Articles published in May 2006
  54 articles published

1: Casey Lawrence Crowned Miss Ascension 2006 - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.05.2006

Casey Lawrence Crowned Miss Ascension 2006

2: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.05.2006

It will be a busy week for a number of us who will be involved in preparing for the Ascension Day Fair on Saturday.

3: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 26.05.2006

We have been thrown in to editing at the deep end!!! Lots of info about the ADF this week.

4: Planning Notice - Ascension (Government) - 26.05.2006

An application was received to erect a free standing community notice board adjacent right to existing free standing notice board to the right of the entrance, outside Solomon’s Shop.

5: MEETING OF THE ASCENSION ISLAND COUNCIL HELD ON 18 MAY2006 As reported by Georgie Benjamin - Ascension (Government) - 26.05.2006

The meeting was opened by Governor Clancy via teleconference link. From the matters arising the following items were awaiting action from either the Governor, Attorney General or the Administrator.

6: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 26.05.2006

As you probably know Sunday 21st May was St Helena Day. As part of their History project Year 5/6 listened with their eyes closed as I set the scene.

7: Works and Services Manager - Works and Services Department - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 26.05.2006

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a dynamic professional/technical person to fill the post of Works and Services Manager. The principal job purpose is to assist the Director of Technical Services (DTS) in the running of the Works & Services Department (W&S).

8: ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC NOTICE - Ascension (Government) - 25.05.2006

Many will have noticed that the Hobby Park lacks proper control it has becoming untidy, unsightly, potentially dangerous to visitors, a fire risk, a place where refuse is dumped and possibly the source of pollution.

9: Court victory for Chagos families - Ascension (Internet News) - 18.05.2006

Families exiled from the Chagos islands in the 1960s and 70s to make way for a US Indian Ocean airbase have won a new victory in their long fight to return.

10: News From The Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.05.2006

Bishop John is planning to visit Ascension Island in September and will do a confirmation on Sunday 17 September.

11: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.05.2006

I would like to wish all the mothers on the island a very happy Mother’s Day, since it is Mother’s Day in North America.

12: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 18.05.2006

Wot no babies this week

13: Were you married after 1st January 1987? - Ascension (Letters) - 18.05.2006

Do you have children born outside of St Helena after 18th October 1999? Please read on:

14: Tales from Green Mountain - Ascension (Letters) - 18.05.2006

Morris the Mynah Bird (Part One) - Morris the Mynah Bird lived at Two Boats Village. He was four weeks old and lived with his parents in their garden.

15: Bank of St. Helena Community Projects Fund - Ascension (Letters) - 18.05.2006

Bank of St. Helena has set up a fund to provide donations to community projects within St. Helena and Ascension Island.

16: Planet Earth Focuses on Ascension - Ascension (Natural Events) - 18.05.2006

For the past few weeks a BBC film crew has been on Ascension, filming for the prestige wildlife documentary series Planet Earth.

17: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 18.05.2006

A few light showers at the beginning of the week, then mainly dry until Saturday night and Sunday morning when showers became more frequent for a time across the Island.

18: FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL - Ascension (Sport) - 18.05.2006

MAXIMUM OF 16 TEAMS. PLACES ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

19: GOLF NEWS - Ascension (Sport) - 18.05.2006

Last Sunday at One Boat G.C. the Champion of Champions golf tournament took place.

20: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1107 - Ascension (Sport) - 18.05.2006

A nice, hot afternoon greeted the hashers as they collected at the Klinka Klub. The hares had forgotten to pick up the key, but amazingly, Major just happened to know where one was!

21: OFFSHORE FISHING TOURNAMENT - Ascension (Sport) - 18.05.2006

Trophies for largest Tuna, Wahoo and most fish caught (weight) for the boat captain

22: MARRIAGE ORDINANCE (CAP. 80) - Ascension (Government) - 18.05.2006

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES

23: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 18.05.2006

Many thanks to everyone who has kindly helped us out in the last couple of weeks by allowing us to use their photocopiers. It is very much appreciated by the staff and students of Two Boats School

24: Two Boats School - Year 10 - Ascension (Education) - 18.05.2006

Year 10 students are currently preparing themselves during careers sessions for what is expected of them in pursuit of a job.

25: VACANCY – CLEANERS FOR TWO BOATS SCHOOL - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 18.05.2006

The Ascension Island Government urgently require the services of two cleaners.

26: CHURCHWARDEN’S OUTGOING REPORT 23rd APRIL 2006 - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.05.2006

The report was read by Cheryl at the Vestry Meeting held in St. Mary’s Sunday 7th May 06.

27: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.05.2006

The Ascension Day Fair Committee had a meeting with all stall holders last Monday evening to discuss the lay out plan of the area as well as what they are responsible for in setting up their stalls on the day.

28: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.05.2006

This past weekend we were blessed with a visit from monsignor Michael McPartland.

29: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 11.05.2006

Hi to all our avid readers,

30: Its A Girl - Ascension (People) - 11.05.2006

Congratulations to Sonia and Chris on the birth of their daughter Emma-Lee

31: Hash Trash - Hash No.1106 - Ascension (Sport) - 11.05.2006

Springer’s Beach Hut was the gathering point for this week’s hash. At the huddle we were told that the usual slippery, rolly rocks would be found, but just a couple of short climbs.

32: ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE - Ascension (Government) - 11.05.2006

One Boat Hobby Park, Requirement for Registration.

33: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH – INDEX TRAPPING - Ascension (Government) - 11.05.2006

For the past week the Environmental Health Team, along with the Conservation Department have been busy index trapping at Green Mountain.

34: Small Parcel Service Price Increase Withdrawn - Ascension (Government) - 11.05.2006

Andrew Weir Shipping has advised this afternoon that following instructions from the St Helena Government, those changes implemented last week on the Small Parcel Service has been withdrawn.

35: VACANCY – CLEANERS FOR TWO BOATS SCHOOL - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 11.05.2006

The Ascension Island Government urgently require the services of two cleaners. The successful applicants will be required to undertake general cleaning duties at the Two Boats School.

36: VACANCY FOR A FIRE FIGHTER/LIFE BOATMAN - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 11.05.2006

The post of Fire Fighter/Life Boatman with the Fire and Rescue Service of the Ascension Island Government (AIG) will become vacant on 15 July 2006.

37: TEMPORARY PAINTER REQUIRED FOR WORKS & SERVICES - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 11.05.2006

The Ascension Island Government (AIG) requires a temporary Painter to work in the Works & Services Department for a period of approximately six months.

38: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.05.2006

The Annual Vestry Meeting will take place this Sunday during the Divine Service at 10.30 am. I trust that you will be able to come and support the Parish at this time.

39: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.05.2006

My mother always sends me the program from her church back home. In the last one I received there was an insert with a prayer about Easter:

40: Ascension Day Fair - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.05.2006

SATURDAY, 27TH MAY 06 - FROM 14:30 HRS – 18:30 HRS

41: Ascension Day Fair - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.05.2006

RAFFLE AND AUCTION

42: Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 04.05.2006

As you can see we decided to edit and print this week so any mistakes will definitely be down to us

43: Email Messages - Ascension (Letters) - 04.05.2006

I spent a total of 18 months on ascension 12 months in 1993 and 6 months in 1995. I have very fond memories of my time there and would like to mention some people

44: BUSINESS NEWS FROM ST. HELENA - Ascension (Letters) - 04.05.2006

The Medical Laboratory at the Hospital has become more high-tech with staff members using a computerised biochemistry analyser to conduct medical tests.

45: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 04.05.2006

Donald, Fredrica and Scott Gavin, Patty and Jamie would like to thank family and friends here and overseas for their cards,

46: THANK YOU - ADF - Ascension (Letters) - 04.05.2006

On behalf of the ADF Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to THANK Delphia for the use of Two Boats Club on 22nd April when we had the ADF Dance.

47: HASH TRASH - Hash No: 1105 - Ascension (People) - 04.05.2006

A huge crowd (and if I missed anyone’s name I apologize!) gathered at Garden Cottage on a lovely afternoon for a “little walk in the park” as it was explained to us during the huddle……yeah right!!

48: CONGRATULATIONS - Ascension (People) - 04.05.2006

ON THE RENEWAL OF THEIR WEDDING VOWS ON THEIR 23rd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

49: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 04.05.2006

We are coming to the end of the hot season now, and it should gradually become a little cooler over the next few months. Some sharp showers have again affected the island this week,

50: Golf news - Ascension (Sport) - 04.05.2006

Last sunday the 30th of april, the golf held its annual ADF Golf competition in aid of this years ADF. 26 players turned out for the competition a pairs greensome, there were some good scores in the main,

51: Sea Survival Training - Ascension (Government) - 04.05.2006

On Wednesday & Thursday of last week Paul Davies of Sea Survival International held a Sea Survival Training course with Marine & Fire Rescue Staff at the Georgetown Swimming Pool.

52: Kids Klub - Ascension (Education) - 04.05.2006

It’s that time of year again…Some of you have now gladly got a few of your exams out of the way, but for the rest, I hope you find the tips below useful, we are all here to help so don’t forget it and if you want help – ask.

53: ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED FOR WORKS & SERVICES - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 04.05.2006

The post of Electrician with the Works & Services Department of the Ascension Island Government (AIG) will become vacant on 15 July 2006.

54: VACANCY FOR TEMPORARY CLERK - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 04.05.2006

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of temporary clerk at the Police Office, for a period of approximately 10 weeks.