Articles published in February 2009
  66 articles published

1: BOOK REVIEWS by Kate, Anna & Ben Pathak - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.02.2009

All books are available from Two Boats Resource Centre Library, on loan, free of charge.

2: MYSTERY INTERVIEW by KATE PATHAK Ink inc - Ascension (People) - 26.02.2009

Place of birth? St Helena Island

3: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 26.02.2009

Hello Readers

4: Messages to The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 26.02.2009

Hello to my brother, Edward Wilmoth

5: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - 17th February 2009 - Ascension (Government) - 26.02.2009

You may remember that, in my Executive Council Report last week, I said that consideration of proposed increases to a number of fees and charges had been deferred

6: GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL - OPTICIAN VISIT - Ascension (Government) - 26.02.2009

This is to advise that the optometrist, Miss Priscilla Brown, will be on Ascension from 5th – 24th March 2009.

7: TO THE PEOPLE OF ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Letters) - 26.02.2009

TO THE PEOPLE OF ASCENSION ISLAND THANK YOU FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS CHEER

8: Vacancy - Cleaner - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 26.02.2009

The above position will shortly become available with the Administration Department of the Ascension Island Government

9: Brownies Make Root Beer - Ascension (People) - 26.02.2009

A couple of weeks ago, the girls of the 1st Ascension Brownies has loads of fun making root beer soda pop with the help of Mr. Jim Wickham.

10: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.02.2009

What would we do without friends? When we read the story of the paralytic it is there for us to see what friendship is all about and the benefits it can bring in changing the life of a person.

11: Happy Birthday to Two Special Guys - Ascension (People) - 26.02.2009

Happy Birthday to Two Special Guys

12: From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.02.2009

This is one of the most difficult homilies I have had to write. My extended family was struck by an almost unbelievable tragedy on the evening of Sunday, February 15th.

13: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1250 - Ascension (Sport) - 26.02.2009

Was it the windmills? Was it the firing range? Where exactly was the hash this week?

14: Heritage Notes - 22nd February 2009 - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.02.2009

The members of the Heritage Society had to say farewell again to Betty and Roy Haley, who returned to the UK after spending a few months helping us out.

15: Vacancy - Head Housekeeper/Housemaid - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 26.02.2009

A Vacancy will shortly exist at the Administrator’s Residence on Ascension Island for Head Housekeeper/Housemaid

16: St.Helena Support - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.02.2009

As you may be aware, the British Government has announced a “pause” in its negotiations over the contract for the construction of an airport on St Helena.

17: OPENING OF THE GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL MULTI WARD - Ascension (Government) - 26.02.2009

The Georgetown Hospital Multi Purpose Ward was handed over to Doctor Wonner and Doctor Gradinski on Monday 23rd February, marking the successful completion of another capital project from this year’s Capital Works Programme.

18: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 26.02.2009

Mrs T Yon leaves Two Boats School at the end of this week. Mrs T Yon is leaving to work for Serco as the lifeguard at Travellers Pool and as security

19: Weather Screen installed at Weather Post. - Ascension (Met Office) - 26.02.2009

A new addition to the Ascension Island letterboxes at Weather Post appeared this week.

20: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 26.02.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 23rd February 2009

21: Two Boats School - Week 20 16/02/09 - Ascension (Education) - 19.02.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians, Valentine Disco. It was a joy to see all the students having a great time on Friday at the Valentine/Goth Disco.

22: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 19.02.2009

Conservation has had a very busy week. Many tours to see the Green Mountain National Park, and the Wideawakes at Mars Bay.

23: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.02.2009

FAMILY SERVICE, SUNDAY 1 MARCH 2009 - Children are invited to bring a toy along to this service and as usual these toys will be sent to St. Helena that will bring joy into the hearts of the children who will benefit from your generosity

24: Green Mountain Play Area - Ascension (Government) - 19.02.2009

AIG Works & Services had no sooner finished the installation of the new Play Frame at the picnic area on the Green Mountain National Park on the 12th February when word got around and the children tested it over the week end.

25: Hash Trash no 1248 (again – See Mildew)– Comfortless Cove - Ascension (Sport) - 19.02.2009

A much smaller group met at Comfortless Cove this week – Valentine’s Day dos kept people away as they were getting ready for the romantic meals later in the evening.

26: Turtle Tours - Ascension (Conservation) - 19.02.2009

Green Turtle Nesting Season is December – July.

27: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 19.02.2009

School Valentine/Goth Disco

28: From The Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 19.02.2009

Hello Readers, Hope you enjoy this weeks edition… not a very big one!

29: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 12.02.2009

Open Day is this Thursday from 8:30 to 12:00. Over the page you will find details showing the activities going on in each classroom so that you can time your visits to see those elements of our work you are most interested in.

30: Happy 40th Birthday - Ascension (People) - 12.02.2009

Look who's 40!!

31: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.02.2009

It is always a surprise to receive a card, letter, email or a telephone call from a friend we have lost contact with for months and perhaps years.

32: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 12.02.2009

Hello Readers Congratulations to Cara, Marty and Cerys on their son/brother.

33: Messages From Overseas - Ascension (Letters) - 12.02.2009

Hi to everyone on the Island It is me again sat here in freezing Scotland it was -9 and freezing fog on top of the snow this morning

34: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – TWO BOATS GARDEN ALLOTMENTS - Ascension (Government) - 12.02.2009

The Ascension Island Government invites expressions of interest from people living and working on Ascension Island for an allotment(s) for recreational gardening at what was known as the Old Garden Club, below Two Boats Village.

35: Technician/Orderly - Georgetown Hospital - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 12.02.2009

The above position will shortly become available at the Georgetown Hospital on Ascension Island

36: Hash Trash no 1248 – Turtle shell Beach Hut - Ascension (Sport) - 12.02.2009

A huge crowd turned up at Turtle Shell (some having gone to Springers by mistake!!) for the hash bash and what a hash bash it turned out to be!

37: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.02.2009

The members of the Heritage Society want to add our thanks to the Conservation Department and the volunteers who cleared Monkey Rock Cemetery.

38: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.02.2009

Recently we lost another islander suddenly. Cyril Thomas passed away and is missed by his extended family and many friends.

39: A Note of Appreciation - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.02.2009

For a couple of weeks in January two members of the staff from the University of Bath were on the island, to decommission scientific research equipment, some of which had been running for almost five years.

40: Note to the Public From the Ascension Island Council: Fresh Water Provision at the Pierhead - Ascension (Government) - 12.02.2009

In 2006 the Island Council agreed to a request from the fishermen to provide a fresh water tap for the fishermen’s bench at the pier head.

41: Note for Ascension Island Webcam Viewers - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.02.2009

Please be advised that the building at the pier head, Georgetown which houses the webcam, is currently undergoing refurbishments.

42: Press Release - Customer Adviser Appointed - Ascension (Press Release) - 12.02.2009

The St Helena Government has appointed Peter Henderson as Customs Adviser in the Finance Department.

43: Congratulations to Cara, Martin & Cerys Joshua - Ascension (People) - 12.02.2009

Congratulations to Cara and Martin Joshua on the birth of your baby boy “Theo Mark”,

44: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 12.02.2009

Since our last report, the speeding enforcement campaign in the Georgetown and US Base area resulted in five drivers being dealt with

45: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 12.02.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 09/02/2009

46: Turtle Tours - Ascension (Conservation) - 05.02.2009

Green Turtle Nesting Season is December – July. You can find out about the Green Turtles of Ascension Island

47: Two Boats School Page - Ascension (Education) - 05.02.2009

Last week there were some very exciting lessons looking at Chinese New Year and Buddhism. In Technology the children cooked up some fabulous noodles and used chop sticks with varying degrees of success!

48: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 05.02.2009

Volunteers on Ascension have been busy helping out with Conservation. They all are doing a terrific job.

49: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 05.02.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 2nd Feb 2008

50: Public Notice - Hobby Park Cleanup - Ascension (Government) - 05.02.2009

First, a reminder of the purpose of the Hobby Park and some of the rules:

51: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.02.2009

A few weeks ago I met with a group of people passing through here after spending a short vacation in St. Helena.

52: Press Release - 16.63 million Euros for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan - Ascension (Press Release) - 05.02.2009

The European Union has earmarked 16.63 million Euros, which amounts to more than £15.5 million, at the current exchange rate, from the European Development Fund for St Helena and its Dependencies.

53: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 05.02.2009

Well it’s us Gal’s in the hot seat again, time sure flies when you’re having fun!

54: Thank You From Alex Peters - Ascension (People) - 05.02.2009

Alex Peters would like to say a big Thank You

55: Letter From Peter (Mac) McCracken - Ascension (Letters) - 05.02.2009

I am trying to gain publicity in an issue that has arisen concerning a Royal Marine Commando by the name of Joe Townsend.

56: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT : 27TH JANUARY 2009 - Ascension (Government) - 05.02.2009

This was the first occasion on which I have had the honour to chair a meeting of the Executive Council in the absence of the Governor from island.

57: Grotto News - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.02.2009

Well, it is certainly nice to be back on Ascension. I had a wonderful visit with my family, especially baby Dominik, but it is a bit of a shock to the system to leave Ascension and end up landing in Bangor, Maine in -30 Celsius weather!

58: VISIT OF BRITISH PARLIAMENTARIANS – PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS - Ascension (Government) - 05.02.2009

A delegation from the Parliament at Westminster will be visiting the St Helena Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in February.

59: Hash Trash - No: 1247 - Ascension (Sport) - 05.02.2009

The gang minus minors (well nearly all minors – more in a minute) met at Butt Crater for what they knew would be a tough hash. The Hares had been out 3 times to set the thing so it was long.

60: Happy Birthday to Shelly - Ascension (People) - 05.02.2009

HAPPY 14TH BIRTHDAY TO OUR SPECIAL DAUGHTER SHELLY WILLIAMS

61: Lifeguard - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 05.02.2009

Serco Defence, Science and Technology have a vacancy for a Lifeguard to work at the Travellers Hill Swimming Pool.

62: Meeting to discuss Youth in St Helena: Issues and Concerns - Ascension (Press Release) - 05.02.2009

The St Helena Government will hold a public meeting in early February to discuss issues concerning the Island’s young people.

63: Press Release - JAMESTOWN ROCKFALL PROTECTION PROJECT - Ascension (Press Release) - 05.02.2009

Following the last Press Release, there have been further developments with regard to the Jamestown Rockfall Protection Project.

64: Press Release - Customs Adviser Appointed - Ascension (Press Release) - 05.02.2009

The St Helena Government has appointed Peter Henderson as Customs Adviser in the Finance Department.

65: Planning Notices - Ascension (Government) - 05.02.2009

The Director of Technical Services has received the following planning applications:

66: First Ascension Scouts - Ascension (People) - 05.02.2009

First Ascension Scouts Bivouacs at Weather Gardens!