Silence on Ascension Island for the first time in 127 years
A profound silence fell over the switch-rooms and engineering space of SUREās South Atlantic operations on Ascension Island in the early hours of the morning on the 1st of March 2026. For the first time in 127 years, Senior Engineer Mario Anthony and the SURE team powered down Sure South Atlanticās public telecommunications infrastructure for […]
Stride for Cancer: Tony walks almost 40 Miles
Well-known fundraiser Tony Peters has completed the longest walk of his life, circling Ascension Island in a gruelling 39.58-mile trek to raise money for cancer. Tony, who was transiting through Ascension on his way to St Helena, works at Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands and is recognised for his tireless walking challenges. On Saturday, […]
Key Telecommunications services could be withdrawn from Ascension.
Sure SA Ltd has announced that it will cease providing telecommunications services on Ascension Island at the end of February 2026, unless a new and sustainable agreement can be reached with the Ascension Island Government (AIG). The company, which has operated on the island for over a century, currently delivers fixed line, mobile, and broadband […]
Ascension Island Elects New Council in Close Contest
The democratic pulse on Ascension Island was beating strongly on Thursday, July 3, 2025, as residents headed to the polls for the General Election to select members for the Ascension Island Council. Eight candidates vied for seven available Councillor positions in a closely watched race. Of the 546 registered electors, 207 participated, casting a total […]
Yacht visit to Clarence Bay, recalling lifelong ties between the Islands and the UK
A few weeks ago the sailing yacht TRAVERSE arrived in Clarence Bay from St Helena, bringing with it not only four crew members but also a remarkable connection to the island’s past. After spending three days anchored in the harbour awaiting safer sea conditions, the crew finally made it ashore. Among them were Mike and Andrea […]
Eight Candidates Confirmed for Ascension Island Council Election
The Ascension Island General Election Set for Thursday, 03 July 2025 In accordance with The Island Government (Ascension) Ordinance, 2008 and Elections Regulations, 2008, eight candidates have officially been nominated for the upcoming Ascension Island Council election, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 03 July 2025. The nominated candidates are as follows: Ethan Duncan Bally […]