Articles published in June 2011
  57 articles published

1: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1367 - Ascension (Sport) - 30.06.2011

Once assembled, it was explained there were two routes.

2: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 30.06.2011

The castor oil plant was introduced and was well established in the early 1880s.

3: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.06.2011

What are some of the ways people use to try and be happy? Money, power, houses, clothes, cars, friends and the list goes on

4: Two Boats School - Young Peoples Book Prize - Ascension (Education) - 30.06.2011

Pupils from Two Boats School will help choose the winner of this year’s Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize,

5: LADYBIRDS PLAYGROUP - Ascension (Education) - 30.06.2011

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

6: Fooball 2011 - Ascension (Sport) - 30.06.2011

Football 2011 Fixtures and Results

7: Met Office Ascension Island Base - The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 30.06.2011

After a slightly unsettled start to the week high pressure began to dominate the UK bringing a fine weather from Friday onwards.

8: MV 'MSC Jenny' - Ascension (Miscellaneous) - 30.06.2011

The container carrier MV “MSC Jenny” made an unscheduled call to Ascension last Wednesday, 22 June at 0730 hrs to land a crew member who required urgent medical assistance.

9: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 30.06.2011

Nirella, Nyreeka and myself would like to thank AIG Fire & Rescue,

10: ADF RAFFLE RESULTS - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.06.2011

The ADF raffle was drawn on Saturday

11: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 23.06.2011

UK After a good deal of sunshine on Monday and Tuesday, weather systems began pushing into the UK

12: New Administrator For Ascension Island - Ascension (Government) - 23.06.2011

I am due to leave in September this year, at the end of my three year term. I can now give you news of my successor.

13: Letter From Neil & Joyce - Ascension (Letters) - 23.06.2011

Joyce & Neil would like to take this opportunity to thank all our friends and work colleagues still on Ascension,

14: Press Release: Armed Forces Day - Ascension (Government) - 23.06.2011

Saturday 25th June is Armed Forces Day. This is being held in appreciation of people who serve,

15: From The Editors - Carrie & Elaine - Ascension (Letters) - 23.06.2011

Hello Readers, We are back again in the hot seat!

16: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1366 - Ascension (Sport) - 23.06.2011

The crew met at the Two Boats Sports field, many are put off when they see the hash at the bottom of the mountain

17: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 23.06.2011

This week we follow on from last week’s article about the banana plantations at the Green Mountain National Park.

18: Thank You From Ursula & Brooke Harris - Ascension (People) - 23.06.2011

On Friday 17th June 2011 was the 1st Anniversary of Darren’s passing. The year has gone by so quickly yet it feels like it was only yesterday that Darren was taken from us so suddenly.

19: Happy Birthday Kyle - Ascension (People) - 23.06.2011

To Our Wonderful son Kyle have a fantastic 9th Birthday

20: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.06.2011

This coming Saturday—26 June 2011 will be Armed Forces Day, please offer a prayer for all our armed forces personnel on that day.

21: Volcano Club - Upcoming Activities - Ascension (Miscellaneous) - 23.06.2011

FISHING COMPETITION – DON’T FORGET…this event takes place on Sunday 26th June!

22: Met Office Ascension Island Base - The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 16.06.2011

UK: An area of low pressure over the west and north of Britain brought rain or showers to many parts.

23: From The Editors - Ann & Louise - Ascension (Miscellaneous) - 16.06.2011

Hello Readers, This week has been a very sad one for the whole island community. The passing of Noddy has shocked everyone.

24: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1364 - Ascension (Sport) - 16.06.2011

Due to the adverse weather conditions and an overly busy week, Wood ‘n’ Pecker left setting the hash ‘til the VERY last minute.

25: David ‘ Noddy ‘ Lawrence - Ascension (People) - 16.06.2011

Sadly gone , but not forgotten.

26: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 16.06.2011

This week we continue with our information on trees which grow here on Ascension.

27: News from Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 16.06.2011

Our thoughts are with Nyreeka, Debbie and Noddy’s other family members in the TBS community at this difficult time.

28: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.06.2011

A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert.

29: Island Bible Study - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.06.2011

Moving into the Children’s Church while Bill and Felicity are on leave.

30: Volcano Club - Up Coming Activities - Ascension (Miscellaneous) - 16.06.2011

4th of JULY CELEBRATIONS FLOAT REMINDER, and other activities

31: TWO BOATS CLUB - Ascension (Miscellaneous) - 16.06.2011

Job Vacancy, Food and other Sporting Activities

32: Auxilliary FireFighter/Lifeboat Operator - Job Vacancy - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 16.06.2011

Ascension Island Government has a vacancy for an Auxilliary FireFighter/Lifeboat Operator

33: Birthday Wishes to Jaylen - Ascension (People) - 09.06.2011

Happy 2nd Birthday to a special son & brother Jaylen Lewis

34: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 09.06.2011

Ascension: A mostly dry week, although it was a little cloudy at times. There were a few showers, particularly over Travellers Hill, with most of these occurring overnight.

35: ADF Community Craft Show - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.06.2011

What a great ADF this year there was so much to see and do but I still don’t know which had the biggest cute factor; the Twirlers or the dogs!!

36: From The Editors - Mike - Ascension (Letters) - 09.06.2011

Hello Readers, At the time of going to press there was NO ADF photos so what a hard job

37: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1363 - Ascension (Sport) - 09.06.2011

The normal Ascension Day Fair Hash short and sweet!

38: St.Helena Day Celebrtions - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.06.2011

We would like to say a special thank you to the following people for their time, commitment and dedication, in making St Helena day celebrations a great success.

39: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 09.06.2011

This week we continue with our information on trees which grow here on Ascension.

40: RMS ST HELENA PASSENGER TARIFF INCREASES - Ascension (Press Release) - 09.06.2011

Prior to DFID’s recent Development Aid Planning Mission (DAPM) visit, preparations for the RMS subsidy negotiations were already underway.

41: MEETING OF THE ASCENSION ISLAND COUNCIL - Ascension (Government) - 09.06.2011

The Ascension Island Council held a formal meeting on Monday 23 May in the Council Chamber.

42: Football Results - Ascension (Sport) - 09.06.2011

Football Results SUNDAY 05 JUNE 2011:

43: Ascension Island Majorettes - Ascension (People) - 09.06.2011

Ascension Island Majorettes

44: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.06.2011

After much hard work and publicity, the Ascension Day Fair has been and gone. From comments so far, it would seem that most persons had an enjoyable time.

45: Thank You - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.06.2011

St. Mary’s Church Council would like to thank everyone who helped, donated and supported the Ascension Day Fair on Saturday 4th June 2011.

46: ADF Auction - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.06.2011

Some Of the Item in the ADF Auction

47: Congratualtions to David Leo on your Promotion - Ascension (People) - 02.06.2011

Congratulations to local lad, Staff Sergeant David Leo on his recent promotion.

48: Announcement - Bernard Edward Pauncefort 1926 – 2010 - Ascension (People) - 02.06.2011

Bernard Edward Pauncefort died peacefully on July 14 2010, aged 84 years, after a dignified battle with cancer.

49: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 02.06.2011

Bermuda Cedar Juniperus bermudiana

50: From The Editors (Kitty & Amanda) - Ascension (Letters) - 02.06.2011

Hello Readers,

51: New Contact Details for the SHG UK Rep - Ascension (Government) - 02.06.2011

Please see below for new contact details for Mrs Kedell Worbouys, the SHG UK Representative:

52: For The Islander - Ascension (Miscellaneous) - 02.06.2011

This week I would like to pass on some information to Islander Readers from a conference I attended on building self- esteem in children. The guidelines are applicable to adults as well.

53: Football 2011 - Ascension (Sport) - 02.06.2011

Ascension Island Football 2011

54: Thank You to the RAF Movers - Ascension (People) - 02.06.2011

The Ascension Island Beavers would like to say a big thank you to the R.A.F. Movements staff

55: THINKING ABOUT HAVING A BABY - Ascension (Miscellaneous) - 02.06.2011

Pregnancy is like a journey, and just like any journey, a little preparation will go a long way!

56: St. Mary’s Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.06.2011

We are only a few days away from this year’s Ascension Day Fair.

57: Met Office Ascension Island Base - The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 02.06.2011

UK: Some fine weather over all of the UK at times, and for the southeast of Britain for much of the week.