Ascension was an arid island, buffeted by dry trade winds from southern Africa. Devoid of trees at the time of Darwin and Hooker's visits, the little rain that did fall quickly evaporated away.

The Falkland Islands Government has informed that an agreement has been signed with Ascension Island Government to guarantee travelers from the Falkland Islands ten seats on each flight connecting ...

The Policy Exchange paper also suggests tougher penalties for people who employ illegal labour or rent to illegal immigrants.

The ambitious plan is part of Operation Broadshare, a British military push to fight the pandemic overseas, and is aimed at keeping the island Covid free. From our morning news briefing to a ...

Current time and date at Wideawake Field Airport is 12:30:59 PM (GMT) on Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 Looking for information on Wideawake Field Airport, Georgetown, Ascension Island, Saint Helena? Know ...

The remote paradise of Ascension Island has bountiful reefs, surf, and big game fishing that brings thousands of tourists annually. But fishing has brought sharks closer to shore, endangering ...

Today’s Policy Exchange report calls for illegal migrants to be transferred to Ascension Island – a British territory in the South Atlantic. It recommends a limited number of work visas are ...

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