Articles published in December 2009
  58 articles published

1: Xmas Jokes - Ascension (Internet News) - 24.12.2009

A Russian couple was walking down the street in St. Petersburg the other night,

2: BISHOP JOHN’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 24.12.2009

The image of God’s goodness is light.

3: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 24.12.2009

Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

4: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 24.12.2009

Today is my precious grandson Dominik’s very first birthday.

5: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 24.12.2009

Hello Readers

6: Seasons Greetings - Ascension (People) - 24.12.2009

Seasons Greetings From the Islander Volunteers!

7: Hash No: 1288 - Ascension (Sport) - 24.12.2009

This was a special hash

8: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 24.12.2009

Many thanks to all who attended the Lower School Production and Christingle Service.

9: Lay Advocates Needed - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009

These are all descriptions from existing Lay Advocates and we need at least two more for Ascension Island to make sure that this vital service is available to all. Lay Advocates are unique to St Helena and Ascension Island and fill the gap for residents who need legal help or representation at court.

10: Obsidian Hotel - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009

The Restaurant opens every evening. Seating times from 7.00 to 8.30 pm.

11: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009

Over the Holiday season, the Museum will be on restricted hours due to vacations, etc. This Saturday, Dec 19th,

12: News From Saints Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009

To all members of the Club, “The Members New Years Dinner Dance” is scheduled to be held on Saturday 23rd January 2010.

13: Whats On at Two Boats Club - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009

The Committee and Management of Two Boats Club would like to say a Special Thank-You to Ethel Constantine for assisting with the preparation for our Christmas Dinner - apologies for omitting your name last week, Ethel.

14: Public Notice - Ascension (Internet News) - 17.12.2009

FARES: UK TO ASCENSION AND VICE VERSA 16th DECEMBER 2009

15: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 17.12.2009

John the Baptist was asked the question, “What must we do,” when he told everyone to repent and be baptised and prepare themselves for the coming of Christ.

16: News From The Grotto -Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 17.12.2009

“I want you to be happy, always happy in the Lord: I repeat, what I want is your happiness. “

17: Letter from Georgina Benjamin - Ascension (Letters) - 17.12.2009

It is with regret that I have to notify you of my resignation as Councilor to take effect from 10 January 2010

18: From The Editors - Mike & Alison - Ascension (Letters) - 17.12.2009

Hello Everyone The countdown is upon us for Christmas hope you are all not too busy

19: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 17.12.2009

Where were you born? St Helena

20: REMEMBERING IVA - Ascension (People) - 17.12.2009

Wherever you are, we want you to know Of your sweet memory

21: Congratulations to Ray Ellick M.B.A. - Ascension (People) - 17.12.2009

After 2 ½ years of study in his own time, Ray recently qualified as an M.B.A.

22: Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 17.12.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 14th December 2009

23: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1287 - Ascension (Sport) - 17.12.2009

A little confusion about the starting spot…. Someone should obviously read the paper! Thankfully Headmistress went out on a rescue mission and set the missing hashers straight.

24: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 17.12.2009

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates’ Court yesterday:-

25: School Statement - Ascension (Government) - 17.12.2009

As many of you will know, the government is in the middle of a modernisation process to ensure that its services provide good value for money and to address a serious imbalance in its finances as a result of insufficient tax. The reasons for this have been communicated widely.

26: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 17.12.2009

We would like to say thanks to David Sismey, who left the island last week. Dave has been a great volunteer, started at the beginning of the year, helping with the Turtle Project, we wish him well on his future endeavours.

27: PRESS RELEASE - NURSES – SITUATION IMPROVING - Ascension (Press Release) - 17.12.2009

Following a recruitment campaign to attract registered nurses from abroad to work within the General Hospital on St Helena, two nurses from Zimbabwe have recently joined the team.

28: A Creed to Live By (A Poem) - Ascension (Internet News) - 10.12.2009

Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others,

29: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.12.2009

Services for December

30: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - 2nd Sunday in Advent - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.12.2009

Recent events in my life have forced me to think about changes, and how they can catch us unawares.

31: Heritage News - Ascension (Letters) - 10.12.2009

The new opening hours on Monday evening have been a success as we’ve had quite a few visitors during this time.

32: Mystery Person - Ascension (People) - 10.12.2009

Where were you born ? Under a full moon.

33: CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG 2009 - Thank You - Ascension (People) - 10.12.2009

To everyone who showed up and joined in making it an enjoyable evening.

34: Christmas Celebrations Begin on Ascension Island - Ascension (People) - 10.12.2009

Carol singing at the Residency on 3rd December 09.

35: Hash No: 1286 - Ascension (Sport) - 10.12.2009

Despite the impending festivities that evening, a good crowd gathered at Two Boats Park to see what was in store for us…..

36: Public Notice - Ascension (Government) - 10.12.2009

EMERGENCY REPORTING NUMBER - 6333

37: PUBLIC NOTICE - Birthday Honours 2010 - Ascension (Government) - 10.12.2009

Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for the Birthday Honours List 2010.

38: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 10.12.2009

The Ascension Frigate bird is unique.

39: Obsidian Christmas Menu - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.12.2009

Christmas Menu at the Obsidian Hotel’s Restaurant available from 1st December onwards

40: Christmas Special Offer Return Trips - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.12.2009

We are please to advise that we have been informed by Andrew Weir Shipping & St Helena Line that Christmas Special Offer Return Trips can be purchased from the Shipping Office with effect from today.

41: Turtle Nest humour…… - Ascension (Internet News) - 03.12.2009

“Thanks for seeing us so quickly” said the grateful man to Johnny the Dentist.

42: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.12.2009

On Monday, 30 November, we celebrated the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle.

43: Letter From Lawson Henry - Ascension (Letters) - 03.12.2009

I would like to take this opportunity through the pages of the Islander to say farewell to all my friends and former work colleagues and to record my gratitude to the Ascension Island community

44: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 03.12.2009

Dear Readers Lots happening on Ascension this week.

45: Christmas Greetings - Ascension (Letters) - 03.12.2009

I would like to wish ALL my friends on Ascension A Very Merry Christmas

46: December Birthday's - Ascension (People) - 03.12.2009

Happy Belated birthday to Whitney Jean who celebrated

47: 1ST ASCENSION GIRLGUIDING FUNDRAISING - Ascension (People) - 03.12.2009

At The Residency in October, Richard and Marion Kilsby of CSO, (friends from the good old days) and I were having a little update about what the youth were doing nowadays.

48: Mystery Person - Ascension (People) - 03.12.2009

Where were you born ? St Helena.

49: Congratulations Elaine & Lorimar - Ascension (People) - 03.12.2009

The Wedding Lorimar & Elaine Saturday 28 November 2009

50: Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 03.12.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 6-Dec-09

51: From The Golf Club - Ascension (Sport) - 03.12.2009

Well, it’s been a fair old while since One Boat Golf Club submitted an article to the Islander, so I thought I’d give it a go…

52: Hash Trash - Hash No:1285 - Ascension (Sport) - 03.12.2009

It was cold and damp when the hash set out from the Pillar Bay car park. Only a few hardy hashers had braved the warnings from gaybaggage about a non- childfriendly hash and the dark grey clouds.

53: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 03.12.2009

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates’ Court yesterday:-

54: MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR - Ascension (Government) - 03.12.2009

I will be traveling to the UK on the 4th of December to attend the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) in London on the 8th and 9th of December before going on leave, returning to Ascension on the 18th of January.

55: REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2009 - Ascension (Government) - 03.12.2009

In accordance with the Registration of Electors Regulations 2008 made under The Island Government (Ascension) Ordinance 2008,

56: School News - Ascension (Education) - 03.12.2009

Congratulations – so far we have raised approx £1,700. Please make sure that any outstanding monies are returned to school by Friday this week so that they can be paid into the bank next week.

57: Cover Works - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 03.12.2009

“Sodexo on Ascension Island has a vacancy for a Cover Worker to work within their catering/cleaning team.

58: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 03.12.2009

My time on this beautiful island is coming to an end, but during the 10 weeks I have spent here, many interesting things happened.