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1: A MODERNISED CONSTITUTION FOR ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Tristan (Legal) - 28.04.2008

In 2005 a draft new Constitution of St Helena was prepared. It would have introduced a system of ministerial government. But the people of St Helena rejected that proposed change in a consultative poll. In doing so they also rejected a great deal of potential improvement that had nothing to do with ministerial government.

2: Island Council Announces Austerity Measures - Tristan (Business News) - 18.04.2008

The Tristan da Cunha Administrator David Morley delivered the austerity measures heralded in his March Budget Speech (see radio broadcast below) in a communication to Islanders on 11th April 2008.

3: Update on Operation Zest - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 04.03.2008

The Tristan Administrator called a meeting with the Island Council on Thursday 28th February at 15:00hrs to meet Captain Paddy McAlpine, the Navy Captain in charge of Operation zest, together with Captain Peter Frame (Lyme Bay Skipper) and Major Mike Forster (OC Res) to brief them on the plan of operation over the next few weeks. Photos(c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

4: Operation Zest Gets Underway - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 28.02.2008

The Lyme Bay which departed Cape Town last Saturday arrived at Tristan early yesterday morning. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

5: Up-date on Factory Fire - Friday 15th - Tristan (Fisheries) - 15.02.2008

Things are getting back to some normality after the Fish Factory was destroyed in the early hours of the morning on the 13th February. Photos (c) James Glass A view of the fire as it finished off the factory and the removal of tainted lobster-tail from the collapsed freezer.

6: Tristan da Cunha Factory Fire on 13th February 2008 - Tristan (Fisheries) - 13.02.2008

Local Shock and Dismay at Calamity of Factory Loss Initial report from Administrator David Morley sent at 13.37 on Wednesday 13th February. Photos (c) David Morley Views of the fire damage

7: UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Press Release - Tristan (Fisheries) - 13.02.2008

We can confirm that early on Wednesday 13 February there was a fire at the fish-processing factory on Tristan da Cunha. Photo (c) David Morley A view of the fire damage

8: Financial Information and News (080107) - Tristan (Business News) - 07.01.2008

Due to isp problems this news is put on the site so customers can at least see what was produced today.

9: Medical Supplies Delivered to Tristan - Tristan (Health) - 19.12.2007

According to a St Helena Government press release the RFA Gold Rover has delivered medical supplies to Tristan da Cunha where the community had been suffering from an outbreak of the flu. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) Offloading medical supplies at Tristan da Cunha

10: TRISTAN DA CUNHA MEDICAL EMERGENCY DOWNGRADED - Tristan (Health) - 04.12.2007

According to BBC World Service an acute virus has broken out on Tristan da Cunha and that medicines needed to treat it have run out. News direct from the Island has dismissed the urgency for medications.

11: New Administrator for Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (Gen - Government) - 28.09.2007

A new Administrator with Falklands connections has been appointed for Tristan da Cunha

12: RSPB Announces the South Atlantic Regional Invasive Species Project - Tristan (Environment) - 25.10.2006

RSPB will be managing EU funds ear-marked for use in eradicating invasive species from the South Atlantic UK Overseas Territories.

13: Tristan: Divers Inspect Stranded Oil Rig - Tristan (Mineral Resources) - 26.09.2006

Since the Tug Zouros Hellas departed Tristan on Saturday the 29th July without being able to remove the rig, the Tristanians have been waiting anxiously to see what was to become of it. Photos (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) Sue Scott preparing to dive at rig with Duncan in the background

14: Tristan: An Update on the Stranded Oil Rig - Tristan (Environment) - 03.08.2006

The Tug Zouros Hellas departed Tristan on Saturday the 29th July without being able to removed the Rig from her stranded position at 37 08.662 S 12 14.635 W in Trypot Bay. The tug has been around Tristan since June and has made several attempts to pull her off during good weather, however the tug now having enough towing power was unable to budge her. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The Salvage Team having one last look at the rig before their departure.

15: Islanders Welcome First Internet Cafe - Tristan (Business News) - 03.08.2006

Now Tristan is online and you will be hearing from them directly. Photo (c) James Glass - Too busy to turn around and say "Cheese"

16: Tristan: An Update on the Stranded Oil Rig - Tristan (Environment) - 03.08.2006

The Tug Zouros Hellas departed Tristan on Saturday the 29th July without being able to remove the Rig from her stranded position at 37 08.662 S 12 14.635 W in Trypot Bay. The tug has been around Tristan since June and has made several attempts to pull her off during good weather, however the tug now having enough towing power was unable to budge her. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The salvage team have a last look at the rig

17: Tristanians Fear Albatross Deaths as Oil Rig Stays Aground - Tristan (Mineral Resources) - 02.08.2006

The platform rig that has been washed ashore to the South-East of Tristan da Cunha is still there and pollution from it could cause Albatross mortality. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The rig at present is intact but who knows what the volitile weather in the South Atlantic can do?

18: Injured Seaman Returns Home from Tristran - Tristan (Fisheries) - 22.06.2006

Nicolay, who was injured while aboars M/V Pirgos on the 25th of May has recovered enough to be transported to Cape Town enroute to Bulgaria. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) Nicolay being carried to Edinburgh's sick bay.

19: Negotiations Underway to Free Rig - Tristan (Mineral Resources) - 08.06.2006

The Rig had to be set loose a month ago and has finally gone aground on Tristan Da Cunha. Photos (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The Island as seen from the rig.

20: Oil Rig Runs Aground at Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (Mineral Resources) - 08.06.2006

Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) An Oil Rig aground to the South-East of Tristan.

21: Worlds Loneliest Island Saves life of Bulgarian Seamen - Tristan (Tourism/Travel) - 02.06.2006

The vessel M.V. Pirgos was on its way to Brazil from Africa, when seamen Nicolay fell 8m into a hole whilst working, he suffer a broken left leg, compound fracture. Broken jaw, blunt trauma to the abdomen, this had happen 3 days ago. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The Bulgarian Seaman being lifted to safety

22: Tristanians Officially Hear About 1958 Atom Bomb - Tristan (Environment) - 22.05.2006

Peter Jennings (not the late Broadcaster) has published the attached in Gibbons Stamp Monthly and has given Tristan Times permission to publish it.

23: Friday, 12 May - A Bad One for Rats - Tristan (Health) - 17.05.2006

Tristan's rat population has decreased by 1,105. Photo (c) James Glass - A collie - helped by humans - sniffs out a next of rats.

24: Tristan's Patchs Road Covered by Mudslide - Tristan (Environment) - 16.05.2006

Photos (c) by James Glass for Tristan Times shows the damage the mudslide caused.

25: Royal Navy Task Group on Patrol in Sub-Antarctica - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 26.03.2006

A naval patrol is taking place in the South Atlantic.

26: International Albatross and Petrel Workshop to be Held in the Falklands: Day One and Two - Tristan (Environment) - 10.03.2006

A full programme of events awaits the people who will be attending this vital workshop.

27: Tristan's Environmental Laws Now Patterned on Falklands Laws - Tristan (Environment) - 15.02.2006

The BBC's Alex Kerby Quizzes Tristan's Administrator and an RSPB official about the new Conservation Law.

28: Scottish Parliament Commemorates Tristan's 500th - Tristan (Heritage) - 10.02.2006

Following is a message from the Scottish Parliament about Tristan's 500th anniversary.

29: Gov. Clancy Sails on the Kelso - Tristan (Heritage) - 10.02.2006

Apparently Inaccessible Island lived up to its name this time.

30: Governor Clancy's Busy Tristan Visit - Tristan (Heritage) - 09.02.2006

H. E. the Governor Mr. Clancy has been very busy since he came to Tristan on the 500th anniversary of the Island's discovery.

31: Tristan Continues its 500th Celebrations - Tristan (Heritage) - 07.02.2006

Governor Clancy has received a tour of the Island and went to a birthday party.

32: Press Freedom Issues in the South Atlantic - Tristan (Heritage) - 06.02.2006

It is unfortunate that Governments in the region are trying to stifle the media.

33: Ascension Island Council: 26 January 2006 - Tristan (Gen - Government) - 06.02.2006

Several issues were discussed during this well attended meeting.

34: RMS St. Helena Arrives in Tristan - Tristan (Heritage) - 06.02.2006

Arriving on Schedule, the RMS St. Helena had 114 passengers who will enjoy the 500th anniversary celebrations.

35: Wave Dancer to Return to Tristan - Tristan (Fisheries) - 16.01.2006

Thanks to the Falkland Islands Company, the Wave Dancer has been renovated at VT Halmatic Shipyard in Portsmouth. Photo (c) VT Halmatic Shipyard - Wave Dancer at a top speed of 29.5 kts in the Solent

36: Letter to the Online Readers - Tristan (Heritage) - 15.01.2006

The following was received by Tristan Times for publication in these pages as well as SARTMA. Please either e-mail Mr. Millington direct or contact him through this website.

37: Appointment of Tristan da Cunha's Conservation Officer - Tristan (Environment) - 15.12.2005

Simon Glass has been appointed Tristan da Cunha's Conservation Officer. Photo (c) Sarah Glass (Tristan Times) On the left Rodney Green and on the right, Conservation Officer, Simon Glass holding the winch so flax can be removed. Yellow Nosed Albatross (Thalassarche Chlorohynchos) are monitored at four sites on Nightingale Island, with approximately 850 counted and 100 chicks ringed each year.

38: Send Christmas Packages Now for Tristan - Tristan (Heritage) - 31.10.2005

The last vessel to depart Capetown is on 24 November, so airmail your packages now. Photo (c) Jimmy Rogers - A scene from the patches

39: Monsignor McPartland Returns from Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (Heritage) - 27.10.2005

With this visit completer, Monsignor McPartland is making plans for next year's pastoral call.

40: Tristan Stamps Celebrate Trafalgar 200 - Tristan (Heritage) - 20.10.2005

If you are a keen stamp collector, or you know one, have a look at this! (c) Tristan's Philatelic Bureau

41: Monsignor Michael B. McPartland's Pastoral Visit to Tristan - Tristan (Tourism/Travel) - 04.10.2005

Monsignor McPartland tells us about his pastoral trip to Tristan da Cunha.

42: Telecommunications Prices Rise for Tristan Users - Tristan (Business News) - 03.10.2005

The Father and Daughter team of James and Sarah Glass report on Communications costs that face Tristanians.

43: Tristan's Women Settle Strike - Tristan (Fisheries) - 01.10.2005

Tristan's part-time factory workers will earn 12.94% more than they did this time last month.

44: Tristan: Women Reject Latest Pay Offer - Tristan (Fisheries) - 27.09.2005

Tristan's women have been on strike since 12 September and will not go back until they get the cost-effective pay deal they want.

45: Tristan Celebrates Jimmy Rogers' Paintings - Tristan (Heritage) - 21.09.2005

Jimmy Rogers paints in watercolour and oil as well ad drawing in pencil. See now an exhibition of his work. All artwork in this story is (c) Jimmy Rogers - This painting shows a typical settlement scene.

46: Tristan to Receive a Very Special Visitor - Tristan (Heritage) - 11.09.2005

Monsignor Michael McPartland is, as this is being written, on his way to Tristan da Cunha aboard the SA Agulhas. As the Roman Catholic Prefect Apostolic for the South Atlantic Islands from Antarctica to Ascension, Monsignor McPartland has responsibility for all Roman Catholic congregations in the 10Million square mile parish. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - TdC) Monsignor McPartland

47: TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPERT SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT: INTERNET ACCESS IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR TRISTAN - Tristan (Business News) - 11.08.2005

Silly season hasn’t been kind to the people of Tristan da Cunha this year. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) - Dr. Chris Doyle Senior Research Fellow Warwick University Business School

48: Administrator Sets the Record Straight About Albatross Carnage - Tristan (Environment) - 25.07.2005

Officials on Tristan have not answered enquiries about an emerging story from Gough Island about Albatross carnage. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Gonies are what Islanders call Tristan Albatross. This one, a juvenile, was the first to land on Tristan da Cunha for 50 years.

49: Tristanians Do NOT Eat Mutton Birds - Tristan (Environment) - 05.07.2005

The man with a Tristan sir name obviously didn’t check out the facts when he wrote an article about Greater Shearwaters washing up on the shores of the East coast of the United States.

50: Tristan Catch Good Despite Seismic Activity - Tristan (Fisheries) - 07.06.2005

Despite the frequent seismic activity in the waters around Tristan, Fisheries officials say that there has been a good catch this year. Photo (c) David Cothran

51: TARION Breaks Up on Tristan's Rocks Crew Safe - Tristan (Tourism/Travel) - 03.05.2005

The South African press has reported that Yacht TARION put into the local anchorage on Tristan da Cunha just off the settlement of Edinburgh on Sunday 30 April en route from Brazil to Cape Town. Photo (c) Mike Hentley (Tristan Times)

52: Rams Settle in to New Home - Tristan (Agriculture) - 30.04.2005

The four rams that made the voyage from Goose Green to Tristan da Cunha are doing just fine. Photo (c) Tristan Times - Regie, Roger, Rupert and Randolph at home on Tristan.

53: Marianne Danica Sails from Tristan - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 22.04.2005

The Marianne Danica travelled to Tristan da cunha and has successfully unloaded 4 Corriedale Rams and picked up a fisheries patrol vessel.

54: Corriedale Rams for Tristan - Tristan (Agriculture) - 04.04.2005

Four Corriedale Rams have been purchased at the National Stud Flock sale at Goose Green for Tristan Da Cunha.

55: Rockhopper Copper set to Hit Bookshelves - Tristan (Heritage) - 14.03.2005

In 2006 it will be 500 years since the Portuguese explorer Tristao da Cunha discovered what is now the most remote inhabited island on Earth -- the mountainous volcano summit towering out of the South Atlantic, 1,500 miles from Cape Town, 1,300 miles from St Helena, home now to just 300 people: Photo(c) Beau Rowlands - Conrad at a recent Tristan da Cunha Association meeting.

56: Tristan Could Be Back On RMS Schedule - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 28.01.2005

Following a special meeting of the Executive Council last week, an extension of the shipping schedule is being urgently drawn up to cover the period from October 2005 to March 2006.

57: The Lobster Fishery at Tristan and Tristan's quota of 158mt - Tristan (Fisheries) - 10.01.2005

Despite having evidence of landings of lobster (Jasus tristani) only found at Tristan and the Vema Seamount, plus lots of Octopus, the UK Government seems slow to act on our concerns. Photos (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

58: A Conservation Project on Nightingale Island - Tristan (Environment) - 10.01.2005

Nightingale Island is one of the most important breeding sites for seabirds in the Southern Ocean. The current project will produce a management plan for Nightingale and will implement the practical conservation of the plan. Photos (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

59: Tristan da Cunha: Flags at Half-Mast for Tsunami Victims - Tristan (Heritage) - 05.01.2005

Even Remote Tristan Has Been Touched by the Tsunami Disaster.

60: Hanky-Panky Allegations Refuted by Chief Islander - Tristan (Health) - 29.12.2004

In defence of her Island’s ancestry, Chief Islander, Anne Green has refuted an article entitled “Ancestry Research Exposes Hanky Panky,” which appeared on December 5th in the South African newspaper the Johannesburg Sunday Times, and written by Shantini Naidoo.

61: Tristan: Chief Islander Sets The Record Straight - Tristan (Health) - 19.11.2004

Anne Green, the Chief Islander on Tristan da Cunha, has set the record straight in response to an article by Gregory Rodriguez in Los Angeles Times Online.

62: Dr. Vicky Hards: A Scientific Assessment of Tristan's Recent Seismic Activity - Tristan (Environment) - 25.10.2004

Dr. Vicky Hards has returned to the UK after spending approximately a month on Tristan da Cunha assessing the recent seismic activity that began 29/30 July 2004. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) - A view of the 1961 volcano and Edinburgh of the Seven Seas from the base.

63: German Geophyscists Visit Tristan to Collect Rock Samples - Tristan (Mineral Resources) - 06.10.2004

Juergen Matzka and Marko Leitner, geophysicists from the University Munich in Germany have visited Tristan da Cunha to do geological fieldwork. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) - Juergen Matzka using a hand drill to take a sample of bluestone from Tristan.

64: Administrator Speaks About Recent Seismic Activity - Tristan (Geological Events) - 15.09.2004

This interview was conducted by Alex Kirby of the BBC World Service for "Calling the Falklands." Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA-TdC)

65: Tristan Still Shakes Underground - Tristan (Geological Events) - 06.08.2004

Though quiet on the surface, there are still signs that recent seismic activity has taken place. Photo (c) James Glass Tristan Times - Rocks like these are floating all around Tristan.

66: Minor Seismic Activity Taking Place on Tristan - Tristan (Geological Events) - 02.08.2004

Reports from the Island say that for the past three days the Island has been experiencing minor tremors. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA-TdC) Tristan da Cunha from the south.

67: Tristan da Cunha: Swarm of Earthquakes Confirmed - Tristan (Geological Events) - 02.08.2004

Further to reports published earlier on Tristan Times Online, a swarm of earthquakes struck Tristan da Cunha on the nights of 28 and 29 July 2004.

68: UNESCO Praises Tristan's Conservation Efforts - Tristan (Environment) - 13.07.2004

Tristan da Cunha’s conservation efforts have been praised at the 28th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in Suzhou, China. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA-TdC) Inaccessible Island is one of Unesco's latest World Heritage Sites.

69: Bonnie Tristan - Tristan (Tourism/Travel) - 04.06.2004

Enjoy this selection of photos from Tristan da Cunha! Photos (c) J. Brock (Sartma-TdC), Bill Gasperini (CBS London), James Glass (Tristan Times)

70: M/S Endeavour: The Landing at Inaccessible Island - Tristan (Tourism/Travel) - 04.05.2004

This would be the first ever landing by the Endeavour zodiacs, the first for Tristanian students, first for me and the other passengers. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN)

71: Historic First for Tristan Students - Tristan (Education) - 27.04.2004

Students have landed on many remote places during their GAP years and at other stages during their primary and secondary education. However, some from St. Mary’s School in Edinburgh, Tristan da Cunha – itself a pretty remote place – have gone to the head of the class as far as landing on remote Islands. Photo(c) J. Brock (SARTMA - TdC) Tristanian Students on Salt Beach, Inaccessible Island

72: Good Potato Harvest for Tristan - Tristan (Agriculture) - 26.04.2004

The potato crop on Tristan relies entirely on manual labour and is the responsibility of each family. Each family cultivated about an acre of ground annually. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA TdC) A view of people harvesting potatoes

73: Governor Hollamby to Address Tristanians on RMS Issue - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 23.01.2004

Governor Hollamby arrived on Tristan da Cunha on Wednesday 21 January and while there, he will be speaking about the visit of the RMS St Helena to the Island. Photo (c) Tristan Times

74: Cash Injection Project for OSTs - Tristan (Agriculture) - 10.12.2003

The remote islands of Ascension, St Helena and Tristan da Cunha in the Atlantic, and pristine coral atolls in the Indian Ocean are just some of the unique habitats in the UK's Overseas Territories which stand to benefit from a new £3 million cash fund designed to save precious eco-systems from destruction, it was announced today.

75: A Tristan First: The Acting Administrator is a Woman - Tristan (Gen - Government) - 26.11.2003

Anne Green, who took over from James Glass as Chief Islander, has another notch in her leadership belt.

76: New Chief Islander for Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (Legal) - 13.11.2003

Mrs. Joseph Green is Tristan da Cunha's new Chief Islander. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - TdC) - James Glass, who stepped down as Chief Islander last week.

77: Tristan Times: At Last, A Dedicated Site - Tristan (Heritage) - 08.11.2003

Tristan Times now has its own separate website. Photo (c) James Glass - Tristan da Cunha viewed from Nightingale Island

78: Legislative Council: Motion for Adjournment Speeches - Tristan (Legal) - 02.11.2003

At the end of Council it is time for Councillors to say what's on their minds.

79: Manifesto of Lewis Clifton - Tristan (Gen - Government) - 01.11.2003

Though Lewis Clifton has represented Stanley Constituency, this time he seeks to represent those living in Camp.

80: Msr. Agreiter Remembered in Moving Memorial - Tristan (Heritage) - 27.10.2003

A memorial Mass to pray for the repose of the soul and to give thanksgiving for the life of Monsignor Anton Agreiter was held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Stanley, Falkland Islands at 1700 on Saturday, 25 October 2003. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

81: Constitutional Reform - Tristan (Legal) - 24.10.2003

Cllr. the Hon. Mrs Cathy Hopkins has answered the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Overseas Territories regarding Constitutional Reform. Some of these affect Tristan.

82: Nightingale Island: A Zodiac Tour - Tristan (Tourism/Travel) - 10.07.2003

Tristanians go to Nightingale Island when the need a little holiday. They sail to the Island in canvass and wood long boats. This is done when the sea conditions are right. Photos (c) J. Brock (SARTMA)

83: Tristan Da Cunha: A Valuable Fishery in Development - Tristan (Fisheries) - 29.04.2003

Tristan da Cunha's fishery is rich in unique species. James Glass, the Island's Fisheries Director explains more. Photo: (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) Dive Specialist, David Cothran, explains the use of the Remote Observation Vehicle (ROV)

84: Tristanian Rescued by Boat and by Helicopter - Tristan (Heritage) - 21.02.2003

This historical article describes in graphic detail why Tristan da Cunha is considered to be the remotest island in the world.