Articles published in January 2010
  57 articles published

1: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 28.01.2010

There is nothing like going home to visit family and friends after being away for a long time.

2: Homily - 24 January 2010 - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 28.01.2010

This past week my family followed my daughter Maggie and her husband Aaron’s trip across Canada on Facebook. They have moved over 3,000 miles to a town in northern Alberta to start a new life. Maggie has taken a job as a nurse in the hospital there and Aaron is continuing his studies.

3: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 28.01.2010

Hello Readers, Happy Birthday to Dutch and Faye!

4: BIRTHDAY GREETINGS - Ascension (People) - 28.01.2010

Last Monday evening Tara Lawrence treated her Dad (Dutch) to a very carefully planned surprise birthday party.

5: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 28.01.2010

Where were you born? Chelmsford

6: Hash No: 1293 - Ascension (Sport) - 28.01.2010

The directions for this week’s hash had everyone heading down the newly repaired road to Cricket Valley.

7: Education, Education, Education, - to be or not to be? - Ascension (Education) - 28.01.2010

Fellow Islanders, I am sure you are aware of the recent Education review undertaken at our very own Two Boats School.

8: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 28.01.2010

Ascension Island is a globally important nesting site of the endangered Green Turtle.

9: Agreement of Ascension Tax Dispute ‘Delayed by Democracy’? - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.01.2010

Sorting out the tax dispute between the UK Ministry of Defence and the Ascension Island Government may not happen before June.

10: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.01.2010

We are happy to report that the last new letterbox is in place! Daniel Hiorns, who designed the stamp took his parents and me to put it in place on Sunday! Well done, Daniel.

11: The Lone Lay Advocate Rides Again - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.01.2010

Johnny Hobson has been a lay advocate for many years and has unselfishly given time and his skills to assist Islanders.

12: Turtle Tours - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.01.2010

Green Turtle Nesting Season is December – July. You can find out about the Green Turtles of Ascension Island on a guided tour run by Ascension Island Government Conservation Staff.

13: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.01.2010

There was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. The mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited.

14: Grotto News - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.01.2010

In our opening prayer this week, we implore God to hear our prayers.

15: Correspondence To The Island - Ascension (Letters) - 21.01.2010

I am currently researching my family history and believe that my Great, Great, Great Grandmother may have been born on Ascension Island in around 1822.

16: Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 21.01.2010

Statistics for the week ending Monday18-Jan-10

17: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1292 - Ascension (Sport) - 21.01.2010

The rain had let up by the time the crowd gathered at Bullock’s Pond parking area.

18: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 21.01.2010

The following case was heard in the Magistrates’ Court on Friday 15th January 2010:-

19: EXCO REPORT 42 – 12th January 2010 - Ascension (Government) - 21.01.2010

This was the first Council at which all five of the EXCO Members elected by Legislative Council were able to be present. I welcomed Cllr.Gunnell, who has been abroad on government business, as well as our new Financial Secretary, Paul Blessington.

20: REVIEW OF HEALTH CARE PROVISION - Ascension (Government) - 21.01.2010

As part of the continuing process of modernisation to ensure that government services deliver what is needed and provide good value for money, AIG has commissioned a review of Health Care provision.

21: LONG SERVICE AWARD - Ascension (Government) - 21.01.2010

The Acting Administrator, Alan Cobden, presented a Long Service Certificate to Gary Thomas in recognition of his 25 years service with AIG and its predecessors.

22: TEACHING ASSISTANT SPECIAL NEEDS - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 21.01.2010

Two Boats School is looking for a very special person to take over the role of full time Teaching Assistant working with one of our very special students.

23: Fuels Operative - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 21.01.2010

Serco Defence, Science and Technology have a vacancy for a Fuels Operative at Ascension Island Base.

24: Club Manager - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 21.01.2010

The Saints Members Club on Ascension Island will shortly be seeking a dynamic, motivated individual to fulfil the post of Club Manager.

25: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 21.01.2010

Please see the amended Turtle Tour advertisement. Tours will now start at 8.30pm at the Conservation Centre.

26: Ascension Island Government Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 21.01.2010

Ascension is an island which reveals itself slowly. Arriving as a volunteer for the Conservation Department, its initial impact can be daunting.

27: ST.HELENA - PUBLIC NOTICES - Ascension (Press Release) - 21.01.2010

Governor Gurr has reappointed Greta Pat Musk MBE JP, to be Sheriff of St Helena. The appointment takes effect from 1 January 2010 and is to run for one year.

28: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.01.2010

BAPTISM OF JESUS

29: The Grotto Of Our Lady - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.01.2010

This week, we hear in the gospel reading about the baptism of Jesus. Until this time, Jesus had been living a life with His family, but at this point, His true purpose was revealed, and His journey truly began.

30: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 14.01.2010

The members of the Heritage Society have been very busy over the holiday season. All 20 of the WWII US Army signs have been put in place.

31: LET’S GET TOGETHER AND BE ALRIGHT - Ascension (Letters) - 14.01.2010

I am hoping to fly back to England sometime this week.

32: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 14.01.2010

Dear Readers, Well done to Tony and Brian- over half a Centuary of combined years service on the Island!

33: ASCENSION DAY FAIR COMMITTEE 2010 - Ascension (People) - 14.01.2010

The Ascension Day Fair Committee will reform to plan the 2010 event; interested persons wanting to join this committee will be made more than welcome.

34: Long Service Recognised - Ascension (People) - 14.01.2010

The Acting Administrator, Alan Cobden, presented long service certificates to Anthony Peters and Brian Maggott on 6 January in recognition of their 40 and 27 years service respectively with AIG and its predecessors.

35: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 14.01.2010

Where were you born? Cambridge

36: THANK YOU - Ascension (People) - 14.01.2010

Patsy and Tony would like to say a Very Big Thank You to the following people;

37: Met Office Ascension Island Base - Ascension (Met Office) - 14.01.2010

The Met Office Weather Report

38: Hash No: 1291 - Ascension (Sport) - 14.01.2010

The hashers all gathered at the Two Boats soccer pitch on a rather hot summer afternoon for an easy trek.

39: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 14.01.2010

Green Turtles on Ascension Island Green turtle harvesting

40: PLANNED OUTAGES OF INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.01.2010

Cable & Wireless South Atlantic Ltd on the Falkland Islands will be carrying out their annual Earth Station Antenna inspection and essential maintenance work

41: Saints Club Infotainment - Ascension (Internet News) - 07.01.2010

SUNDAY 10TH JANUARY 2010 Selection of mixed music by Schmichael Starting around fiveish (RMS Overnight)

42: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 07.01.2010

WE SAW HIS STAR AS IT ROSE AND HAVE COME TO DO HIM HOMAGE.

43: News From The Grotto -Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 07.01.2010

Well, here it is, the start of a new year, and a new decade. The parties are over, the toasts have all been made, resolutions made, and maybe some already broken! You know, the usual resolutions: eat better, exercise more, lose weight.

44: From The Editors - Catherine & Carrie - Ascension (Letters) - 07.01.2010

Hello Readers, We would like to wish all our Readers a Happy New Year and hope you all had a Sober Xmas!

45: Letters to The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 07.01.2010

Any stamp collector interested in enlarging his/her collection the cheap & easy way can send me 10 to 50 different used stamps and receive the same quantity back from me

46: Birthday Greetings to Abigail - Ascension (People) - 07.01.2010

To a beautiful Daughter and Sister, Abigail.

47: Family Reunion On St. Helena - Ascension (People) - 07.01.2010

Mum Eileen’ Anthony was reunited with all eleven of her children this Christmas:

48: From The Chipps - Ascension (People) - 07.01.2010

We would like to wish all our friends a very Happy New Year and to take this opportunity to say farewell.

49: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 07.01.2010

Where were you born? England, What is your middle name? David

50: Farewell and Bon Voyage To Tony and Patsy Peter - Ascension (People) - 07.01.2010

After 40 plus years on Ascension they are heading off to St.Helena for a well earned rest!

51: Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 07.01.2010

Statistics for the week ending Monday 4th Januaary 2010

52: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1289 - Ascension (Sport) - 07.01.2010

This was a very special Christmas hash. Most of the hashers arrived as directed with some very festive headgear on display! Everyone was eager to get started and work off some of the delicious Christmas meals from the day before.

53: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1290 - Ascension (Sport) - 07.01.2010

Well, an adventurous crowd braved the rough track to the Scout Camp for this week’s hash.

54: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 07.01.2010

The new school term starts on Thursday 14th January at the usual time. Please note that this is a change to the term dates initially sent out at the start of the school year.

55: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 07.01.2010

The last weeks leading to Christmas have been very busy in the Conservation Department, particularly work involving the endemic plants project. One of the main priorities has been to finish the Island-wide endemic plant census before the end of the year.

56: Turtle Tours - Ascension (Conservation) - 07.01.2010

Green Turtle Nesting Season is December – July. You can find out about the Green Turtles of Ascension Island on a guided tour run by Ascension Island Government Conservation Staff.

57: New Financial Secretary - Ascension (Press Release) - 07.01.2010

Paul Blessington, Government Economist, has been selected for the post of Financial Secretary within the St Helena Government.