Articles published in April 2009
  71 articles published

1: Conservation Weekly - Fairy Terns - Ascension (Conservation) - 30.04.2009

This is a small, delicately-built pure white, seabird with a finely-pointed black bill and rings of black feather around the eyes, giving a large-eyed appearance. Juveniles are creamier in colour and have dull brown edges to the feathers of the upper-parts.

2: Met Office Ascension Island Base - The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 30.04.2009

During May and June, the Southern Plains of the US will reach the peak of the tornado season.

3: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.04.2009

ST. LUKE’S GOSPEL 24: 35-48 - The startled disciples took some convincing that Jesus was real and risen. When he stood among them they thought they were seeing a ghost.

4: Hash No. 1258 - Ascension (Sport) - 30.04.2009

Everyone gathered on a hot afternoon at the Firing Range, although there was a bit of confusion as to exactly where we were headed.

5: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 30.04.2009

The Ascension Island Heritage Society is pleased to announce an “Open House” on Friday, May 8th (6 – 9 pm) and Saturday, May 9th (10 am – 4 pm).

6: News From the Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.04.2009

I came across the following article in “The Observer”, the magazine of the United Church of Canada. It was one of those articles that just seemed to sum up its topic so well and so honestly that I felt I should share it with you.

7: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 30.04.2009

Where were you born? - Cambridge, the maternity hospital was a former work house.

8: Ascension Day Fair - Community Craft show - Ascension (Letters) - 30.04.2009

It’s that time of year again so get planting, sewing and be creative.

9: Sports Results 25th & 26th April - Ascension (Sport) - 30.04.2009

Ascension Island Sports

10: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 30.04.2009

Hello Readers,

11: WELL DONE TO THE ASCENSION ISLAND CHILDREN’S TAEKWONDO GROUP - Ascension (Sport) - 30.04.2009

For the last year the Taekwondo group have been working hard under the tuition of Russell Peters and last week gained their Yellow Belt.

12: Director Of Operations - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 23.04.2009

Competitive salary commensurate with status and a generous benefits package which includes the provision of housing, a utilities allowance, medical, dental and personal use of a vehicle.

13: Director Of Resources - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 23.04.2009

An exciting opportunity exists for a person with the right mix of technical and political managerial skills to make an important contribution to the development of this small British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.

14: Keep Ascension Clean - Adopt A Road - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.04.2009

Over the last few years we`ve had volunteers who have been helping to keep our roadsides clean of cans and bottles that others so selfishly and mindlessly discard.

15: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.04.2009

By touching the wounds of the risen Jesus, Thomas’ doubt was turned into belief. (St. John’s Gospel, 20: 19-310

16: CONSERVATION WEEKLY - Sodom Apple (Solanum sodomaeum) - Ascension (Conservation) - 23.04.2009

Solanum sodomaeum was first recorded by Bell in 1859 as growing in Breakneck Ravine.

17: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 23.04.2009

Hi all, Congratulations must go to Mal Moss for reaching the milestone of 60! Many happy returns Mal.

18: Thank You From Mal - Ascension (People) - 23.04.2009

I would like to say a big Thank You to everyone who came to my 'surprise' 60th birthday party

19: Thanks From Sylvia & Terry - Ascension (People) - 23.04.2009

By the time you read this message we will have left the Island for our home in St Helena.

20: Congratulations to Tara, Gary & Ella-Mae - Ascension (People) - 23.04.2009

We would like to thank the Midwife Helen, Doctors & nursing Staff of the Hospital for the safe delivery of our Son & brother Ziggy Anthony Kaden,

21: Expressions Of Interest - Temptations Cafe - Ascension (Government) - 23.04.2009

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”.

22: Expressions Of Interest - Two Boats Garden Allotments - Ascension (Government) - 23.04.2009

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.

23: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.04.2009

I’m back on Ascension after a whirlwind trip to the mainland. These quick vacations are always so busy, especially when work is added into the mix.

24: Hash Trash - Hash No:1257 - Ascension (Sport) - 23.04.2009

This was most definitely a hash in two parts. The children took a lovely amble along towards Sugar Cubes and then all the way along up to Bullock’s Pond

25: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.04.2009

Work continues at the Museum. Unfortunately Jill Johnson has had to return to the UK, but luckily for us, she’s left Pete behind to carry on.

26: Mystery Interview - By Kate Pathak - Ascension (People) - 23.04.2009

Where were you born? Him: at 0406 in sight of a brewery. Her: almost in the back of an ambulance en route to Wakefield Hospital

27: Press Release - Ascension (Press Release) - 23.04.2009

Governor Gurr has appointed Clarence Roberts to be a Justice of the Peace in and for the Island of St Helena.

28: Primary Teacher Year 3/4 with History and Geography - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 23.04.2009

Two Boats School serves all children on Ascension Island between the ages of 3 and 16. There are approximately 110 children on roll. We

29: Public Notice - Rupert's Path - Ascension (Government) - 23.04.2009

We are pleased to advise the Public that Rupert’s Path is now open following the landslide in March.

30: Two Boats School Newsletter - Ascension (Education) - 23.04.2009

Congratulations to Beale team on winning the Swim Gala on Thursday last week. There was a lot of great competition between the teams and everyone really enjoyed the day.

31: Applications for a place at Two Boats School Nursery for September 2009 - Ascension (Education) - 23.04.2009

Two Boats School Nursery takes place on Monday to Friday mornings from 8:45 – 12:15pm.

32: Special Thank You To Joy - Ascension (People) - 16.04.2009

I would like to say a special thank you to Joy for all her hard work and dedication in helping me with the Turtles for the last few years.

33: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 16.04.2009

It’s been another few busy weeks with Conservation. We have had a visit from HRH Princess Anne, where she was taken on a Turtle Tour, Friday 3rd April, during her stop over on Ascension that evening.

34: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 16.04.2009

JOY & PATRICK - The Islander Team wish to express their sincere thanks to Joy and Patrick, for their dedicated assistance in producing this paper each week.

35: Farewell - Terry and Patrick - Ascension (People) - 16.04.2009

On Saturday 4th April Cable and Wireless SA Ltd held farewell drinks for two of their longest serving employees Terry Benjamin (Terry B) and Patrick Robinson (Breadbelly). They will both leave Ascension on the 18th April 2009 after serving Cable and Wireless a combined total of 75 years between them.

36: Ascension Day Fair - Ascension (Sport) - 16.04.2009

Runway Dash

37: Hash Trash No: 1256 - Ascension (Sport) - 16.04.2009

This week’s hash is a tale of two halves and several dozen eggs! How many eggy, bunny, references can you find in this week’s tale?

38: Mystery Interview - Ascension (Letters) - 16.04.2009

Where were you born? St Helena

39: Job Vacancy - Technician/Orderly - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 16.04.2009

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the vacancy of Technician/Orderly

40: Met Office Ascension Island Base - Ascension (Met Office) - 16.04.2009

The Met Office Weather Report

41: School News - Week 26 06/04/09 - Ascension (Education) - 09.04.2009

Ms Evans leaves Two Boats School at the end of this week to go to work in the Falklands. Ms Evans has been at Two Boats School for just over 20 months and has brought us a number of new initiatives such as Read Write, Primary Challenge, RE Week, Makaton and Reiki.

42: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 09.04.2009

It has been another few busy weeks we have had several different visitors from overseas.

43: Georgetown Hospital - UROLOGY VISIT - Ascension (Government) - 09.04.2009

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

44: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.04.2009

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES.

45: Conservation Winners! - Ascension (Conservation) - 09.04.2009

Last half term the children of Middle 2 at Two Boats School completed a project in conjunction with the Conservation Office to produce persuasive leaflets about the endemic plants on Ascension.

46: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 09.04.2009

Hello All Apologies to the school for missing out a page last week- sorry!

47: HM Customs Saint Helena - Ascension (Government) - 09.04.2009

Penalties for False Declarations/Failure to Declare on entry and exit from Saint Helena.

48: Letters to the Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 09.04.2009

Airport Consultation? Just sit the Governor, Consultants and all in some Hall with two barrels - one of tar and the other of feathers. Invite all the islanders and those with delegated postal votes to tar and feather

49: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1255 - Ascension (Sport) - 09.04.2009

This week’s hash had almost as many après hashers as hashers as you can see from the list. The pesky rounders matches are keeping some hashers away and the injuries may finish off the rest!

50: Letter to the Ascension Island Electorate - Howard Peters - Ascension (Letters) - 09.04.2009

This letter is written to inform you of my leave of absence from Ascension Island whilst on attachment with my employer in the United Kingdom and other matters which I would like to convey to you.

51: Constitutional Issues – Ascension Island - C. Leo - Ascension (Letters) - 09.04.2009

When I go back to the Ascension Island of 1968 and then compare it to the Ascension of 2009 I can’t help but be impressed and encouraged by the changes for good that I have had the pleasure of witnessing.

52: Mystery Interview: Who is this couple? By Kate Pathak - Ascension (People) - 09.04.2009

Mystery Interview: Who is this couple? By Kate Pathak

53: Public Notice - Elliot's Path - Ascension (Government) - 09.04.2009

We are pleased to advise the Public that Elliot’s Path is now open following the landslide in March.

54: Public Notice - Ascension (Government) - 09.04.2009

There have been repeated reports of vehicles speeding along the public highway that passes through the US Base, and in contravention of the existing speed restrictions that apply along that route.

55: Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 09.04.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 06Apr 2009

56: Ascension : Leisure/Entertainment for Ascension Island’s Youth - Ascension (Education) - 09.04.2009

Year 7 were asked to give their views on the present leisure/entertainment available for youngsters on Ascension Island and also what they would like to see/do to improve it, if given the opportunity.

57: Job Vacancy - Painter/Finisher - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 09.04.2009

Want to join a good team? Want to improve your skills?

58: AIRPORT SITUATION - 17th March 2009 - Paper From The Governor - Ascension (Government) - 02.04.2009

I am sure that all of you will realise that the situation surrounding our proposed airport has changed significantly in the last 24 hours, and I believe that it would be helpful for me to try and inform you as to what is going on and what is likely to happen next.

59: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.04.2009

Last Sunday our church was full with young people and their families for Mothering Sunday.

60: Whyfly - By by Kate Pathak - Ascension (People) - 02.04.2009

Jed looked in the mirror. His left profile had the edge and was the most striking. Two questions had bothered him all night, the first had just been answered.

61: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1253 - Ascension (Sport) - 02.04.2009

The group gathered along the edge of the road and we almost had a renaming of Skinny Butt to Skiddy Butt as she parked the car! Too early for all that nonsense!

62: “Royal visitor to Ascension Island” - Ascension (Government) - 02.04.2009

Ascension was honoured on Monday morning by the brief visit of HRH The Princess Royal and her husband Vice-Admiral Timothy Laurence RN.

63: Baptism of Jordan Cheni - Ascension (People) - 02.04.2009

Darren, Celia & Alexia would like to say THANK YOU to Father Clive for baptising our daughter/sister Jordan Cheni on Sunday 22nd March Mothers Day.

64: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.04.2009

As we start this new month with Palm Sunday just around the corner, we know that Holy Week and Easter is drawing even closer.

65: POLICE REPORT - Ascension (Government) - 02.04.2009

THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE POLICE IS: 6666 This number is staffed 24/7 if it is a genuine emergency please use it.

66: News From The Grotto - 5th Sunday of Lent - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.04.2009

This week, I’m heading off island for a short leave. I have to attend a recertification course, and I decided, due to the circumstances in my family, to go home and spend some time with my daughter Maggie.

67: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 02.04.2009

Where were you born? Ascension Island George Town Hospital

68: Book and DVD Reviews - By Kate Anna and Ben Pathak - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.04.2009

Dreams of my Father by Barack Obama

69: Whyfly part 4 - - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.04.2009

The elderly man waited patiently. He had been for a walk to the heads. As a retired naval man, old habits died hard and he still referred to the toilets in naval terms.

70: Ascension Island Sports - Ascension (Sport) - 02.04.2009

Sports Results 28th & 29th March

71: Leisure/Entertainment for Ascension Island’s Youth - Ascension (Education) - 02.04.2009

Year 7 were asked to give their views on the present leisure/entertainment available for youngsters on Ascension Island and also what they would like to see/do to improve it, if given the opportunity.