happy 30th birthday

55: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 02.07.2009

Guess this mystery person

56: Farewell To Guy and Jay - Ascension (People) - 02.07.2009

Farewell to Guy and Jany

57: Major Jay celebrates 1st victory - Ascension (People) - 02.07.2009

After many attempts Jay won his first victory at Milenko’s chess club;

58: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 02.07.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 29th June 2009

59: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1266 - Ascension (Sport) - 02.07.2009

This week’s hash was the last for a while (please say not for good!) for our dearly beloved Fugitive and he got to set the two most favourite hashes of his in the area of the Klinka Klub.

60: Three Cheers for Shari - Ascension (Sport) - 02.07.2009

This is a huge ‘Thank you and Well done’ to Shari from all the competitors and helpers

61: Sports Results 27th & 28th June - Ascension (Sport) - 02.07.2009

Sports Results 27th & 28th June

62: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 02.07.2009

There is no doubt many fans reading this of the CSI TV shows. Modern advances in Forensic Science have not passed Ascension Island

63: Friends of Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 02.07.2009

Do you have a few hours to spare?

64: Two Boats School Newsletter - Ascension (Education) - 02.07.2009

Congratulations to all who took part in the Senior Road Race last week. Many thanks to the police for providing safety support during the event.

65: Conservation Weekly - Contributed by Olivia Renshaw - Ascension (Conservation) - 02.07.2009

I arrived on Ascension Island at the end of April to start a one year contract working for AIG Conservation as a horticulturalist.