Articles published in May 2008
  64 articles published

1: Two Boats Club Trophy Winners - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.05.2008

The awarding of attractive trophis to all the winners and runners-up of the 2008 darts competitions marked the conclusion of another entertaining and successful darts season on Ascension.

2: SHOP SUPERVISOR - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 29.05.2008

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc wishes to employ a Supervisor to work within their Two Boats Shop.

3: SHOP SUPERVISOR - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 29.05.2008

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc wishes to employ a Supervisor to work within their Georgetown Shop.

4: ASSISTANT MANAGER - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 29.05.2008

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc wishes to employ an Assistant Manager to work within their Georgetown Shop.

5: HOUSEMAID AT THE RESIDENCY - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 29.05.2008

The Ascension Island Government requires the services of a Housemaid to assist in the smooth and efficient running of the Administrator's Residence at Green Mountain.

6: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 29.05.2008

Sam Weber has been very busy this summer studying temperature in relation to sea turtle hatchling success.

7: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 29.05.2008

It is always a pleasure to welcome visitors to our beautiful church here in Georgetown, and to see them spend a quiet period in prayer.

8: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 29.05.2008

Dear Readers, Hello – and goodbye to the RMS St Helena, wishing everyone on board a great trip.

9: THANK YOU - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.05.2008

The Committee, parents, guardians and children of Ladybirds play group would like to say a VERY, VERY BIG THANK YOU to Angela Francis

10: The Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.05.2008

at the request of the USS Constellation Museum in the United States, is holding a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony at the grave of their crewmember,

11: 1st ASCENSION ISLAND SCOUTS BURMA CYCLONE APPEAL - Ascension (Internet News) - 29.05.2008

Thanks to all who supported the Scouts

12: Public - Governors Visit - Ascension (Government) - 29.05.2008

His Excellency Andrew Gurr, Governor of St Helena and Dependencies, will visit Ascension briefly in mid-June.

13: MV Ascension Capt Dana To Retire - Ascension (People) - 22.05.2008

The “MV Ascension” is expected to arrive at Ascension Island this weekend. However this will be the last voyage as Captain for Dana Haff as he is due to retire at the end of this trip.

14: Conservation Weekly - TURTLES HATCH AT THE CONSERVATION CENTRE - Ascension (Conservation) - 22.05.2008

Hi. Here’s just a quick update on some of the work that is going on at the Conservation Centre. This year, in association with the Conservation team, I am doing some research to understand why some clutches of turtle eggs hatch very successfully while in others most of the eggs die.

15: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 22.05.2008

Shortly after we arrived in this Parish, Jenny and I met up with a man who had worked on Ascension for a number of years.

16: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 22.05.2008

Dear Readers, We would like to wish Capt Dana all the best for the future as he retires –

17: New Stamp Issue - 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF NASA - Ascension (Government) - 22.05.2008

Since its creation in 1958, NASA (National Aeronautics & Space Administration) has become the world’s premier agent for exploration in the “new ocean” of outer space.

18: PUBLIC NOTICE - Increase in Duty: Tobacco - Ascension (Government) - 22.05.2008

On 13 March 2007, as part of the formal budget process, the Governor agreed a change in the customs tariff for duty on tobacco products to increase by 100% over a two year period.

19: 1st ASCENSION ISLAND SCOUTS - BURMA APPEAL - Ascension (People) - 22.05.2008

The Scouts will be doing a car wash in Georgetown on Saturday morning at :-

20: 9-A SIDE Football, sponsored by “The Saints Club” - Ascension (Sport) - 22.05.2008

VC1 v Saints Club. Game Postponed. Will be played mid week. Match report will be included in next week’s results.

21: Sheila Hetherington (nee Wood) - Ascension (Letters) - 22.05.2008

Hullo, I don't know why I went to the Ascension Island website after so many years, maybe I'm at that age when you look back on your life and all the places you've been to.

22: Nursery School Applications For September 2008 - Ascension (Education) - 22.05.2008

Do you have a child whose 4th birthday will fall between 1st September 2008 and 31st August 2009?

23: Press Release - Views Expressed on Constitution (St Helena) - Ascension (Government) - 22.05.2008

After the St Helena Government announced that Constitutional Change was once again on the agenda, a total of 27 people attended public meetings to listen to what was being proposed. Each meeting was also attended by various Councillors and SHG officials.

24: PUBLIC NOTICE - New Year Honours 2009 - Ascension (Government) - 22.05.2008

Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for the New Year Honours List 2009.

25: You Crafty Bunch - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.05.2008

Georgetown square came alive on Saturday 3rd May as Ascension Day Fair came to town.

26: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 15.05.2008

At the end of April, a very strange looking sea bird was spotted at Hummock Point.

27: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.05.2008

Last Sunday our thoughts were focused on the Gift of the Spirit. Jesus knew that his Apostles needed help to enable them to carry on with his mission.

28: Thank You - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.05.2008

On behalf of the Levelwood ‘C’ Cricket Team (St. Helena), I would like to thank all those who took part in the Sponsored Slim.

29: Press Release Swearing in of Acting Governor - Ascension (Government) - 15.05.2008

Ethel Yon OBE, Acting Chief Secretary, was sworn in as Acting Governor, today Saturday 10 May 2008 at 11am.

30: ST HELENA ACCESS PROJECT – AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.05.2008

The application for airport development permission was submitted to the Governor in Council on Monday, 5th May 2008.

31: SHG Press Release - Councillors to Attend Conferences - Ascension (Government) - 15.05.2008

St Helena will be represented at the 39th British Islands and Mediterranean Regional Conference in Gibraltar which takes place from 11 to 15 May 2008.

32: 9-a-side Sponsored By Saints Club - Ascension (Sport) - 15.05.2008

Both teams started the game passing the ball well but cancelling each other out with some good defending.

33: FUELS AND LUBRICANT Operative - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 15.05.2008

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

34: Ascension Day Fair Craft Show - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.05.2008

Thank you to everyone who helped in any way at making this year’s craft show twice the size of last years.

35: Ascension Day Fair 2008 - Ascension (Letters) - 08.05.2008

The committee would like to thank everyone involved in the ADF before, during and after for making the day such a huge success.

36: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 08.05.2008

Last Thursday was Ascension Day when we celebrated Jesus’ return to his Heavenly Home. Before he left he gave his disciples a clear- cut commission.

37: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 08.05.2008

Hi Readers, Hope you all had a fantastic time at the ADF. Congratulations to Ann & Miles Miller on the birth of their daughter Felicity Grace.

38: MESSAGE - Herman Zwinger, - Ascension (People) - 08.05.2008

I just read about a member of the island wandering around the area where the American forces lived during WWII.

39: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 08.05.2008

This week in the readings, we celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord. To all of us on Ascension Island, this is a special day indeed.

40: Hash News - Ascension (Sport) - 08.05.2008

Due to the ADF we had a small group of hashers but for some it wouldn’t be Saturday without stretching our legs.

41: Museum Mystery - Ascension (Conservation) - 08.05.2008

The Heritage Society is trying to locate this rock! It was carved by the men of the 898th Regiment around 1947.

42: Opening of the Skateboard/Bike Park - Ascension (Government) - 08.05.2008

On Thursday 1st May the Administrator officially opened the Skateboard/Bike Park in Georgetown.

43: Ascension Day Baby - Ascension (People) - 08.05.2008

Baby born to Ann & Miles Miller

44: Part-time Bar Staff Required - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 08.05.2008

Obsidian are looking to recruit the services of a part-time Bar Person to work at the Anchor Inn on the patio of the Hotel over the next five weekends (Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays).

45: Message: Christine Winter - Ascension (Letters) - 08.05.2008

Return To Ascension - I left Ascension as a 6 year old via the Pier Head terrified by being told to grab the robes and swing onto the boat. That was 1964.

46: SHY 3 FISHING BOAT SLIPS FROM CRANE AT PIERHEAD - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008

On Monday afternoon the Shy 3 slipped from the crane that was lifting it out of the water and after hitting the Pierhead landed in the sea.

47: Chef, Catering Manager - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 01.05.2008

The Obsidian Hotel would like to recruit the services of a Chef / Catering Manager to run and develop the catering side of their Hotel business on Ascension Island.

48: A MODERNISED CONSTITUTION FOR ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Ascension (Government) - 01.05.2008

In 2005 a draft new Constitution of St Helena was prepared. It would have introduced a system of ministerial government.

49: Vacancy for Cleaner - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 01.05.2008

VT Communications has a vacancy for a full-time Cleaner. The post holder is responsible to the Building Maintenance Supervisor

50: Forums In The UK - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008

Kedell Worboys, the St Helena Government UK Representative, is planning to set up some discussion/information sharing forums in several geographical locations in the UK over the coming months for “Saints” to participate.

51: Word Of Thanks - Ascension (People) - 01.05.2008

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people for their support and kindness shown during my operation.

52: News From St.Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 01.05.2008

In addition to the Wednesday celebration of the Holy Eucharist, there will also be a celebration on Thursday at 8 am. All are welcome.

53: Vacancy Cover Worker - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 01.05.2008

“Sodexho Defence Services has a vacancy for a Cover Worker to work within their Catering/Cleaning team on Ascension Island.

54: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 01.05.2008

Another bumper issue this week. Lets hope for some decent weather during this years ADF.

55: Hash Trash - Hash No:1206 - Ascension (Sport) - 01.05.2008

A large group gathered at the Barracks 13 Patio for what was promised to be an interesting hash more than a difficult hash.

56: Immigration Training For Police - Ascension (Law and Order) - 01.05.2008

Last week we saw the arrival of Daniel Jones from the UK Border Immigration Agency. The purpose of his visit was to deliver a two day workshop on Immigration Control procedures.

57: School Page by Years 1 and 2 - Ascension (Education) - 01.05.2008

Wednesday the 23rd of April was St George’s day. St. George is the patron saint of England.

58: PUBLIC CONSULTATION - REVISED HARBOURS REGULATIONS - Ascension (Government) - 01.05.2008

AIG is pleased to have received some comments following the publication of the revised draft Harbour Regulations and revised Legal Notice defining the harbour in the Islander newspaper two weeks ago.

59: Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary - Ascension (People) - 01.05.2008

Special Anniversary Greetings to our parents, David and Linda Moyce

60: News From The Grotto - Thought Of The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 01.05.2008

This past week, we had to say good-bye to a dear friend and colleague, Deborah Lyons, who passed away last Sunday after a courageous battle with cancer.

61: Saints Club Infortainment - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008

SATURDAY 10TH MAY ’08 MIXED MUSIC – BY SMUDGE

62: Two Boats Club News - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008

Forthcoming Events

63: Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) Visits Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.05.2008

During last week seven Cattle Egrets were seen around the island and, another sighting of tow egrets were seen outside Clarence House, Georgetown.

64: 9-A SIDE Football, sponsored by Saints Club - Ascension (Sport) - 01.05.2008

Both teams played a real good passing game and created a few openings.