Directory of Ascension Island Resources

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• Ascension Island Government

  http://www.ascension-island.gov.ac/
  Official site provides news and information about the island and its administration for residents and visitors. Includes a virtual photo tour.

• Ascension Island Heritage Society

  http://heritage.org.ac/
  Founded in 1966, to awaken public concern in, and appreciation of, the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Ascension Island, and to secure the preservation of features of historic or public interest.

• Ascension Island Post Office and Philatelic Bureau

  http://www.ascension-island.gov.ac/government/post-office-philatelic-bureau/
  Also services to people living on Ascension such as driving licenses, vehicle licenses and registration, fish exportation permits.

• Charles Darwin’s ecological experiment on Ascension isle

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11137903
  The BBC reports on how Kew Gardens and the Royal Navy conspired to build a fully functioning but totally artificial ecosystem on what was a barren cinder.

• Obsidian Group Ltd.

  http://www.obsidian.co.ac/
  Operators of the Obsidian Hotel, Hayes House Hostel, Clarence House Hostel, Garden Cottage and Paradise Beach House provides price list, contact details and information about the island. Also offers car hire and laundry services.

• Smith Family Visits 1997, 2004-5, 2006-7

  http://www.les-smith.com/Ascension-Island/
  Account of three visits to the Island, with pictures and information.

• The .AC Domain Registry

  http://www.nic.ac/
  The Domain registry for all names carrying the .AC suffix.

• The Islander

  http://www.the-islander.org.ac/
  Ascension Island online newspaper provides news and a webcam. Volunteer-run since 1971.

• UK makes Atlantic sea bed claim

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7583353.stm
  The BBC reports that Britain is to present its case to the UN to extend its territorial rights around Ascension Island.

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