Articles published in September 2007
  46 articles published

1: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 27.09.2007

Hello there again readers, It’s our turn again and yes we are both actually on Island for this edition, together.

2: The new British empire? UK plans to annex south Atlantic - Ascension (Letters) - 27.09.2007

Britain is preparing territorial claims on tens of thousands of square miles of the Atlantic Ocean floor around the Falklands, Ascension Island and Rockall in the hope of annexing potentially lucrative gas, mineral and oil fields, the Guardian has learned.

3: Everyman Dash - Ascension (Sport) - 27.09.2007

Last year Ascension very generously raised money for Breast Cancer Awareness. I feel its time we supported our men here on Ascension or St Helena, in the UK or any where in the World.

4: Hash Trash No: 1176 - Ascension (Sport) - 27.09.2007

It was a larger than usual crowd who met at the Bullock’s Pond car park in anticipation of a bit of Saturday afternoon exercise.

5: PUBLIC CONSULTATION - Ascension (Government) - 27.09.2007

REVISED ASCENSION ISLAND ENTRY CONTROL ORDINANCE

6: Press Release - Ascension (Government) - 27.09.2007

Ethel Yon Sworn in as Acting Governor - Today, 24 September 2007, Ethel Yon, Acting Chief Secretary and Deputy to Governor was sworn in as Acting Governor for St Helena and its Dependencies.

7: The New Face of St Helena - Governor Disignate, Andrew Gurr - Ascension (Government) - 27.09.2007

The new Governor will take up appointment in November of this year and is looking forward to the role . . .

8: Rock Removal Operation - Green Mountain - Ascension (Government) - 27.09.2007

Last Monday, 17th September, a team from the Public Services Section carried out a rock removal operation at Green Mountain.

9: News from Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 27.09.2007

Year 10 Work Experience - At the end of the summer term last year y10 students (now y11) were accepted into various organisations across the island for work experience.

10: Join Two Boats School In Jeans For Genes Day Friday 5th October - Ascension (Education) - 27.09.2007

Two Boats School would like to encourage the whole island to join in again for Jeans for Genes Day 2007.

11: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Education) - 27.09.2007

While going over the readings for this week, which all centre around the concept that God is the Lord of the oppressed, a line in the first reading from the prophet Amos stood out to me.

12: Conservation Weekly - By Susanna Musick - Ascension (Conservation) - 27.09.2007

AEIOU Contractors on Ascension

13: Banking News - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.09.2007

Formerly the Northern Rock Building Society. Became a bank in 1997 when the society converted to being a limited company.

14: Runway Dash For Everyman - Ascension (Internet News) - 20.09.2007

Last year Ascension very generously raised money for Breast Cancer Awareness

15: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.09.2007

I know that this is a little late but I received this New Year’s Prayer in the information my mother regularly sends from her church last week. It does seem to fit in with the readings from this week.

16: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 20.09.2007

This past weekend we were blessed to have Father Peter Norris with us to say Mass.

17: Congratulations - Ascension (People) - 20.09.2007

Parents Susan & James also sister Aimee are proud to announce the arrival of New Born baby Joey

18: New Baby Boy - Ascension (People) - 20.09.2007

B is for baby-blue bundle of joy, Placed in your arms as they say, “It's a boy!”

19: ANNUAL DEW POND RUN - OCTOBER 21, 2007 - Ascension (Sport) - 20.09.2007

IN SUPPORT OF THE GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL IN SUPPORT OF THE GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL - Keep this date in mind, Islanders!! All of you training for the Triathlon keep on training!! For those of you put off by the swimming or bicycling in the Triathlon……

20: One Boat Golf Club - Ascension (Sport) - 20.09.2007

Last sunday the 16th Sep 07, the club hosted the monthly medal, a very good turnout of 17 players took part in the medal, the two ball pool of 18 balls, was won by Patrick O,Dean and Norman Thomas 9 ball each, well done to both of you.

21: Press Release - 2% Pay Rise For All SHG Employees - Ascension (Government) - 20.09.2007

2% pay rise for all Government employees. The pay rise is to be backdated to 1 April 2007

22: PIER REPAIR WORK: 24 SEPTEMBER-16 OCTOBER 2007 - Ascension (Government) - 20.09.2007

AIG, as part of its public facility repair programme, will be carrying out work to the pier above the passenger steps.

23: Press Release - Acting Administrators - Ascension (Government) - 20.09.2007

The Ascension Island Administrator, Michael Hill, is currently away from Ascension Island on overseas leave. While the Administrator is away, Catherine Harris-Cranfield is serving as Acting Administrator.

24: New Governor for St Helena & Dependencies, Mr Andrew Gurr - Ascension (Government) - 20.09.2007

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have announced today the appointment of the new Governor for St Helena & Dependencies.

25: Press Release - Governor To Visit UK - Ascension (Government) - 20.09.2007

Governor Clancy will depart St Helena on Tuesday to attend an interview for future employment in the United Kingdom.

26: Conservation Weekly - By Susanna Musick - Ascension (Conservation) - 20.09.2007

The Conservation Department is working with fish pathology expert Dr. Wolfgang Vogelbein from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to learn what is happening to the Ascension grouper.

27: News From St Marys Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.09.2007

Dear All, It was wonderful having our band for the Family Service on Sunday Morning and Dawn helping out once again.

28: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 13.09.2007

This week, we have to say good-bye to another very special person, Eileen Rodriguez. She has been here for a year in her position as Air Field Manager for the US Base.

29: Messages From Online Guest Book - Ascension (Letters) - 13.09.2007

Thirty two years ago today (August 29th) my eldest son Julian was born on Acension. that time I was Head teacher of the school in Two Boats. I'd be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers me!

30: Ascension Island Advisory Group News - Ascension (Letters) - 13.09.2007

a member of the Ascension Island advisory group, I remain interested in the issues that concerned me as an elected representative:

31: THANK YOU - Ascension (Letters) - 13.09.2007

On behalf of all the family here on ascension we would like to say a big thank you to the following people who helped use during the sad passing of Sara Marie Crowie.

32: From The Editors Page - Ascension (Letters) - 13.09.2007

Be lucky! All the best, Paul & Catherine

33: Congratulations to Benjamin Leo - Ascension (People) - 13.09.2007

Congratulations to Benjamin Leo on successfully completing a challenging year of recruitment and training at the British Army Foundation College, Harrogate.

34: Hash Trash No: 117? (Not too sure where we are up to!) - Ascension (Sport) - 13.09.2007

Apres: Lots more folk who came to say cheerio to Huff n Puff and who are too numerous to mention (not forgetting that we forgot to bring a pen and paper this week to write it all down!!!)

35: One Boat Golf Club News - Ascension (Sport) - 13.09.2007

Last Sunday the 2 Sep 07, the Golf club held a three person Texas Scramble, 7 teams took part, overall the scoring was very good, in the two ball pool there were 7 two balls recorded, you know who you are so well done to all on receiving three balls per team.

36: Conservation Weekly by Susannah Musick - Ascension (Conservation) - 13.09.2007

The Conservation Department has two new items on offer in the Centre. The first is Mary the Masked Booby, a children’s book authored by Tara Pelembe with photography from Anselmo Pelembe.

37: New's From St. Mary's - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 06.09.2007

My dear friends, There is an old story about a workman on a scaffolding high above the nave of a cathedral who looked down and saw a woman praying before a statue of Mary.

38: News From The Grotto - Thought Of The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 06.09.2007

This past Sunday I attended the Christening service for Jaiden Lee Roberts. Jaiden is a wonderful little guy with a devilish smile. He has grown so much from the last time I saw him. It’s truly amazing how quickly they grow!

39: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 06.09.2007

Hello Readers Hope you’ve all had a good week.

40: Thank You Fred Kenney - Ascension (People) - 06.09.2007

To Fred Kenney for his long standing commitment to keeping the printing presses at the Islander,

41: Christening Of Jaiden Lee Roberts - Ascension (People) - 06.09.2007

Darren & Tammy would like to thank the following people for making Jaiden’s Christening Day a special occasion.

42: Hash Trash - Hash No:1173 - Ascension (Sport) - 06.09.2007

Okay, you have to expect a tough hash when it takes five hares to set it!! Everyone gathered at the Klinka Klub and were quickly sent on their way with a promise of a long hash.

43: Dewpond Run - 26th August 2007 - Ascension (Sport) - 06.09.2007

Sunday 26th August was a typical August day with grey skies and threats of rain; however, this did not stop the eleven intrepid participants who took part in this event to raise funds for St Mary’s Church.

44: 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.

45: Conservation Weekly - By Susanna Musick - Ascension (Conservation) - 06.09.2007

Activities with the Ascension Explorers came to a close last week. The final activity took place on Green Mountain, where the Explorers learned how to identify Ascension’s endemic plants.

46: Conservation Weekly - By Susanna Musick - Ascension (Conservation) - 06.09.2007

Activities with the Ascension Explorers came to a close last week. The final activity took place on Green Mountain, where the Explorers learned how to identify Ascension’s endemic plants.