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1: Ask A Lawyer - Ascension (Law and Order) - 04.12.2008

Things have been hectic on the Legal Side in St Helena with the arrival of the Chief Justice who launched into his busy list.

2: Ask A Lawyer - Ascension (Law and Order) - 13.11.2008

My thanks to all who have emailed in questions - do keep them coming to

3: Press Release - Ascension (Law and Order) - 30.10.2008

It is with deep regret that we must announce the death of Robert Glanville of CSR (US Base),

4: Ask A Lawyer - Ascension (Law and Order) - 23.10.2008

I have the good fortune to be the Public Solicitor based in St Helena but also covering Ascension Island and, as I am scheduled to pay a visit to your island in December I thought I would send this article which is essentially a reprint of an article published in the Independent last week.

5: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 09.10.2008

It has been a relatively quiet week for the Ascension Police Detachment, a total of four reports were received and dealt with, which were of the following nature:-

6: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 25.09.2008

It has been a relatively quiet week for the Ascension Police Detachment, a total of four reports were received and dealt with, which were of the following nature:-

7: POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 18.09.2008

The Ascension Police Detachment had a relatively quiet week, having only received one report requesting Police Assistance.

8: ASCENSION ISLAND DRIVING LICENCE - Ascension (Law and Order) - 18.09.2008

General information concerning the use of motor vehicles on Ascension Island

9: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.09.2008

During the period Monday 1st September to Monday 8th September 2008, the Ascension Police Detachment dealt with a total of eight reports :-

10: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 10.07.2008

Last week there were a mention of the Lion Intoxilyzer 8000 encompass with the Lion Alcolmeters 500 and the Speed laser SL 700 legislation has now been passed for enactment?

11: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 26.06.2008

We are still continuing to receive reports from the Public regarding loud music, which is either being played from vehicles, entering residential or other premises.

12: Immigration Training For Police - Ascension (Law and Order) - 01.05.2008

Last week we saw the arrival of Daniel Jones from the UK Border Immigration Agency. The purpose of his visit was to deliver a two day workshop on Immigration Control procedures.

13: NEW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE APPOINTED - Ascension (Law and Order) - 17.04.2008

On Thursday 10 April 2008 at the Ascension Magistrates’ Courthouse in Georgetown, three new Justices of the Peace were sworn in.

14: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 06.03.2008

The Police Detachment received and dealt with six reports between the 25th February to the 3rd March,

15: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 06.03.2008

KASSIE KAYLEE LOUISE DUNCAN, aged 19, appeared in the Ascension Magistrates’ Court on Monday 3 March 08

16: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 10.01.2008

As you are aware that during the festive season the police conducted various drink drive campaigns in the clubs around the Island in order to stamp out Road Traffic accidents involving persons drinking and driving and other traffic offences.

17: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 06.12.2007

Another year has gone by and with the festive season approaching. Christmas is the time for celebration and everyone looks forward to their enjoyment.

18: From The Constable's Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.11.2007

Firstly, I would like to welcome the Chief of Police, Derek Thomas, who is on an Official Visit to the Detachment from the 15 November – 7 December.

19: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.11.2007

The Police detachment had a relatively quiet week, except for four reports the police received and dealt with for the period of Monday 12th November to the 19th November

20: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.11.2007

The following case was heard in the Magistrates’ Court last week:-

21: From The Constable's Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 06.09.2007

The Police have received a number of complaints concerning Loud Music, whereby music is being played in vehicles travelling through Residential areas at such a volume that it causes disturbance to the residents.

22: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 09.08.2007

On Thursday 2 August 2007 the Magistrates’ Court dealt with one case of burglary. The Court heard that the charge arose from an incident which occurred at the One Boat Golf Club,

23: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 12.07.2007

The Police detachment received and dealt with three reports during the period of Monday 02nd July to the 09th July

24: From The Inspectors Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 28.06.2007

Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Constable Marlene Benjamin to the Detachment.

25: From The Constable's Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 08.02.2007

On behalf of the Ascension Island Police Detachment I would like to welcome David Bellamy and his partner Anne Stuart who arrived on the Island on Monday 05 February.

26: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.01.2007

The Police received and dealt with ten reports for the period of Monday 18th December to the 02nd January which includes three Request Police Assistance three Road Traffic Accidents and three Road Traffic Offences and one report of Depositing litter.

27: Notice Of Hearings - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.01.2007

Take notice that the Ascension Magistrates’ Court will sit at 10am on Thursday 11th January 2007, to hear the following cases: -

28: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 21.12.2006

The Police received and dealt with four reports for the period of Monday 11th December to 18th December

29: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 21.12.2006

The following case was heard in the Magistrates’ Court last week:-

30: From The Constables Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 14.12.2006

Hello Readers, My topic is basic on Family/Community Liaison, since arriving to the island for a tour of duty.

31: Duties of Drivers to Report Road Traffic Accidents - Ascension (Law and Order) - 12.10.2006

Section 28 of the Road Traffic (Ascension) Ordinance has been amended so that the obligation to inform the police of an accident applies in a wider range of circumstances than previously.

32: Inspectors Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 06.07.2006

First of all I would like to say how thrilled I am to be back on the island. It gives me great pleasure in working, with the community and through the developing changes of the island.

33: Ascension Magistrates Court - Ascension (Law and Order) - 27.04.2006

EDWIN VALENTINE RICHARDS, aged 26, a Desalination Plant Operator employed by CSR, appeared in the Ascension Magistrates’ Court on Friday 21 April 06

34: Police Statistics - Ascension (Law and Order) - 13.04.2006

The following statistics relate to the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, as compared with the same period for 2004 and 2005.

35: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 30.03.2006

WILLIAM STUART LEECE, aged 36, a Fire Fighter employed by Serco Aerospace, appeared in the Ascension Magistrates’ Court

36: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Notice Of Hearing - Ascension (Law and Order) - 16.02.2006

Take notice that the Ascension Magistrates’ Court will sit at 10am on Thursday 16th February 2006, to hear the following case: -

37: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 12.01.2006

PETER RYAN MEGLOW, aged 28, a Seaman employed on the US ship MV Chapman, appeared in the Ascension Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 10 January

38: DRIVING THROUGH DRINK OR DRUGS - YOU’VE TOO MUCH TO LOSE! - Ascension (Law and Order) - 15.12.2005

Drink Driving is a sad fact of life in today’s society but is so easily avoidable.

39: ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.09.2005

The numbers of Road Traffic Accidents that are occurring are a cause for concern; it would appear that a weekend cannot go by without an accident;

40: Magistrates Court, Georgetown, Ascension Island - Ascension (Law and Order) - 28.07.2005

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates Court during July 2005.

41: SERGEANT CLARENCE ROBERTS RECEIVES THE CLASP AWARD FOR COMPLETING 25 YEARS SERVICE - Ascension (Law and Order) - 16.06.2005

His Excellency the Governor has approved the Clasp award to Sergeant Clarence Roberts in recognition of having completed 25 years of qualifying Service.

42: NEW CONSTABLE FOR ASCENSION DETACHMENT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 16.06.2005

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Stephen Ellick. I have worked on Ascension previously about 20 years ago for Pan Am fire security.

43: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 10.03.2005

The Police service received a total of 197 reports for the year 2004,

44: PRESS – RELEASE By the Attorney General: Mr K Baddon - Ascension (Law and Order) - 17.02.2005

A young person, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has recently received an official caution from the police for riding a motor cycle while under-age and uninsured.

45: New Lay Advocate Appointed For Ascension - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.11.2004

Mrs Georgina ( Georgie) Benjamin has been appointed as a lay advocate for Ascension.

46: POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.11.2004

First of all I would like to congratulate Tina Yon and Keturah George on their appointment as Special Police Constables in the Ascension Island Police Detachment.

47: POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 29.04.2004

First of all I would like to welcome to the Detachment, Constable Carlin Yon who is accompanied by his family, Special Police Constables Debbie Roden and Karen Williams and wish them every success.

48: From the Constables Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 15.01.2004

This is our first activity report for this year and we are off with a flying start.

49: From the Constables Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.12.2003

As the year 2003 ends this is our last Police Activity report. It was our objective to publish one report a month which we accomplished.