Articles published in October 2008
  69 articles published

1: Break Dancing At The Saints Club With Two Boats School - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.10.2008

Two Boats School would like to say thank you to the Saints Club for the use of the hall on Wednesday last week.

2: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 30.10.2008

Work is progressing at a great pace with regards to the renovations. Bobby Magill has designed and is building a great office space.

3: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.10.2008

Monday, 3rd November 2008, The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed.

4: Grotto News - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 30.10.2008

This weekend I was hiking with a couple of friends. We were in Goat Hole Ravine, the site of one of the new letterboxes being established by the Heritage Society.

5: From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 30.10.2008

Hello Readers, Congratulations to the new Island Council on their swearing in Ceremony.

6: Thank You Message - Ascension (Letters) - 30.10.2008

To The Grotto Thank you so much for the "Thoughts for the week". I enjoyed the result of your effort.

7: BROWNIES VISIT THE AIRHEAD - Ascension (People) - 30.10.2008

Brownies headed off on a great adventure. As part of their “World Traveler” badge,

8: Thank You From Darren - Ascension (People) - 30.10.2008

Darren would like to thank the Staff & pupils of two Boats School for hislovely gift.

9: Happy 80th Birthday - Ascension (People) - 30.10.2008

Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Lillian Robinson celebrated her 80th Birthday on 17 October 2008!

10: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1233 - Ascension (Sport) - 30.10.2008

Leaving Two Boats to get to the hash the weather was lovely and warm with sunshine and light clouds (sorry this is not a weather report honest!).

11: Press Release - Ascension (Law and Order) - 30.10.2008

It is with deep regret that we must announce the death of Robert Glanville of CSR (US Base),

12: Planning Notice - Ascension (Government) - 30.10.2008

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

13: The New Banana Bridge - Ascension (Government) - 30.10.2008

The New Banana Bridge was officially opened on Thursday by Roy Haley the Director of Technical Services (representing the Administrator) and Lt Col Alex Hilton from the Royal Engineer.

14: Island Council Swearing In Ceremony - Ascension (Government) - 30.10.2008

Island Council Swearing In Ceremony

15: Island Council Meeting, Monday 27 October 2008 - Ascension (Government) - 30.10.2008

“The first meeting with the recently elected Island Council was held on Monday 27 October immediately after the Councillors were sworn in by His Excellency the Governor, Andrew Gurr,

16: Message For Ascension Island Councillors - Ascension (Government) - 30.10.2008

I would like to offer my congratulations to you all on your election as Ascension Island Councillors.

17: Two Boats School Sports - Ascension (Education) - 30.10.2008

Our full sports day report and thankyou list will be in the Islander next week.

18: Conservation Weekly - Mexican Poppy, Mexican Thistle Argemone mexicana - Ascension (Conservation) - 30.10.2008

This species originated in Mexico and has become something of a troublesome, though attractive, weed in many tropical parts of the world.

19: Bonfire Night 5th November - Ascension (Internet News) - 23.10.2008

We have purchased over £1000 worth of Fireworks (c/o Scouts & RAF Welfare) for this years Bonfire Night.

20: News from St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.10.2008

Many thanks to all who brought gifts for our Harvest Festival.

21: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 23.10.2008

This past week I watched a very good French movie “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”.

22: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 23.10.2008

Dear Readers, Exciting times on Ascension Island.

23: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Letters) - 23.10.2008

Our new volunteers are certainly stepping up to the plate, and have all volunteered to help out on Saturday mornings As well, some have already volunteered their time, talents and skills to take on some of the projects that have been on the back burner for a while.

24: Ascension Island Council Election - 2008 - Ascension (Letters) - 23.10.2008

Following the successful election of an Ascension Island Council on Tuesday 14th October and with me included as an elected member;

25: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 23.10.2008

I would like to thank my Proposer Kitty George, Seconded by Sylvia Isaac and the voters for electing me to serve on the Island Council.

26: Hash Trash No 1232 - Ascension (Sport) - 23.10.2008

The eager gang met at the IDL crusher plant near the windmills on Donkey Plain.

27: Ask A Lawyer - Ascension (Law and Order) - 23.10.2008

I have the good fortune to be the Public Solicitor based in St Helena but also covering Ascension Island and, as I am scheduled to pay a visit to your island in December I thought I would send this article which is essentially a reprint of an article published in the Independent last week.

28: Ascension Island Has a New Council - Ascension (Government) - 23.10.2008

The seven candidates who were elected to serve as Councillors are:

29: Vacancy - Conservation Worker - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 23.10.2008

Conservation Workers required - See advert below

30: Job Vacancy - FireFighter - Ascension (Job Vacancy) - 23.10.2008

Vacancy for FireFighter at Ascension Island Government

31: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 23.10.2008

It was noticed that some Green Turtles tracks were on Long beach last week, it’s a little early for these amazing creatures but not unusual, and December will see the beginning of their breeding season.

32: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.10.2008

The weekend found some volunteers moving furniture back into the repaired and painted Archives Building.

33: Record Breaking Blue Marlin landed at Ascension Island - Ascension (Internet News) - 16.10.2008

Ascension Island was once again highlighted in the Sports Fishing World when a Blue Marlin weighing in at a massive 1,213 lbs

34: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.10.2008

You will note from the above notice that the date for our Harvest Festival has been brought forward to Sunday 19 October.

35: Grotto News - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 16.10.2008

This is one of those weeks that I’ve struggling with something to say! Sometimes something comes to me easily; other times it’s tough finding inspiration.

36: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1230 - Ascension (Sport) - 16.10.2008

The crowd gathered at the picnic table near Middleton’s Path on the Green Mountain Road.

37: BLOOMING CHRISTMAS HERE AGAIN! - Ascension (Government) - 16.10.2008

Father Christmas™ won’t be too disgruntled this year as he combines work with pleasure on a well earned break at Ascension Island.

38: SSAFA Big Brew UP 2008 - Ascension (Military) - 16.10.2008

Over 60 people attended the SSAFA Big Brew Up 2008 at the Base Headquarters on Tuesday 7 October 2008

39: Heritage News - Ascension (Internet News) - 09.10.2008

The Archives building is taking shape. The walls have been painted, and the floor has a coat of paint on it as well.

40: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.10.2008

WELCOME TO OUR YOUNGEST READER………….

41: Grotto News - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 09.10.2008

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to observe the ship operations up close.

42: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 09.10.2008

Another bumper issue. Congratulations to Shelly & Simon and a Happy Birthday to Lorna Close.

43: Genesis Thanks - Ascension (Letters) - 09.10.2008

Dear friends, On behalf of the Board of Management of the Genesis Trust, may I extend to you all our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation forwarded to me

44: Congratulations to Crown Counsel - Ascension (People) - 09.10.2008

I am delighted to be here at just the right time to extend congratulations and best wishes to Lorna Drummond, on news that she is to be appointed a Part-Time Sheriff in Scotland.

45: Birthday Wishes - Ascension (People) - 09.10.2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORNA

46: HELP URGENTLY NEEDED - 1ST ASCENSION BROWNIES - Ascension (People) - 09.10.2008

This year, the 1st Ascension Brownies has a dozen girls! They are an eager and enthusiastic group who has already performed their first service duty.

47: Congratulations to Shelley & Simon - Ascension (People) - 09.10.2008

Congratulations to Shelly & Simon on the safe arrival of Brandon Reece

48: Dewpond Run 2008 - Ascension (Sport) - 09.10.2008

Dewpond Run 2008 Sponsored by Ascension Island Government

49: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1229 - Ascension (Sport) - 09.10.2008

A good crowd turned up at Major’s residence, including a bunch of kiddies since Little Chuffer’s birthday party was delayed on account of the supplies not arriving on the plane.

50: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 09.10.2008

It has been a relatively quiet week for the Ascension Police Detachment, a total of four reports were received and dealt with, which were of the following nature:-

51: Press Release - Appointment of New Chief Secretary - Ascension (Government) - 09.10.2008

The new Chief Secretary has signed a three-year contract with the St Helena Government.

52: General Election Ascension Island - Ascension (Government) - 09.10.2008

Campaign statements have been received from the following candidates

53: General Election - 14 October 2008 - Proxy Voting - Ascension (Government) - 09.10.2008

What is Proxy Voting? Proxy voting gives you the opportunity to have someone cast a vote on your behalf if you are off island, ill or physically incapacitated at the time the General Election takes place (Tuesday, 14 October 2008).

54: Notice Of General Election - Ascension (Government) - 09.10.2008

On 30 September 2008, the following candidates were nominated to stand for election:

55: STUDENTS AT TWO BOATS SCHOOL - COUNTDOWN TO ELECTION DAY! - Ascension (Education) - 09.10.2008

As the Island focuses on the forthcoming elections, the students at the school are preparing to elect their own councilors to the re-launched Two Boats School Council.

56: Ancient Goat Fossils found on Ascension Island. - Ascension (Conservation) - 09.10.2008

While working in the field on Tuesday the 16th of September, Assistant Conservation Officer Stedson Stroud, volunteer Mrs Elizabeth Hill and I were out observing and counting endemic plants for the conservation department’s yearly plant census.

57: Heritage Notes - Ascension (Internet News) - 02.10.2008

The Heritage Society celebrated Elizabeth Hill’s tenure with us with a dinner at Fort Hayes last Tuesday night.

58: Church News - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.10.2008

There are times when we come into contact with people who will promise everything when planning some event

59: News From The Grotto - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 02.10.2008

This past week I was privileged to hear Dr. Bill Hardy, our locum doctor speak on his personal experiences in his home country of South Africa with the terrible scourge of HIV and AIDS.

60: DEMOCRACY – ASCENSION STYLE - Ascension (Letters) - 02.10.2008

British democracy—Ascension style—is simply unappealing to the taxpaying residents of Ascension.

61: Letter From The Editor - Ascension (Letters) - 02.10.2008

Hello Everyone Hope you’re having a good week.

62: Letter Of Thanks - Ascension (People) - 02.10.2008

We would like to say a big thank you to C&W for organizing the Flipper Cup Football Tournament once again, in Andrew’s memory.

63: Come-back Kings VC Milan win Flipper Trophy Final after extra time and penalties - Ascension (Sport) - 02.10.2008

The 7th running of the annual Flipper Trophy Final, run as a dedication to the memory of Andrew “Flipper” Bennett, began with the players and officials being presented to Penny Bennett and Gussie Augustus

64: Hash Trash - Hash No:1228 - Ascension (Sport) - 02.10.2008

Despite the word getting out that it took Fugitive three days to set the hash (another mega-hash??), an eager group gathered in the VC garden for Stinky Fingers’ last hash

65: Thank You From Cable & Wireless - Ascension (Sport) - 02.10.2008

Cable & Wireless would like to congratulate the Winners and Runners-up of the ‘Flipper’ Trophy Tournament which took place on Saturday 27th September 2008.

66: C&W finally win something in the Flipper Trophy! - Ascension (Sport) - 02.10.2008

Before the final, in a desperate attempt to win something, the Cable & Wireless staff challenged the Rest of the Island to a mixed match in which no guys were allowed in the 18-yard area and only the girls could score (now that sounds like Ascension!)

67: Commission of Enquiry - Ascension (Government) - 02.10.2008

Further to the Proclamation published on 10th September 2008, appointing a Commission or Enquiry to examine various allegations made by Mr and Mrs Paul Knowles,

68: Year 11 Work Experience Part 2 - Ascension (Education) - 02.10.2008

For my work experience I worked for Cable and Wireless, Ascension Island Police, and Serco.

69: Conservation Weekly - Ascension (Conservation) - 02.10.2008

This past month saw many visitors to our Conservation Office.