Articles published in May 2007
  40 articles published

1: Have you seen the Ascension Island Cow? Now You Have! - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.05.2007

This photo was taken whilst walking along Bishop's footpath. At the far end before returning along the water catchment we saw the cow in the distance and scrambled down to get a closer look and take this photo.

2: Paddy Reaches 100 - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.05.2007

Just thought readers here and abroad who`ve known Paddy over the last 14 years might be interested to know he reached his 100th birthday

3: AIR ACCESS UPDATE - CONTRACTOR’S CONFIRM ISLAND VISIT - Ascension (Internet News) - 31.05.2007

Last month we issued a statement informing you that we had formally invited the four pre-qualified contractors on a site visit to St Helena.

4: Happy Birthday Jeremy - Ascension (People) - 31.05.2007

Belated birthday wishes to our Special Son and Brother

5: Planning Notice - Ascension (Government) - 31.05.2007

The Director of Technical Services has received the following planning application: The Director of Technical Services has received the following planning application:

6: VACANCY - ATTORNEY GENERAL - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 31.05.2007

This is a unique opportunity to develop your career and to support the change process in a British Overseas Territory at an exciting point of its socio-economic development.

7: New Advisory Group for Ascension Island - Ascension (Government) - 28.05.2007

The Acting Governor, in consultation with the substantive Governor, Michael Clancy, is pleased to announce the formation of the Ascension Island Advisory Group which will provide the Governor and the Ascension Island Government with advice.

8: Ascension Day Fair Conservation Activities - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 24.05.2007

In happier news, we’re proud to say that our Conservation booth at the Ascension Day Fair was a success.

9: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 24.05.2007

ASCENSION DAY FAIR 2007 - Another successful event for St. Mary's Parish. Over the last couple of weeks I was given good sound advice "it will all come together on the day" having expressed my concern that we were running very close to the day itself with very little response in the way of contributions .

10: News From The Grotto - Thought for the Day - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 24.05.2007

This week, we celebrated Ascension Day, a very important occasion, not only in our faith, but in the life of this island. Ascension was discovered (or re-discovered on Ascension Day.

11: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 24.05.2007

Dear Readers, Apologies to contributors who tried to email their articles in to us only to find that the mail box was full; this was due to somebody sending 2 emails totalling 20MB.

12: HASH TRASH - Hash No: 1158 - Ascension (Sport) - 24.05.2007

small, but dedicated and determined group of hounds showed up for the hash, which started at the barbecue at the Ascension Day Fair.

13: FAREWELL TO COLIN AND PAM BENJAMIN ASCENSION ISLAND 21ST SEPTEMBER 1985 TO 29TH MAY 2007 - Ascension (Government) - 24.05.2007

The Administrator Mr Michael Hill and Mrs Hill hosted a farewell drinks and presentation party last Thursday 17th May at the Council Chamber, in Honour of Colin and Pam who sadly will be leaving us on Tuesday 29th May after nearly 22 years service on the island.

14: 25th Anniversary of Falklands Liberation - Ascension (Government) - 24.05.2007

New Stamp Issue - “It is entirely right and proper that Ascension Island should be remembered on the 25th Anniversary of the Falklands War.

15: ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - CARPENTER REQUIRED FOR WORKS & SERVICES - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 24.05.2007

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill a current vacant position of Carpenter.

16: ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED FOR WORKS & SERVICES - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 24.05.2007

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill a current vacant position of Assistant Electrician.

17: Conservation Weekly - By Susanna Musick - Ascension (Conservation) - 24.05.2007

Numbers of dead hatchlings on the rise - Local residents have raised concerns about the increasing numbers of dead hatchlings showing up on Georgetown’s roads.

18: INVASIVE SPECIES CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT UNDERWAY - S.Atlantic (Conservation) - 19.05.2007

Invasive species have been recognised as a threat to biological diversity worldwide, and the threat is particularly severe for island states.

19: St. Helena Swears in Acting Governor - St Helena (Government) - 11.05.2007

This morning, 11 May 2007, Ethel Yon, Deputy to Governor and Acting Chief Secretary, was sworn in as Acting Governor for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

20: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 10.05.2007

This past week someone sent me a story. I’m not sure if it’s a true story or not but it makes a good point, so I thought that I’d share it. It about how we all have two choices. Here’s the story:

21: REPRESENTATION - Ascension (Letters) - 10.05.2007

As we are taxed on “personal income”, and are therefore a major source of the Ascension Island Government’s £5,500,000 annual revenue, we must seriously reflect on the decisions taken on political issues over the last few months which have ultimately resulted in the suspension of the Island Council (Ascension) Ordinance.

22: Subject: PRESS RELEASE - Ascension (Letters) - 10.05.2007

Dear Georgie, Thank you for your e-mail of 23 April and for enclosing a letter addressed to me but intended for publication in the media.

23: TWO BOATS CLUB DARTS - Ascension (Sport) - 10.05.2007

301 SINGLES TOURNAMENT With a Difference. Each competitor will play against each other once, 7 games of 301. A point will be awarded for each game won.

24: FOOTBALL RESULTS - Ascension (Sport) - 10.05.2007

LEAGUE FOOTBALL & JIMMY LAWRENCE KNOCKOUT COMPETITION

25: Hash No: 1156 - Ascension (Sport) - 10.05.2007

Firstly, a big welcome back to I’m Easy, who looks great and is sporting a stylish ‘do!! Nice to have you back with us.

26: PRESS RELEASE - SUSPENSION OF ISLAND COUNCIL - Ascension (Government) - 10.05.2007

Following the outcome of nomination day on Ascension Island on 17th April 2007, Governor Clancy announced on 25th April that it was his intention to suspend the Island Council (Ascension) Ordinance, 2002 and to set up an advisory group with which he would consult on policy and new legislation.

27: ASCENSION ISLAND LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTRE - Ascension (Education) - 10.05.2007

Please note new Wednesday opening hours shown below.

28: Two Boats School - Nursery Times - Ascension (Education) - 10.05.2007

Dear Members of the Community, From September 2007 there will be some changes in our Nursery including an increase in the number of hours our Nursery operates.

29: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 10.05.2007

The first two Spider-Man films were such massive successes that it's no surprise film bosses have decided to make even more of them.

30: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 10.05.2007

Pteris adscensionis ferns take up new residence

31: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.05.2007

Dear All, Friday evening's event was new for a number of us but not for some others who had seen a similar event in the Pier Head car park previously.

32: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 03.05.2007

Last week during the service, as it started to get dark, I noticed the beacon lights on the tower glowing in the gathering gloom. By the close of the service, it was dark, and it was a nice sight to see the lights shining out into the darkness. It got me thinking about beacons, what they are, and how they affect our lives.

33: Girl Guide Reunion - Ascension (Letters) - 03.05.2007

NEW GIRL GUIDE LEADER AND ASSISTANTS & MINI BUS - It was such a great pleasure to be able to meet with my Girl Guides on Friday 27th April, after 6½ months away from them during my medical in the UK. We had our late “Christmas Meal” at the US Base Snack Bar which was enjoyed by all.

34: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 03.05.2007

Dear Readers, All The Islander Team would like to send a big thank you to Cheryl and Catherine for their great work as editors.

35: ST HELENA AIRPORT PROJECT – PRESS RELEASE - Ascension (Letters) - 03.05.2007

FABER MAUNSELL’S ENVIRONMENT TEAM VISIT - Iain Bell, Andrew Pearson and Ruth Kirby, from the Faber Maunsell Airport Project Environment Team will be visiting St Helena between the 14th of May and the 1st June

36: From The Editors - Ascension (People) - 03.05.2007

Dear Readers, All The Islander Team would like to send a big thank you to Cheryl and Catherine for their great work as editors.

37: FOOTBALL RESULTS - Ascension (Sport) - 03.05.2007

RESULTS FROM LEAGUE GAMES PLAYED ON 28TH &29TH APRIL.

38: Hash No: 1155 - Ascension (Sport) - 03.05.2007

A nice afternoon greeted everyone as they gathered at English Bay for Girly Girl’s last hash.

39: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 03.05.2007

Another Full Moon – another festival date. One that may not be so well known here on Ascension, but very important to Buddhists all over the world. It is Wesak.

40: Conservation Weekly - Masked Boobies Return to Letterbox - Ascension (Conservation) - 03.05.2007

Every other week Seabird Restoration Project fieldworkers make the long and challenging walk to the Letterbox in search of new seabird nesting sites.