Articles published in December 2006
  37 articles published

1: Wendy's Winning Wonderland - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.12.2006

Congratulations to the first overall winner of the Island Lights competition, Ms. Wendy Benjamin of Two Boats.

2: Christmas Tree Lighting & Sing-along - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.12.2006

A crowd of over 200 people drawn from all areas of Ascension Island assembled in the square at Georgetown on Monday 18 December 2006 to attend the Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Sing-Along.

3: Fresh Produce - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.12.2006

At a recent meeting during any other business (re: Islander dated 7th December 2006 Issue 1821) Councillors raised the issue of fresh fruit and vegetables.

4: ‘BROWNIES AWARDED FIRE BADGE’ - Ascension (Internet News) - 21.12.2006

Below is a photograph taken on Monday 11th December 06 of the Brownies who were successful in achieving the knowledge required

5: New's From St. Mary's - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.12.2006

Every year around this time we see people passing through Ascension on their way to St. Helena Island to join their family and friends for the festive season.

6: Grotto News - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 21.12.2006

In my mail this week I received a Canadian religious magazine that I subscribe to and came across the perfect story for this week.

7: Letter's To The Islander - Ascension (Letters) - 21.12.2006

I have been commissioned to update the Bradt Guide to St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha which is currently out of print.

8: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 21.12.2006

Hello Everyone Hope you are all well and ready for Christmas.

9: ENGLISH BAY BEACH BARBEQUE - Ascension (Letters) - 21.12.2006

People who have recently been down to English Bay beach may have noticed that a new barbeque has appeared.

10: Hello From The Anthony's - Ascension (People) - 21.12.2006

Since I last wrote to my family and friends, I have had 3 operations, and by the time this goes to press I will have had my 2nd Chemotherapy.

11: Christmas Messages - Ascension (People) - 21.12.2006

Christmas message to some Ascension Islanders.

12: Dr Shub Sukhtankar - Farewell Gift From CSR - Ascension (People) - 21.12.2006

(Islander dated 14 December 2006) Computer Sciences Raytheon presented Dr Shub Sukhtankar a farewell gift in grateful appreciation for his many years service to CSR and its employees on Ascension Island

13: Two Boats Club Darts - Ascension (Sport) - 21.12.2006

Another successful round of darts competitions have been concluded.

14: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1136 - Ascension (Sport) - 21.12.2006

The patio across from Barracks 13 on the US Base welcomed everyone into the shade.

15: TWO BOATS CLUB - DARTS & SNOOKER COMPETITIONS 2006 - Ascension (Sport) - 21.12.2006

Congratulations to the following people who won awards for the Darts and Snooker tournaments

16: GOLF NEWS - Ascension (Sport) - 21.12.2006

Islander dated 14 December 2006 - Last Sunday the 10th of Dec, the monthly medal was played over One Boat Golf Club, thirteen players took part in glorious conditions, there were some good scores returned on the day.

17: 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

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

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

19: REVIEW OF TAXATION (Update) - Ascension (Government) - 21.12.2006

(Islander dated 14 December 2006) Your Views and Opinions are Important

20: Results of Raffle held in aid of Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 21.12.2006

The staff and pupils of the school would like to thank all those who supported this fund raiser.

21: Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 21.12.2006

Islander dated 14 December 2006 - Two Boats School would like to say

22: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 21.12.2006

(Islander dated 14 December 2006) I’m so excited – I am off to the U.K. for a break on Saturday to see family and friends for Christmas,

23: Bungalow To Rent In East London - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.12.2006

Master double bedroom to front. Single room to rear fitted with bunk beds.

24: NOTICE - Ascension Island Base Air Operations - Ascension (Internet News) - 14.12.2006

With immediate effect and until further notice the following check-in times will apply to all Northbound Flights Ascension to Brize Norton.

25: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 14.12.2006

Here on this lovely Island of Ascension we are not exposed to driving long distances as compared to the outside world.

26: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 14.12.2006

Hello Everyone Another bumper issue this week.

27: A Fond Farewell To Hazel - Ascension (People) - 14.12.2006

On Tuesday 28th November 2006 a reception was held at the Counsel Chambers to mark the retirement of Hazel Thomas- nurse at Georgetown Hospital.

28: Thank You - Ascension (People) - 14.12.2006

To all my friends and family who came to my Birthday party on Sunday 26th November.

29: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1134 - Ascension (Sport) - 14.12.2006

This week’s hash started at Merlin Mess with Major giving the low down and apologizing that the route would be similar to other recent hashes.

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: Summary of Island Council meeting held on 30 November 2006 - Ascension (Government) - 14.12.2006

Work on the above policies will be progressed during the proposed visit of FCO personnel in January 2007.

32: Overseas Territories Consultative Council - Ascension (Government) - 14.12.2006

This year the Council was held at the FCO on November 21st and 22nd. All of the UK Overseas Territories, except for Gibraltar and BIOT, were represented by one or more elected representatives (Chief Ministers, Premiers, Council Members) and also their Governors.

33: Meeting of the Ascension Island Council held on 30 November 2006-As reported by Georgie Benjamin - Ascension (Government) - 14.12.2006

Governor Clancy opened the meeting and welcomed Councillors, Government Officials and members of the public. The Attorney General (AG) was linked via telephone from St Helena.

34: Local Causes, Global Consequences - Ascension (Education) - 14.12.2006

Year Ten have been studying a section of the syllabus entitled ‘The Global Environment’ in their Geography lessons.

35: VACANCY FOR CONSERVATION OFFICER - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 14.12.2006

The Ascension Island Government will shortly require a Conservation Officer to manage their Conservation Department.

36: VACANCY FOR Field Worker (Seabird Restoration Project), ASCENSION ISLAND - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 14.12.2006

Ascension Island Government requires a Field Worker to work in their Conservation Department.

37: Seabirds Succeed on Ascension Island - Ascension (Conservation) - 14.12.2006

Ascension Island, a small, remote, volcanic island in the South Atlantic, is rich in unique flora and fauna.