Articles published in March 2009
  44 articles published

1: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 25.03.2009

The year 9 students have now started to look at the courses they will choose to study next year in year 10.

2: Temporary Teacher Vacancy Primary Sector - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 25.03.2009

Two Boats School serves all children on Ascension Island between the ages of 4 and 16.

3: Thanks - Ascension (People) - 25.03.2009

The family of the late Gerwyn Crowie would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude

4: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 25.03.2009

Mirabilis jalapa is native to tropical America. This bushy perennial herb has tuberous roots and is known as ‘Four o’clock’

5: Georgetown Hospital - Urology Visit - Ascension (Government) - 25.03.2009

This is to advise that Mr. Karol Rogawski, a Urologist from Leeds will be visiting Ascension from 5th – 11th May 2009.

6: Two Boats School - Week 23 16/03/09 - Ascension (Education) - 19.03.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians, Tuesday 17th March – Parent Consultation evening for years 10 and 11 in the hall from 7pm onwards.

7: VACANCY FOR A TEACHING ASSISTANT - Two Boats School - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 19.03.2009

VACANCY FOR A TEACHING ASSISTANT SPECIAL NEEDS WE NEED A VERY SPECIAL PERSON TO WORK WITH A VERY SPECIAL STUDENT

8: Hash Trash No 1252 Devil’s Riding School - Ascension (Sport) - 19.03.2009

A great crowd gathered at Devil’s Riding School including some old faces and newer ones.

9: MOTHERING SUNDAY, 22 MARCH 2009. - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.03.2009

We hope that you will be able to join us for our Mothering Sunday service when we give thanks to God for our mothers.

10: POLICE REPORT - Ascension (Government) - 19.03.2009

SPEEDING NEEDLES - Complaints have been received about speeding vehicles coming down from the Needles and speeding on the stretch of road from the speed humps to the Saints Club junction in Georgetown. This according to local residents is occurring at lunchtimes and late at night.

11: News From the Grotto - 3rd Week of Lent - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.03.2009

On Saturday I was, as usual, at the museum. I was going through some files on the computer and came across a wonderful letter from a lady who arrived on Ascension many years ago when she was just a baby.

12: ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC NOTICE - Ascension (Government) - 19.03.2009

Following confirmation from MOD and Foreign and Commonwealth Office please be advised that the commercial flights fares on the South Atlantic Air Bridge will be as follows from 1 April 2009.

13: Island Council Meeting, (formal session), Council Chambers, Georgetown 09:30 am, Tuesday 3rd March 2009 - Ascension (Government) - 19.03.2009

The Island Council met last Tuesday with all members present. The meeting was chaired by the Governor who was on Ascension following his recent visit to the UK. This was the first Council meeting for our new Crown Counsel, Gabrielle McAvock, who arrived on Ascension late last month.

14: SWITCH ASH FOR CASH - Ascension (People) - 19.03.2009

Most people underestimate the dangers of smoking. People often start when they are young, when health problems can seem a long way off.

15: New Stamp Issue – Release 23/03/09 - Whales & Dolphins - Ascension (Government) - 19.03.2009

An Introduction to Whales & Dolphins - Whales, dolphins and porpoises are a group of 84 closely related species known collectively as cetaceans.

16: YOUTH GROUPS OF ASCENSION - Ascension (People) - 19.03.2009

YOUTH GROUPS OF ASCENSION MEETS THE GOVERNER AND MRS GURR

17: MYSTERY INTERVIEW - Ascension (People) - 19.03.2009

Where were you born? Birmingham UK

18: THINKING DAY 2009 ON ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (People) - 19.03.2009

When one hears the word “Thinking Day”, it is assumed that the 1st Ascension Girlguiding Units go to “Think” for the day!!!!

19: Hash Trash - Hash No:1251 - Ascension (Sport) - 12.03.2009

The eager gang met at English Bay and looked longingly at the sea.

20: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.03.2009

It was a pleasure to have a fairly large congregation for the Vestry Meeting that was held during Diving Service on Sunday morning.

21: Director of the St Helena National Trust. - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 12.03.2009

Applications are invited for the post of Director of the St Helena National Trust.

22: Supervisor Administration/RM Clerk - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 12.03.2009

Serco Defence, Science and Technology have a vacancy for a Supervisor Administration/RM Clerk at Ascension Island Base.

23: FUEL AND LUBRICANTS (F&L) Operative - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 12.03.2009

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

24: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 12.03.2009

The RAF dietician will be in school on Thursday morning to talk to secondary students about healthy eating.

25: Oleanders - Ascension (Conservation) - 12.03.2009

This is a large tropical family of tall rain forest trees, smaller trees and shrubs, lianas, and a few temperate plants such as Vinca.

26: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.03.2009

I should have gone diving. I’m sure this is what everyone thought last Sunday when we ran into trouble on a hike.

27: Whyfly - By Kate Pathak - Ascension (People) - 12.03.2009

The fictional account of an airline and an island. Jed looked in the mirror. His left profile had the edge and was the most striking. Two questions had bothered him all night,

28: Messages to the Islander - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.03.2009

Hi just to let you know that I have started a Facebook Cause called: Support the St Helena Community in getting their badly needed airport

29: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 12.03.2009

Wife Patsy, daughters Tina, Claire,Jolene, son Jason and their families of the late Cyril George Thomas

30: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – TEMPTATIONS CAFE - Ascension (Government) - 12.03.2009

Expressions of interest are sought from persons living and working on Ascension Island to establish and operate a coffee shop/café-type business in the property known as “Temptations”.

31: Mystery Interview - By kate Pathak - Ascension (People) - 12.03.2009

Can you guess who this person is?

32: Book and DVD Reviews - By Kate, Anna and Ben Pathak - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.03.2009

I picked up this topical title which fitted in with this week’s mystery interview.

33: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 12.03.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 09 03 2009

34: Rain On Green Mountain Causes Washout - Ascension (Government) - 12.03.2009

The public is advised that due to heavy rains last week the following paths have been closed until further notice.

35: Two Boats School - Thankyou to Stedson - Ascension (Education) - 05.03.2009

On Tuesday 24th February M2 spent the morning up on Green Mountain finding out all about the islands endemic plants.

36: Conservation- weekly newsThe Land Crab (Gecarcinus lagostoma) and the Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) - Ascension (Conservation) - 05.03.2009

It is the start of the migration season for the Land Crabs from Green Mountain to take their yearly journey down to the Beaches around Ascension Island to distributed there eggs into the sea.

37: Hash Trash no 1250 – Nasa Site - Ascension (Sport) - 05.03.2009

Despite the fact that a number of regulars were off island and all the lads were on Scout Camp (what kind of excuse is that?!) it was still a fair old crowd who turned up.

38: Book Reviews by Kate, Anna and Ben Pathak - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.03.2009

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

39: THANK YOU FROM JEAN MARCH AND MUMA LIZZIE - Ascension (Letters) - 05.03.2009

On Behalf of Muma Lizzie and myself

40: News From The Grotto - 1st Sunday of Lent - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.03.2009

I’ve had a few conversations with friends this past week about what we were giving up for Lent.

41: PRESS RELEASE - Bank Of St Helena - Ascension (Letters) - 05.03.2009

Reduction in Interest rates on Savings Accounts

42: Calling artistic people - Ascension (People) - 05.03.2009

Do you like to paint, draw or be creative but never find the time?

43: ASCENSION DAY FAIR - Ascension (People) - 05.03.2009

COME AND JOIN THE ADF COMMITTEE AND BE INVOLVED IN ORGANIZING THE EVENT FOR 2009

44: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 05.03.2009

Hello Everyone, Hope you’ve all had a good week.