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.

Sarah Dines said “times change” and the small boats crisis had become “urgent” when asked why the Ascension Island plan was reportedly being reconsidered. London media is reporting a Home ...

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 ...

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

The Financial Times says Ascension Island, more than 4,000 miles (6,000km) from the UK, was a suggested location. What happens to migrants who reach the UK? More migrants arrive in September than ...

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 ...

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 ...

Observed at 21:00, Wednesday 29 January BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup, external All times are Greenwich Mean Time (Atlantic/St_Helena, GMT) unless otherwise stated.