Articles published in May 2010
  54 articles published

1: Shipping News - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.05.2010

Dear All, Please be advised that the sailing of the MV "Anvil Point" from the UK has been delayed and is now expected to arrive at Ascension on Thursday, 24 June.

2: 1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit latest news - Ascension (Internet News) - 27.05.2010

1st Ascension Girlguiding Unit has been very busy over the past week. Friday 14th May at 5 p.m. they visited the CSR Fire Security Station

3: News From The Grotto -Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 27.05.2010

This past weekend I joined my fellow divers on the island and took part in the 24 hour subaquathon at Traveller’s Pool.

4: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 27.05.2010

Last Sunday we celebrated the great day of Pentecost when the disciples received the power of the Holy Spirit.

5: Thanks - Ascension (Letters) - 27.05.2010

We would like to extend a huge thanks to Dean (Tweaky) for a well organized Pool Party last Thursday

6: From The Editors - Catherine & Carrie - Ascension (Letters) - 27.05.2010

Hello there dear readers, Well it’s us girly’s once again, you know the saying about time flying!!!

7: Messages to The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 27.05.2010

Congratulations to sister Christabelle, Richard and boys on the birth of baby Lewis.

8: Mystery person - Ascension (People) - 27.05.2010

Where were you born? St Helena, How long have you lived on Ascension? Almost 8 years

9: Birthday Wishes - Jeremy Thomas - Ascension (People) - 27.05.2010

Happy 7th Birthday to Our darling Son Jeremy Thomas

10: MANY, MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRISTABELLE, CROCKY & THE BOYS - Ascension (People) - 27.05.2010

WELCOME TO BABY LEWIS ZAC THOMAS,

11: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 27.05.2010

Statistics for the week ending Monday 24-May-10

12: Wanderers Win AIFA League Championship - Ascension (Sport) - 27.05.2010

Football Results (League – Round 2)

13: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1309 - Ascension (Sport) - 27.05.2010

It was a large crowd that gathered in the VC garden for Pussy Foot’s last hash.

14: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 27.05.2010

This is plant is considered an endemic species, though it has sometimes been treated as a form of X.trichomaniodes,

15: Turtle Nest Humour - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.05.2010

Old Henry went to see Father Clive complaining that there was a ghost in his house.

16: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.05.2010

St. John’s Gospel, Chapter 17: 20-26, contains the great prayer of Jesus when he prayed for his disciples and for the community of the future at the Last Supper.

17: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.05.2010

This week we celebrated Ascension Day, the day that our Lord ascended into Heaven after spending forty days amongst His followers after His Resurrection. Ascension Day is a special day here on this island for another reason. It was the day this remote little rock was discovered.

18: ADF Community Craft Show - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.05.2010

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

19: Letter of Rights - Ascension (Letters) - 20.05.2010

Dear Editor, In a recent letter to the newspapers on St Helena, I urged people to stand up for their rights and have their say on issues related to St Helena (including Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha).

20: From The Editors - Patsy and Mike - Ascension (Letters) - 20.05.2010

Hello readers

21: Christening of Lucas - Ascension (People) - 20.05.2010

Christening of Lucas George Thomas Sunday 9th May 2010

22: Village Takeaway - Ascension (Commerce) - 20.05.2010

Under New Management The takeaway is now being run by Phyllis Corker

23: Met Office Ascension Island Base - The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 20.05.2010

Since the Icelandic volcano erupted the Met Office has been using its models to forecast how the ash cloud will move

24: Hash No: 1308 - Ascension (Sport) - 20.05.2010

We were instructed to head to the guns, then make our way around to the back of Cross Hill and the old quarry.

25: Football Results - Ascension (Sport) - 20.05.2010

Football Results (League – Round 2)

26: SPONSORED 24 HOUR SCUBA-THON - Ascension (Sport) - 20.05.2010

Calling out to all scuba divers on island.

27: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 20.05.2010

It was another successful afternoon at the annual Ascension Day Fair.

28: Press Release - DIRECT SAILING TO ST HELENA FROM THE UK - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.05.2010

Following the confirmation last week that approval has been given for the MOD vessel to call into St Helena, Richard James International Ltd is now pleased to be able to announce the following arrangements.

29: Congratulations - Ascension (Internet News) - 13.05.2010

Best Dressed Country and Western Couple

30: Bishop John To Retire - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.05.2010

Bishop John announced to the Diocesan Council held at Bishopsholme Boardroom on Monday, 10th May 2010, that he would be retiring in March next year.

31: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.05.2010

Jesus was speaking to his disciples during the Last Supper when he promised them two gifts. The gift of the Holy Spirit and the gift of Peace.

32: News From The Grotto -Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.05.2010

Well, here I am, back home on Ascension after a wonderful, whirlwind vacation in the Caribbean.

33: From The Editors - Lorna, Helen & Shelley - Ascension (Letters) - 13.05.2010

Hello readers Hope you are all OK. This is our last week at Editing- it’s been a pleasure and welcome to Shelley our newest Editor

34: Mystery Person - Ascension (People) - 13.05.2010

Where were you born ? Cornwall. How long have you lived on Ascension? 4 years

35: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 13.05.2010

Statistics for the week ending Monday 10-May-10

36: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1307 - Ascension (Sport) - 13.05.2010

A small but determined group gathered at Garden Cottage to head out of what, despite earlier rumours, had been promised to be a slightly easier than late hash!

37: Football Results (League – Round 2) - Ascension (Sport) - 13.05.2010

Football Results for weekends 1st & 2nd May & 8th & 9th May

38: Administrator’s Report on Island Council Meeting held Friday 30th April 2010. - Ascension (Government) - 13.05.2010

The Island Council met in formal session on 30 April at 1430 in the Council Chambers.

39: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 13.05.2010

During our careers lessons, we have been visiting different companies to see what work they have to do.

40: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 13.05.2010

Recent funding for conservation work in the South Atlantic region has included:

41: Press Release - Entry Visas for South Africa - Ascension (Press Release) - 13.05.2010

Recently there has been some concern from the public with regard to visas for South Africa.

42: From the Editors (Anna & Stevie) - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.05.2010

Hello Readers

43: Turtle Nest humour…… - Ascension (Internet News) - 06.05.2010

Two old gentlemen, Sam and Henry,

44: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 06.05.2010

Jesus said “I give you a new commandment, love one another just as I have loved you, you also must love one another.

45: Ascension Day Fair Craft Show Program. - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 06.05.2010

My apologies for printing the ‘wrong back page’ on the Ascension Day Fair Craft Show Program. The times and conditions are as follows!!

46: UPDATE IN THE 1ST ASCENSION GIRLGUIDING UNIT - Ascension (People) - 06.05.2010

FAREWELL TIFFANY ELLICK AND GEORGINA CLOSE

47: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCAS - Ascension (People) - 06.05.2010

To our very special son Lucas

48: Mystery Person Interview - Ascension (People) - 06.05.2010

Where were you born ? In the UK

49: SMALL BUSINESS FOR SALE - TASTY TUCKER CAFÉ - Ascension (Commerce) - 06.05.2010

(Which comes under Private Sector Business Operator With residential accommodation which you would need to apply for a housing licence)

50: Met Office Ascension Island Base - Ascension (Met Office) - 06.05.2010

The Met Office Weather Report

51: Hash No. 1306 - Ascension (Sport) - 06.05.2010

A small but brave crowd gathered at Devil’s Riding School for Man Beater and Baggage Boy’s hash. These hashers were obviously undeterred by their previous hash from Comfortless Cove.

52: SPONSORED 24 HOUR SCUBA-THON - Ascension (Sport) - 06.05.2010

Calling out to all scuba divers on island.

53: World Asthma Day- 4 May 2010 - Ascension (Education) - 06.05.2010

Asthma is a condition that affects the airways – the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs.

54: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 06.05.2010

Approximately 75 participants from 18 countries and territories and 26 national, regional and international organisations attended the workshop