Articles published in October 2009
  55 articles published

1: Hash No: 1280 - Ascension (Sport) - 22.10.2009

A bit of confusion reigned over the start of this hash.

2: From St Marys Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 22.10.2009

Bishop John arrived on Ascension on 1 October and became Acting Vicar of St Mary's Parish while Canon Clive and Jenny were on leave in the UK.

3: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 22.10.2009

This week I’ll have to be forgiven for getting on a soapbox. There was a story in the media this week that has disturbed me, and made me wonder about the state of the world.

4: Two Boats School - Week 8 19/10/09 - Ascension (Education) - 22.10.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians,

5: DEW POND RUN 2009 - Ascension (Sport) - 22.10.2009

Sunday 15th November

6: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 22.10.2009

The Army Ornithological Society (AOS) have just completed their seabird expedition to Ascension.

7: Administrator’s Report on Island Council Meeting held Thursday 15thOctober 2009 - Ascension (Government) - 22.10.2009

The Island Council met on Thursday October 15th at 3pm in the Council Chamber.

8: St Mary's Church - From the Bishop - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 22.10.2009

My dear friends, I want to say how much I have enjoyed my time with you on Ascension.

9: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 22.10.2009

Where were you born? St Helena

10: School Page - Ascension (Education) - 15.10.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians, It is heard to believe that it is already week 7 of this school year.

11: PLANNED OUTAGES OF INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.10.2009

Cable & Wireless South Atlantic Ltd will be carrying out their annual Earth Station Antenna inspection and essential maintenance work

12: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 15.10.2009

The Conservation Department is organising an Island-wide beach clean-up for Sunday 22nd November from 10 am to noon.

13: Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 15.10.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 12-Oct-09

14: Announcement of the passing of Robert (Bob) Inglis - Ascension (People) - 15.10.2009

It is with deep sadness that we inform our friends on Ascension of the passing of Robert (Bob) Inglis

15: Congratulations for Mr & Mrs Duncan - Ascension (People) - 15.10.2009

All the students and staff at Two Boats School would like to say

16: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 15.10.2009

Hello Readers Congratulations to Tony Hiorns on becoming Captain!! Well Done!! J

17: Congratulations to Tony Hiorns - Ascension (People) - 15.10.2009

Congratulation to Tony Hiorns on his success at gaining his rank of Captain!

18: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – THE ROCK SHOP - Ascension (Government) - 15.10.2009

Expressions of interest are sought from persons living and working on Ascension Island to establish and operate a business in the property known as “The Rock Shop”.

19: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1279 - Ascension (Sport) - 15.10.2009

A small but brave lot of hounds collected at the NASA site for what was advertised as Stinky Nuts’ last hash (more on that later!).

20: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 15.10.2009

The Ascension Island Heritage Society said farewell and good luck to two hardworking volunteers recently when Marc and Caroline Harris headed back to the UK.

21: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.10.2009

It’s good to be back on Ascension, after a nice, long vacation back home in Canada.

22: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 15.10.2009

There has been some concern expressed in relation to last week’s Police Report in the Islander.

23: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 15.10.2009

The first of October, a hot day – if “wintery” in Ascension standards – saw me arriving to this unique island.

24: Mystery Person - Ascension (People) - 15.10.2009

Where were you born? Uruburetama (at home).

25: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 15.10.2009

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 8th October 2009:-

26: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 15.10.2009

My dear friends, On Sunday, 18th October, in St Mary’s Church at 10.30.a.m., I will have the joy of administering the Sacrament of Confirmation to five adults.

27: Taxing Questions - Ascension (Government) - 15.10.2009

Taxation was introduced on Ascension in 2002. It replaced the previous arrangements whereby employing organisations operating on the island (known over the years as the LUC, “the Users”

28: General Maintenance Assistant – (Air-conditioning) - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 15.10.2009

VT Group has a vacancy for a full-time General Maintenance Assistant – (Air-conditioning). The post holder will report to the Transmitter Technician and will be primarily responsible for the efficient, effective maintenance and repair of air-conditioning plant of all VT and it’s customer sites across the Island.

29: Two Boats School - Week 6 05/10/09 - Ascension (Education) - 08.10.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians,

30: Met Office Ascension Island Base - Ascension (Met Office) - 08.10.2009

The Met Office Weather Report

31: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 08.10.2009

Saving Ascension’s endemic plants from extinction

32: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 08.10.2009

Hello Readers,

33: Hash Trash No: 1278 - Ascension (Sport) - 08.10.2009

The mystery start of the hash was a little confusing but eventually all those who needed to get to the right place got to the right place

34: Mystery person - Ascension (People) - 08.10.2009

Where were you born : Jamestown

35: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 08.10.2009

My dear friends,

36: PROVISIONAL REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2009 - ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Government) - 08.10.2009

In accordance with The Registration of Electors Regulations, 2008, Legal Notice No. 5 made under the Island Government (Ascension) Ordinance 2008, a Provisional Register of Electors has been compiled and will be published on the official notice board outside the Administrator’s Office on 7th October 2009.

37: Congratulations to Johnny and Cecile - Ascension (People) - 08.10.2009

Congratulations to Johnny and Cecile from Liz Murphy Castlebar, Co Mayo, Ireland.

38: Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 01.10.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 4-Oct-09

39: VACANCY – STORES SUPERVISOR - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 01.10.2009

A position of Stores Supervisor will become available with the Ascension Island Government in early November 2009.

40: Birthday Wishes to Brandon - Ascension (People) - 01.10.2009

LOOK WHO'S NOW 1

41: Messages To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 01.10.2009

Good day, I noticed that there are several people living on Ascension Island

42: My First Week as a Conservation Volunteer - By Helen Wilkinson - Ascension (Conservation) - 01.10.2009

I’ve been here a week now, and I’d like to say a massive thank you to the Ascension Island community; particularly the Conservation department, VT, and Phyliss ‘my Ascension Island mom’ for making me so welcome.

43: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 01.10.2009

We would like to welcome Susana Saavedra, she’s here working under the Invasive Species Project.

44: Thank You from 1st Ascension Guide and Leaders - Ascension (People) - 01.10.2009

The 1st Ascension Guides and Leaders would like to say Thank You to AIG for the water supply for the two car washes,

45: From The Editors - Stevie & Anna - Ascension (Letters) - 01.10.2009

Hello Readers, Hope you enjoy this weeks edition.

46: Thank You From Tracy - Ascension (Letters) - 01.10.2009

would like to thank the following people for all their support and comfort, on the sad loss of my auntie Gayleen Caswell (Topsy).

47: Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 01.10.2009

The Heritage Society would like to say thank you for supporting their event in Georgetown Square on Saturday 26th September.

48: Congratulations to Johnny & Cecile - Ascension (People) - 01.10.2009

Congratulations to Johnny and Cecile

49: Rainbows - Ascension (People) - 01.10.2009

'Rainbow FUN has started! All girls over 4yrs and 6 months are welcome.

50: Bon Voyage to Marc & Caroline Harris - Ascension (People) - 01.10.2009

Thank you both for all your hard work and enthusiasm during your tour on Ascension.

51: Hash Trash No: 1277 - Ascension (Sport) - 01.10.2009

There was a big crowd gathered for Who’s My Daddy?’s last Ascension hash.

52: Au Revoir From The Harris's - Ascension (People) - 01.10.2009

Where did that year go? They say time flies when you're having fun and that's exactly what we've had on this wonderful Island of Ascension with it's fantastic people.

53: School Page - Ascension (Education) - 01.10.2009

As you are all aware two members of staff are in the UK on medical leave at present.

54: Turtle Research & Conservation: 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Dr. Archie Carr - Release Date: 1st October 2009 - Ascension (Government) - 01.10.2009

Archie Carr was one of the first prominent sea turtle biologists. He conducted a number of pioneering studies in the 1950-1980s that both added to our knowledge of the biology of sea turtles as well

55: Cheryl & Robert Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary - Ascension (People) - 01.10.2009

Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary for Tuesday 29th September