Articles published in November 2006
  54 articles published

1: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.11.2006

It was very disappointing that only one person turned up for the meeting which had been called on Monday evening, 21 November to elect a committee for the Ascension Day Fair 2007.

2: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 30.11.2006

Dear Readers, Well here we are again, about to enter the festive season.

3: STUDENT FEES FOR OVERSEAS TERRITORIES - Ascension (Letters) - 30.11.2006

Higher Education Minister, Bill Rammell was today delighted to announce proposals to enable students from the British Overseas Territories to be treated as home students for fee purposes at institutions in England.

4: World AIDS Day- 1st December - Ascension (Letters) - 30.11.2006

HIV is one of the biggest social, economic and health challenges in the world. It is a global emergency claiming over 8,000 lives every day. In fact 5 people die of AIDS every minute.

5: FROM THE CONSTABLES DESK - Ascension (Letters) - 30.11.2006

In the absence of appropriate legislation on the use of the Radar Speed gun, the detachment has introduced the Speed Monitor 111 Advisory Sign as an alternative speed- claming measure.

6: Children in Need Update - Ascension (People) - 30.11.2006

Just to let you know the amount raised at the MVC Auction was:

7: If you wish to send Christmas greetings - Ascension (People) - 30.11.2006

If you wish to send Christmas greetings and messages to be printed in the Islander for your friends and family

8: Apology - Ascension (Met Office) - 30.11.2006

Dear readers of the Islander. I would like to apologise unreservedly if the "firework" joke I included in my Metchat article last week caused anyone any offence.

9: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 30.11.2006

A fine start and end to the week but a miserable middle, especially the higher up the mountain you went with the Residency having over 50 millimetres, possibly the second wettest week this year there?

10: Hash Trash No: 1133 - Ascension (Sport) - 30.11.2006

The gang met up at Garden Cottage with the sun shining and spirits high. A few eyebrows were raised when Wild Bill Cock appeared with a rope over his shoulder.

11: Golf News - Ascension (Sport) - 30.11.2006

The Golf club will be holding a Monthly medal on Sunday 10th of Dec at 0830hrs, please sign up at the golf club on the notice board,

12: ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - PRESS RELEASE - Ascension (Government) - 30.11.2006

The Ascension Island Government is pleased to announce that, with effect from Friday 1st December 2006, the sale of commercial air tickets from the UK to Ascension Island and from Ascension Island to the UK on the MOD South Atlantic Charter will be handled exclusively by the Ascension Island Travel Agency (AITA).

13: CHRISTMAS MAIL NOTICE - Ascension (Government) - 30.11.2006

Last chance for Christmas mail to UK, Falklands and St Helena

14: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 30.11.2006

Anti-bullying week, Christingle Service, End of Term Production, Holiday Dates and Parent Governor Vacancy

15: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 30.11.2006

OK, so it is still November – just… Now is the time, if you haven’t already, to get out your advent calendars and write your letter to Santa and convince him that you have been really good this year – you don’t want any klinker left in your stockings do you.

16: Children In Need - Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.11.2006

Friday 17th Nov 2006 "Children In Need"

17: Steady growth from Cable & Wireless International as C&W plc announces its Half Year results - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.11.2006

November 2006, London. Today Cable & Wireless plc announces its results for the six-month period ending 30th September 2006,

18: Islander Price Increase - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.11.2006

Please be advised that the price of the Islander newspaper will increase to 60p or $1 as from the 7th December.

19: News From The Grotto - Remembrance Day Sunday - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.11.2006

On November 11th of every year, we celebrate Remembrance, or Veteran’s Day. This day commemorates the end of the First World War, and has come to represent the day that we take a few moments to remember all those lost to war.

20: Letter To The Islander From Margot Hutchinson - Ascension (Letters) - 16.11.2006

With reference to the article by Pete Ellis - Ascension: Dampier's Drip Restoration. May I comment on the following extract "...

21: Letter To The Islander From Andrew Weir Shipping Capetown - Ascension (Letters) - 16.11.2006

A meeting was held with Port Security whilst the RMS was last in Cape Town port. Due to stricter security regulations, all hold baggage for passengers travelling on day of sailing can only be delivered to the RMS hold container on the morning of embarkation (9am to 1pm).

22: Thank You From Keri & Shona - Ascension (Letters) - 16.11.2006

We would like to say a big thank-you to all those who helped to make our party such an enjoyable one.

23: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 16.11.2006

Hope you’re all well. I understand that “Elvis” is now on the Island??

24: Electrical Fitter - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 16.11.2006

Serco Defence and Aerospace has a vacancy for an electrical fitter within the Ground Engineering Section at the Ascension Island Base. The post is classified as single unaccompanied status.

25: Opening of some of Green Mountain National Park Paths - Ascension (Conservation) - 16.11.2006

Friday 10th November 2006 was the grand Opening of some of the Green Mountain Paths, namely Elliot’s, Ruperts, and Dew Pond.

26: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 16.11.2006

On Thursday 9th November 2006 there was a certificate presentation for some members of the Conservation Department and some members of the Works Department.

27: Green Mountain National Park Path Opening - Ascension (Letters) - 09.11.2006

Overseas Territories Environment Programme (OTEP) is currently funding a project to improve access to Green Mountain.

28: Beach Annual Clean-Up - Ascension (People) - 09.11.2006

Again this year we look forward to your support - those of you who prefer to start earlier can do so.

29: ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - Ascension (People) - 09.11.2006

FIRE & SEA RESCUE SERVICE

30: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 09.11.2006

ASCENSION:A showery start to the week, then the sun came out on Wednesday with an increase in the wind.

31: Hash Trash No: 1130 - Ascension (Sport) - 09.11.2006

On Friday 3rd November Buford T waited patiently at the Ariane site for the girl guides to arrive to help set the hash.

32: The ‘Flipper’ Trophy Tournament In Memory of Andrew John Bennett. - Ascension (Sport) - 09.11.2006

Cable & Wireless would like to congratulate the Winners and Runners-up of the ‘Flipper’ Trophy Tournament which took place on Saturday 4th November 2006.

33: Flipper Trophy Winners - Ascension (Sport) - 09.11.2006

GEORGETOWN

34: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 09.11.2006

Have you seen many people wearing a poppy on T.V. or on the island this week. Poppies are red flowers which are worn to show others that you are remembering those who died for their country.

35: VACANCY STEWARD/STEWARDESS - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 09.11.2006

ESS Support Services on Ascension Island has a vacancy for a Steward/Stewardess.

36: Invasive Species Project Officer - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 09.11.2006

The St Helena Government and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) are looking to fill a position for an invasive species project officer to lead implementation of a European Commission-funded project in St Helena and Ascension.

37: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.11.2006

If you would like to have your departed family and friends

38: News From The Grotto - Thought for the Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.11.2006

How fitting that the Gospel today should be about the blind man begging for help from Jesus.

39: Conservation - Feedback on International Conference Participation - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006

I have recently attended 3 international Conferences and gave feedback to the Conservation Department Staff and the Island Council last week.

40: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006

This week we have a message form two students from the UK and France who are volunteering with us for 2 Months

41: Air Movements Flight Heritage Project - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006

On 25 Oct 06, 5 members of the Air Movements Det, ably assisted by Cpl Jenny “Green Fingers” Rose from the Commcen attacked a heritage project on Ascension Island head on, under the guidance of Super Security Serco Steve Roulston (AKA Captain Cactus).

42: Dampier’s Drip Restoration - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006

Anyone visiting Dampier’s Drip recently will have noticed the changes that are taking place.

43: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006

Blimey oh Riley! What a busy one it is this week!

44: MEETING OF THE ASCENSION ISLAND COUNCIL HELD ON 26 October 2006 - Ascension (Letters) - 02.11.2006

The meeting was opened by Governor Clancy accompanied by the Attorney General via teleconference link.

45: TWO BOATS CLUB - Ascension (People) - 02.11.2006

TWO BOATS CLUB CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS PARTY

46: Scout - Leader Training - Ascension (People) - 02.11.2006

Last week the scout group had a visit from Mrs. Heather Elliot, the Training Advisor for British Scout Groups Abroad.

47: The Met Office Weather Report - Ascension (Met Office) - 02.11.2006

Statistics for the week ending Monday 30th October 2006

48: Hash Trash No: 1129 - Ascension (Sport) - 02.11.2006

The hash started at One Boat CSO Building. It was great to see some old faces back again

49: Island Council Meeting - Ascension (Government) - 02.11.2006

The following Agenda items were tabled at the Island Council meeting held on 26 October 2006

50: POST OFFICE NOTICE SPECIAL STAMP ISSUE - Ascension (Government) - 02.11.2006

CHRISTMAS 2006/GREETING STAMPS

51: TBS - Sports Day Results - Ascension (Education) - 02.11.2006

Sports Day dawned a bit overcast and there was some worry that we might be in for a repeat of last year’s rain.

52: VACANCY – LIBRARIAN AT TWO BOATS SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTRE - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 02.11.2006

At the request of the Resource Centre Committee

53: Maternity Vacancy: Reception Teacher - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 02.11.2006

Two Boats School Ascension Island Government

54: VACANCY FOR CASHIER/SHOP ASSISTANT - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 02.11.2006

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc wishes to employ a Cashier/Shop Assistant to work in their Georgetown Shop.