Articles published in November 2009
  77 articles published

1: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 26.11.2009

Requests and help Please can you save washing up bottles and send them into school for the y3/4 pneumatics work – thank you.

2: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 26.11.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 23-Nov-09

3: VACANCY – FINANCE TEAM LEADER - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 26.11.2009

A position of Post Office Team Leader has become available with the Ascension Island Government.

4: VACANCY – POST OFFICE TEAM LEADER - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 26.11.2009

A position of Post Office Team Leader has become available with the Ascension Island Government.

5: New Opening Hours For Fort Hayes Musem - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.11.2009

NEW OPENING HOURS - STARTING NOV 2009 FORT HAYES MUSEUM,

6: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.11.2009

Sunday, 29 November 2009, is Advent Sunday when we will be thinking about the second coming of Christ.

7: Conservation Annual Beach Clean-Up 2009 - Ascension (Conservation) - 26.11.2009

Thank you to: The RAF, SERCO, CSR, USAF, AIG and all volunteers.

8: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 26.11.2009

From 1 December 2009 until 3 January 2010, the Island Police Detachment will be running a Festive Drink Driving Campaign.

9: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 26.11.2009

Hello readers, Congratulations to Bluey, Loretta and Radka on the birth Joel.

10: GUIDES’ OVERNIGHT SURVIVAL CAMP - Ascension (People) - 26.11.2009

Friday evening the Guides made their way to Long Beach to make shelters from what they might find on a beach if they were been shipwrecked.

11: FISHING COMPETITION - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.11.2009

Seven boats with 28 fishermen taking part in “Noddy’s Boat Fishing Competition” left the pierhead steps at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday 22nd November 09.

12: New From The Grotto - Thought Of The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.11.2009

With Advent season just around the corner (hard to believe, I know!) it has as always, made me start thinking about Christmas.

13: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1284 - Ascension (Sport) - 26.11.2009

It was a dark and stormy night……. No wait…… It was a wet and soggy afternoon…… But it never rains on Ascension, does it? Well, it certainly rained on the hashers this time, although it didn’t seem to dull the enthusiasm of the hounds.

14: Turtle Nest humour…… - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.11.2009

The two doctors in the Georgetown Hospital had to hire a new nurse. They interviewed Nurse Nancy and decided to hire her.

15: Invasive Species Management Course 2009. - Ascension (Conservation) - 26.11.2009

From the 18th October to 24th October, together with the Environmental Health Officer, Kevin Williams, I attended an Invasive Species Management course in Jersey.

16: Mystery Person - Ascension (People) - 26.11.2009

Where were you born ? St Helena, What’s your middle name? Jean

17: Congratulations - Ascension (People) - 26.11.2009

Bluey, Loretta and Radka would like to thank midwives Helen and Marion and the rest of the hospital staff for the care and attention given before, during and after the birth of son and brother Joel.

18: Dew Pond Run 2009 - Ascension (Sport) - 19.11.2009

Sponsored by Ascension Island Scouts

19: Two Boats School - Week 11 16/11/09 - Ascension (Education) - 19.11.2009

Dear Parents/Guardians,

20: Met Office Ascension Island Base - Ascension (Met Office) - 19.11.2009

The Met Office Weather Report

21: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.11.2009

St. Mark’s Gospel Chapter 13.

22: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 19.11.2009

Data, DNA and “lab” work

23: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.11.2009

This past week, with Remembrance Day falling during it, I received a link to an article about the preservation of British War Graves around the world. It was a touching reminder of those who gave their all for their country.

24: Hash No: 1283 - Ascension (Sport) - 19.11.2009

It appeared that a few of the usual suspects decided to rest up and conserve their energy for the Dew Pond Run as it was a relatively small crowd that showed up for the hash.

25: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 19.11.2009

Where were you born? St Helena.

26: PUBLIC NOTICE - Ascension (Government) - 19.11.2009

The Ascension Island Government currently has three unoccupied houses that can be made available subject to certain conditions for periods from one month up to a maximum of three months.

27: Ascension Island Government - Statement From the Administrator. - Ascension (Government) - 19.11.2009

I would like to say a few words to put into perspective what is going on regarding job losses in government on Ascension Island.

28: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 19.11.2009

There is a lot going on at the Museum these days. We have started to erect the WWII US Army signs that identify the sites of various buildings, installations and areas.

29: Turtle Nest Humour - Ascension (Internet News) - 19.11.2009

“Same as usual, Jack,” asks the bartender as he sees one of his regulars walk up to the bar.

30: 1ST ASCENSION GIRLGUIDING UNIT ABSEILED 30 FT - Ascension (People) - 19.11.2009

If we awakened any of the neighbours at Cliff Top Residences on the Saturday morning of 14th November, please accept our apologies.

31: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 19.11.2009

Hello Readers,

32: Golden Time At Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 12.11.2009

At the beginning of the school year Middle 2 agreed on a system that would enable them to earn marbles in exchange for Golden Time at the end of every half term.

33: School Newsletter - Ascension (Education) - 12.11.2009

Last week you should have received a letter informing you that we need two school governors as both Helen Close and Kitty George’s terms of office come to an end this month.

34: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 12.11.2009

We would like to say a BIG thank you and farewell to Ian Simpson from the Met Office, Ian has been volunteering with us since the beginning of March 2009,

35: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 12.11.2009

Statistics for the week ending Monday 9th November 2009

36: VACANCY – FACILITIES MANAGER - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 12.11.2009

A position of Facilities Manager has become available with the Ascension Island Government. Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a highly motivated person with a willingness to demonstrate a high level of commitment to the job including out-of-hours work when necessary.

37: 1ST ASCENSION GUIDES’ REUNION/60’S LADIES NIGHT CELEBRATION OF 100 YEARS OF GIRLGUIDING - Ascension (People) - 12.11.2009

Some might have thought there was a riot at Tasty Tucker on the evening of Friday 6th November with jumping about and squeals of laugher.

38: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.11.2009

Jesus sat and watched the people putting money into the treasury.

39: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 12.11.2009

Hello Readers, Quite a big issue this week to read,

40: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 12.11.2009

The Scouts would like to thank the anonymous donor

41: Letters To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 12.11.2009

sir i want to have pen friends from your country so i can exchange news ideas,and to be precise to know each others culture,

42: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.11.2009

This week we solemnly celebrate Remembrance Day in honour of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.

43: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1282 - Ascension (Sport) - 12.11.2009

A smaller crowd than usual gathered at the Echo Canyon parking area. It seems a few of the usual suspects were claiming to be on the disabled list this week. Maybe it was just the thought of that cliff to Echo Canyon!

44: Turtle Nest Humour......... - Ascension (Letters) - 12.11.2009

A guy is strolling along a sandy beach one day when he comes across a very old bottle.

45: PUBLIC NOTICE - “Life Saving Throwing Strops” - Ascension (Government) - 12.11.2009

On Monday 02 November 09 whilst conducting our routine inspections of the ‘Life Saving Throwing Strops’ provided for emergency use at English bay,

46: Letter From Russell Yon To Island Council - Ascension (Letters) - 12.11.2009

Over the past few weeks several conversations and meetings have been held around the Island with the Taxpaying community and most recently many of us had the opportunity to discuss issues with the Tax Advisor who was on the Island, of how to cut/raise taxes to Fund AIG depleting Budget.

47: Mystery Interview - Ascension (People) - 12.11.2009

Where were you born ? Newburyport in Massachusetts

48: Tasty Tucker Cafe - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.11.2009

OPEN MON—SAT 9.00am –1PM MON—FRI 2pm-4pm

49: We must not neglect the outposts of Empire - (Extracted from The Times) - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.11.2009

Once they were vital strategic assets in Britain’s domination of the globe. We cannot treat them as an embarrassment now

50: Retards win Flipper Trophy Knockout Competition - Ascension (Sport) - 12.11.2009

The 8th running of the annual Flipper Trophy Final, run as a dedication to the memory of Andrew “Flipper” Bennett,

51: Press Release - Results Of Polling Day - Ascension (Press Release) - 12.11.2009

Returning Officer, Gillian Francis, has announced the results of Polling Day and has accordingly declared that the following candidates have been duly elected to serve as Members of the St Helena Legislative Council:

52: The ‘Flipper’ Trophy Tournament In Memory of Andrew John Bennett - Ascension (Sport) - 12.11.2009

Cable & Wireless would like to congratulate the Winners and Runners-up of the 8th Annual ‘Flipper’ Trophy Tournament which took place at the Georgetown Football Field on Saturday 7th November 2009.

53: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1281 - Ascension (Sport) - 05.11.2009

The Bomb Dump off donkey plain was the revenue for this weeks hash. It was a good turn out in spite of a couple functions being held that night.

54: Thought for the Day: Be Yourself, No Matter What... - Ascension (Letters) - 05.11.2009

There was this man who saw a scorpion floundering around in the water. He decided to save it by stretching out his finger, but the scorpion stung him.

55: HUMAN RIGHTS CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.11.2009

Rosanna Mesquita, the South Atlantic Project Coordinator for the Human Rights Capacity Building Project in the British Overseas Territories of the South Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific met with members of the Island Council, the head teacher of Two Boats School, the leaders of the Scouts and the Guides.

56: Thank You From The Rainbows - Ascension (Letters) - 05.11.2009

We all would like to say a very big thank you to Natasha & Nathan at Conservation for taking us to the bird ground.

57: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.11.2009

In St. Mark’s Gospel chapter 10, verses 46 to 52 we read about the blind man Bartimaeus. He lived a life of darkness with no hope and had to depend on others to help him.

58: Conservation News - Ascension (Conservation) - 05.11.2009

The Ascension Island Conservation Department are working in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew on an OTEP funded Endemic Plants project.

59: Dewpond Run 2009 - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.11.2009

Dewpond run 2009 sponsored by Ascension Island Scouts

60: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 05.11.2009

Hello Readers

61: Congratulations to Glynis & Colin - Ascension (People) - 05.11.2009

Congratulations to Glynis & Colin on the safe arrival of Molly

62: Flipper Trophy Knockout Competition – Week 1 - Ascension (Sport) - 05.11.2009

The 8th running of the annual Flipper Trophy began last weekend; the tournament is run as a dedication to the memory of Andrew “Flipper” Bennett

63: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.11.2009

This quote was posted on Facebook by my niece, Kelly. She was working in the Cardiac Care Unit, looking after an older gentleman, who with his wife had arrived in the city on a cruise ship.

64: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.11.2009

The members of the Ascension Island Heritage Society would like to extend their sympathies to the family of Robert (Uncle Bob) Inglis, who passed away last month.

65: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 05.11.2009

Following on from a recent article in relation to Drink Drive. First of all we must examine the consequences of drink drive.

66: Dialling Ascension from the UK and Abroad: - Ascension (Internet News) - 05.11.2009

Cable & Wireless are aware that telephone callers have been experiencing difficulties in calling into Ascension from the UK and various other countries, over the past few weeks.

67: Rainbow News - Ascension (People) - 05.11.2009

On Behalf of the St Helena Girl Guiding Units, I would like to say a big thank you to all the Rainbows Guides of Ascension Island for participating in the raffle of an Iced Cake which was made in St Helena.

68: Tax Review - Ascension (Government) - 05.11.2009

As you are aware the Ascension Island Government has commissioned Jeffrey Davenport, a tax specialist from the United Kingdom’s HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs), to examine the tax system,

69: Two Boats School Sports Day 2009 - Ascension (Education) - 05.11.2009

Sunday 25th October dawned and there were a few welcome clouds in the sky.

70: Happy Birthday to Aimee - Ascension (People) - 05.11.2009

AIMEE WOULD LIKE TO THANK HER FRIENDS FOR

71: New Stamp Issue – Release 09/11/09 - Ascension (Government) - 05.11.2009

200th Anniversary of the Birth of Charles Darwin

72: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.11.2009

LOVING IS GIVING. A big thank you to all who brought gifts for the Harvest Festival on Sunday last.

73: Ascension Island Conservation Department - Ascension (Conservation) - 05.11.2009

Horticulture on Ascension - Last week Olivia Renshaw gave an update on the Endemic Plant Project.

74: Flipper Trophy Knockout Competition – Semi Finals - Ascension (Sport) - 05.11.2009

The 8th running of the annual Flipper Trophy continued last weekend; the tournament is run as a dedication to the memory of Andrew “Flipper” Bennett and both games began with the players and officials standing around the centre circle and being joined by the crowd in observing a minute’s silence.

75: Hash Trash No: 1281 - Ascension (Sport) - 05.11.2009

An eager gang met to walk/run off some of those Halloween goodies – before they got tucked into them!

76: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 05.11.2009

This past week the Heritage Society received a couple of valuable donations from the family of Grant H. Carpenter, from Pennsylvania.

77: Mystery Person - Ascension (People) - 05.11.2009

Where were you born? St.Helena