Articles published in June 2008
  42 articles published

1: Scout's Gold Award Receipients - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.06.2008

Congratulations to Corey Anthony, Shane Green, Andreas Thomas, Stephen Anthony and Jerrylee Peters,

2: Petrol Price Increase - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.06.2008

Please be advised that with effect from Thursday 26th June 2008 the price of Unleaded Petrol sold from the Station will be increased to 96p per litre.

3: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.06.2008

The Ascension Island Heritage Society is going to begin a revitalization of Fort Thornton in the near future.

4: ST HELENA AIR ACCESS PROJECT UPDATE - Ascension (Internet News) - 26.06.2008

As you are aware from previous press releases and other activities, the planning permission application for the airport development was submitted to the Governor-in Council on Monday 5th May 2008.

5: News From St. Marys Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.06.2008

Before Bishop John left for the United Kingdom last Thursday he celebrated the Holy Eucharist in St. Mary’s on Wednesday evening and admitted the new Church Council.

6: Grotto News - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 26.06.2008

This week I went on a hike with a friend. We started in the North East Bay area at the Echo Canyon Parking area and ended up at the Residency.

7: Thank You's - Ascension (People) - 26.06.2008

A very big thank you to all who helped to make my 4th birthday party a great success.

8: Ella-Mae's Christening - Ascension (People) - 26.06.2008

Christening of Ella-Mae

9: Guides Sponsored Walk - Ascension (People) - 26.06.2008

Although the rain was threatening to pour all the Guides, Rainbows, Leaders, mums and Paul turned up for the Sponsor Walk in aid of the mini bus fund.

10: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1214 - Ascension (Sport) - 26.06.2008

The day was a soggy one, but it didn’t stop a large crowd of dedicated hashers from showing up at the Guild house for a “child-friendly” hash or so we were promised!

11: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 26.06.2008

We are still continuing to receive reports from the Public regarding loud music, which is either being played from vehicles, entering residential or other premises.

12: Planning Notice - Ascension (Government) - 26.06.2008

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

13: Two Boats Playground - Ascension (Government) - 26.06.2008

THE Works and Services Department of AIG recently installed some new equipment at the Two Boats Playground.

14: ENTRY CONTROL ORDINANCE - Ascension (Government) - 26.06.2008

At the public meeting which the Governor held on 13 June, there were indications of confusion about the status of children who are no longer considered to be dependants under the terms of their parents’ accompanied status employment contracts.

15: CONSTITUTION OF ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Ascension (Government) - 26.06.2008

The draft Constitution, dated 25 June 2008, has been published for the purpose of public consultation in St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha during the coming months.

16: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 26.06.2008

Year 10 have been busy preparing for their work experience. They have prepared letters of application and CVs outlining their skills and experiences so far.

17: Assistant Manager - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 26.06.2008

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc wishes to employ an Assistant Manager to work within their Georgetown Shop. This post will be available from October 2008.

18: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 26.06.2008

More than 50 land crabs have been tagged on Ascension. What does a tagged crab look like?

19: News from St Marys Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.06.2008

Perhaps some of us can recall when we were young our parents giving us a message to deliver to the next door neighbour or sent us on some other errand.

20: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 19.06.2008

This past Sunday I went on a hike and a search and recovery mission, I hoped. Two weeks ago, while hiking with a friend, I managed to lose the rain jacket he had loaned me.

21: Rainbows Celebrate their 21st Birthday - Ascension (People) - 19.06.2008

On Sunday 15 June, Ascension Island Rainbows and their families celebrated the founding of the Rainbow movement 21 years ago, at a very happy picnic in the Conservation garden on Green Mountain.

22: 9-A SIDE Football, sponsored by “The Saints Club” - Ascension (Sport) - 19.06.2008

VC2 v Saints Club - VC 2 started the game the brighter of both sides.

23: Stamp Issue - 90th Anniversary of the RAF - Ascension (Government) - 19.06.2008

2008 sees the 90th Anniversary of the founding of one of the world’s first and most famous Air Forces, the Royal Air Force.

24: Ascension Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Ascension (Internet News) - 12.06.2008

Over the last few months many have remarked that there has been a marked increase in dog numbers on the island.

25: News From St.Marys - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.06.2008

The day we left St. Helena to come to Ascension we knew we leaving behind some close friends but at the same time coming to a place where we knew a number of people.

26: Grotto News - Thought For the Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 12.06.2008

This past week, the Ascension Island Heritage Society held a memorial and wreath-laying service in Bonetta Cemetery in honour of Stephen Bayard Wilson, Jr., a crew member of the USS Constellation.

27: Happy Birthday to Pyper - Ascension (People) - 12.06.2008

To my shining star Pyper

28: HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY REG - Ascension (People) - 12.06.2008

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY REG

29: Where are they now??? - An occasional series - Ascension (People) - 12.06.2008

How many people now on the island remember Steve and Tina Cox? They first arrived on Ascension in 1980, Steve having attended the Cable & Wireless College in Cornwall.

30: Hash Trash - Ascension (Sport) - 12.06.2008

This week we all gathered at Bullock’s Pond parking area, wondering as usual what delights were in store for us.

31: 9-a-side Football Sponsored by Saints Club - Ascension (Sport) - 12.06.2008

“VC1” got of to a flyer. “Jeremy Constantine” saw his speculative shot from the left wing beat 2 Two Boats Club defenders and the Goal Keeper for the first goal.

32: A MODERNISED CONSTITUTION FOR ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Ascension (Government) - 12.06.2008

In 2005 a draft new Constitution for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha was prepared and published.

33: PUBLIC CONSULTATION Revised Island Council Ordinance - Ascension (Government) - 12.06.2008

As part of the ongoing public consultation regarding the future for democracy on Ascension, a revised Island Council Ordinance has been drafted.

34: Notes from the Heritage Society - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 12.06.2008

On June 2, 2008, the Ascension Island Heritage Society held a memorial and wreath-laying service in Bonetta Cemetery on behalf of the USS Constellation Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.

35: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 12.06.2008

The Conservation Department is continuing work on land crabs on the island.

36: News From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 05.06.2008

I can recall looking out of my office window to where a lorry was parked and in the process of being unloaded.

37: LADYBIRDS SPONSORED WALK - Ascension (People) - 05.06.2008

On 13th April at 10am on a lovely sunny morning Mum's, Dad's, Guardians, children, toddler's and babies of Ladybirds Playgroup gathered at the end of the runway wearing trainers and sports gear ready for the off, as they were all taking part in a sponsered walk to help raise funds for the Ascension Day Fair.

38: Scouts Clear Out Invasive Lilly From Dew Pond - Ascension (People) - 05.06.2008

Scouts Clear Out Invasive Lilly From Dew Pond

39: DEW POND RUN - Ascension (Sport) - 05.06.2008

The Dew Pond Run, in recent times, has been traditionally set for around last October early November.

40: 9-A SIDE Football, sponsored by “The Saints Club” - Ascension (Sport) - 05.06.2008

A lot has gone on in our 9 a side league since the last results write up. “VC1” and “Saint Club’s” midweek game resulted in a draw, leaving “VC1” at the top of the table after week 6.

41: PUBLIC NOTICE - Land and Business Policy - Ascension (Government) - 05.06.2008

During the public consultation on the new Land and Business Policy, a number of constructive comments were received, as a result of which the draft has undergone a series of minor amendments.

42: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 05.06.2008

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY IS JUNE 5! Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are necessary for life on this planet.