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1: Oliva lifeboat has washed ashore in Australia - Tristan (Tourism/Travel) - 06.02.2013

Now almost two years later it has been found washed ashore at Coorong in South Australia

2: Tristan: Public Notice published on Friday 18th January - Tristan (Heritage) - 19.01.2013

We are pleased to announce that Her Majesty the Queen has awarded an honorary MBE to Captain Clarence October, Captain of the MV Edinburgh for his services to the community of Tristan da Cunha.

3: Tristan: Agreement reached with Owners and Insurers of the MS Oliva - Tristan (Business News) - 23.09.2012

I am pleased to report that we have finally reached an agreement with the owners/insurers of the MS Oliva, the bulk carrier that ran aground at Nightingale Island on 16 March 2011.

4: Vessel Cap Jackson Collects Medevac from Tristan - Tristan (Tourism/Travel) - 22.04.2012

The container carrier Cap Jackson arrived at Tristan on the evening of 20th April, to collect one of the zodiac drivers (Stephanie) from the NG Explorer

5: HMS Montrose visits Tristan. - Tristan (Fisheries) - 06.03.2012

On the afternoon of the 1st March the HMS Montrose called at Tristan on her way to the Falkland Islands. The weather was overcast and there was a swell running through the harbour and at the anchorage. Photo (c) James Glass - HMS Montrose at anchor at Tristan da Cunha

6: Governor Crapes' Inaugural Speech - Tristan (Heritage) - 09.11.2011

I know that they are both keen to visit Tristan as soon as they can but as you know the logistics are challenging and we are currently looking at a number of options.

7: HMS CLYDE VISITS TRISTAN - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 31.10.2011

On Friday the 28th October, the HMS Clyde called in at Tristan on her way to South Africa, from the Falklands. She arrived at 0830 and departed at 1800.

8: Tristan - ExCo Report - 18th October 2011 - Tristan (Business News) - 22.10.2011

This is my third, and probably my final, ExCo report; and I am sorry for delivering it a day late. There was urgent work to be done which made it impossible for me to complete the report yesterday.

9: Tristan Remembers Volcano + 50 - Tristan (Heritage) - 08.10.2011

The BBC reports that Fifty years ago a village in Hampshire forged an unlikely link with one of the most isolated communities on earth.

10: St Helena Ex-Co Report - 27 Sept 11 - Tristan (Legal) - 30.09.2011

Welcome to my first ExCo Report – which deals with a short but productive meeting. The five elected members were all present,

11: St Helena: EXCO REPORT 83 – 20th September 2011 - Tristan (Legal) - 23.09.2011

This is my 83rd EXCO report and I think that anyone who has heard all 83 probably deserves an award.

12: Tristan da Cunha – Fishing and Shipping News - Tristan (Fisheries) - 18.09.2011

The MV Edinburgh departed Cape Town at the end of August on her first fishing trip of the lobster season. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

13: St Helena EXCO REPORT 82 – 13th September 2011 - Tristan (Gen - Government) - 16.09.2011

This was a full-blooded EXCO with good debate and a wide range of issues. The agenda revealed 14 items, which is well above average.

14: St Helena: EXCO REPORT 81 – 30th August 2011 - Tristan (Legal) - 31.08.2011

This EXCO was not one of our longer meetings as most of the issues were routine. However under Matters Arising from the minutes of the last two meetings some useful issues touched on were:

15: ST HELENA EXCO REPORT 77 – 9th August 2011 - Tristan (Legal) - 13.08.2011

This session of Executive Council turned out to be a long one as we had two very important matters on our agenda – a video conference with the UK concerning the airport, and a discussion regarding untargeted subsidies.

16: St Helena EXCO REPORT 76 – 26th July 2011 - Tristan (Business News) - 30.07.2011

After the long LEGCO session yesterday, the EXCO Councillors were back at work this morning and were confronted by yet another agenda with some solid substance.

17: St Helena EXCO REPORT 75 – 19th July 2011 - Tristan (Legal) - 23.07.2011

We began by having sight of the draft Order Paper for the next Legislative Council Meeting which begins this coming Friday - 22nd July.

18: Sustainable seafood on the Waterfront: Shoreline Café and Tristan da Cunha rock lobster fishery secure MSC certification - Tristan (Fisheries) - 20.07.2011

Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium today hosted a special celebration as its Shoreline Café, destination for thousands of hungry visitors each year, became the first restaurant in Africa to be certified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)[1] Chain of Custody standard for seafood traceability. Photo (c) Tristan Times

19: The Tristan Song Project - Tristan (Education) - 18.06.2011

A collaborative song-writing project has started to bring rewards to the children of Tristan da Cunha.

20: GOUGH ISLAND RESEARCHERS PRESENT FINDINGS AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Tristan (Environment) - 03.06.2011

Graham Parker and Kalinka Rexer-Huber at the Chamber of Commerce Function Room on Thursday night. Photo © J. Brock (Tristan Times)

21: St Helena EXCO REPORT 70 – 31st May 2011 - Tristan (Legal) - 01.06.2011

Our open agenda today had just one item – the Tobacco Control Bill. This Bill has been the subject of a great deal of consultation and discussion for many years and it has the purpose of protecting non-smokers from the dangers of passive inhalation whilst trying to assure smokers of a degree of freedom

22: Friday 27th May 2011- A bad one for Rats - Tristan (Agriculture) - 29.05.2011

Ratting Day this year was held on Friday 27th May.

23: SENSATIONAL REPORTING ABOUT TRISTAN - YOU CAN ALWAYS SAY SORRY - Tristan (Health) - 16.05.2011

An exchange of letters below begun by Gillian Francis, St Helena’s Acting Chief Secretary, prompted me to agree with her

24: SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY RESCUE INJURED CREWMEN FROM TRISTAN - Tristan (Fisheries) - 07.05.2011

Thanks to the sterling efforts of the South African Navy, injured crewmen off the Chinese fishing vessel, Lai Ching, have been transported to Cape Town for further medical treatment and repatriation. The SAS Isandlwana, which left Simonstown at 2100 on Tuesday night arrived off Tristan at first light on Saturday 7 May. Photos (c) Tristan Government

25: Tristan - First Batch of Penguins is released - Tristan (Environment) - 09.04.2011

After weeks in captivity, the first batch of oiled penguins was released back to sea Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

26: Company vessel collects crew of Oliva from Tristan - Tristan (Environment) - 04.04.2011

The twenty-two crew of the wreck vessel Oliva, which ran around at Nightingale on the 16th March were collect by one of their passing vessel the Samatan on her way to Brazil.

27: Company vessel collects crew of Oliva from Tristan - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 04.04.2011

The twenty-two crew of the wreck vessel Oliva, which ran around at Nightingale on the 16th March were collect by one of their passing vessel the Samatan on her way to Brazil.

28: UK penguins in rehab after devastating oil spill - Tristan (Environment) - 26.03.2011

Hundreds of oil-soaked rockhopper penguins in the South Atlantic have now been put into ‘rehab’ by Tristan Islanders facing a race against the clock to help save the endangered species. See images attached.

29: The Oliva disaster worsens as oiled Penguins are reported at World Heritage Site - Tristan (Environment) - 21.03.2011

The Captain of the Edinburgh Clarence October reported early Friday morning (18th March) that the Oliva had broken in two, the bow and six holds were in one part and the stern and number seven hold was in the other and that oil was starting to leak from the vessel. Photo (c) Clarence October

30: STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR’S OFFICE: THE WRECK OF THE MS OLIVA - Tristan (Environment) - 18.03.2011

Since this incident occurred, the authorities in Tristan have been working round the clock, first to co-ordinate the rescue of the sailors on board the stricken vessel, and now to assess the implications for the environment and wildlife. Photo (c) MV Prince Albert II Photographer Kristine Hannon

31: OIL SLICK THREATENS PROTECTED WILDLIFE AREA NEAR TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Tristan (Environment) - 17.03.2011

An oil slick from the Bulk Carrier, OLIVA is threatening the fragile ecosystem around Nightingale Island. Photo (c) MV Prince Albert II Photographer Kristine Hannon

32: Tristan: Vessel Aground on Nightingale Island - Tristan (Environment) - 16.03.2011

On the early hours of Wednesday the 16th March, a message was received at Tristan from Cape Town that the bulk carrier Oliva had ran aground at Spinners Point, Nightingale Island.

33: VITAL LIFELINE TO TRISTAN DA CUNHA TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 20.11.2010

Calshot Harbour at Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, Tristan Da Cunha is to undergo emergency repairs in an effort to prevent the island from being cut off from its only access to outside supplies and help and for its residents regular visits of supply boats. Photos By James Glass (Tristan Times)

34: Tristan's Latest Fishing News - Tristan (Fisheries) - 28.07.2010

After waiting for several days for suitable fishing weather, the dong rang on Monday the 26th for the first day of the fishing season,

35: Tristan's Latest Shipping News - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 28.07.2010

The M.V. Edinburgh arrived at Tristan on the morning of the 22nd July

36: Lobster Total Allowable Catches (TAC’s) for the 2010/11 season approved - Tristan (Fisheries) - 22.07.2010

The following Total Allowable Catches (TAC’s) for the 2010/2011 season, as recommended by the Fisheries Department and approved by the Island Council at their meeting last week, are as follows;

37: Storm Damages Tristan Da Cunha's Calshot Harbour - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 02.07.2010

On the night of Friday 19th June 2010 a bad storm hit Calshot Harbour, causing severe damage to the west breakwater

38: Rockhopper Copper to Receive MBE - Tristan (Heritage) - 18.06.2010

Conrad Glass or Connie as he is more affectionately known, has for many years provided loyal and dedicated service to the Tristanian community as a policeman, politician and on occasion Acting Administrator.

39: M/V KELSO SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED ANOTHER NAME - Tristan (Business News) - 10.04.2010

The former M/V KELSO, renamed M/Y TIANIC, is in the news again because an RNLIlifeboatsman helped co-ordinate a Caribbean sea rescue while out DIY shopping in Britain after a friend called to say he was on sinking ship called Titanic

40: TRISTAN INVOLVEMENT IN MSC EX IN CAPE TOWN - Tristan (Business News) - 10.04.2010

The 7th South African International Commercial Fishing and Maritime Services Exhibition Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Has met in Cape Town.

41: Tristan Science - Research and conservation activities at Inaccessible Island - Tristan (Education) - 19.12.2009

Peter Ryan & Rob Ronconi tell us about valuable research on Inaccessible Island.

42: Volcanologist Visits Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (Environment) - 05.12.2009

Tristan da Cunha is an active volcano and a future eruption is inevitable. Knowing when, where and how large the next eruption will be is the aspiration of any volcanologist and is important for those living close to active volcanoes. Unfortunately, the complexities of nature often triumph over scientific knowledge, so volcanologists can only gather clues and use their training, modern scientific techniques and equipment to make a best estimate.

43: Tristan Fishing News 11.11.09 - Tristan (Fisheries) - 11.11.2009

The 2009/10 fishing season has not started very well due to excessivebad weather.

44: Tristan Notes Remembrance Sunday 2009 - Tristan (Heritage) - 09.11.2009

This year a combined service for Remembrance Day was held in St Joseph Catholic Church at 9am by Dereck Rogers, supported by Anne and James the Catholic Lay Ministers. The following is brief of what was said on behalf of those who died serving their country.

45: Up to the Hub of Utopia – Climbing Tristan da Cunha's Queen Mary's Peak - Tristan (Environment) - 26.10.2009

In 1516 Thomas Morus published his “Utopia”, the design of an ideal community. Vulnerable as he sensed it to be, he placed it on an imaginary island. Photos (c) Wolfgang Schaub

46: SHOULD CHRISTIAN VALUES BE CHOPPED FROM ST HELENA’S CONSTITUTION? - Tristan (Legal) - 21.10.2009

A recent debate in the Foreign Affairs Committee about the Constitutions of British Overseas Territories has sparked interest in territories in the South Atlantic.

47: M/V KELSO Has a New Name - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 27.08.2009

According to St Helena’s Chief Police Officer, Royce Hipgrave, The M/V Kelso sailed to St Helena on 10 August but by the time she reached that Island her name had changed to M/Y Titanic.

48: Tristan Government taking Precautions for Swine Flu - Tristan (Health) - 22.07.2009

Given the concern of some members of the community at the news from UK about Swine Flu, the Administrator Mr David Morley has issued a public notice, letting the community know what precautions are being put in place.

49: New Fish Factory Opened on Tristan - Tristan (Fisheries) - 20.07.2009

The Opening of Tristan’s new Fishing Factory seventeen months after being destroyed by fire. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) New Factory: Charl Project Manger of Apple Group: Left to Right - Charl Moolman (Project Manager) Eric Mackenzie and Alice Glass

50: UKOTs IMPORTANT FOR ALBATROSS AND PETRELS SAYS ACAP CO-ORDINATOR - Tristan (Environment) - 14.07.2009

Anton Wolfaardt is the ACAP coordinator for the UK South Atlantic OTs, based in the Falkland Islands, but working on behalf of the UKOTs of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and SSI, British Antarctic Territory and Tristan da Cunha, as well as for the UK government. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

51: OTCC BUSY BUT PRODUCTIVE SAYS CLLR SUMMERS - Tristan (Gen - Government) - 03.11.2008

The OTCC concluded on Wednesday after two full days of discussions which had been largely positive and constructive. Photo (c) Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Conrad Glass and Minister Merron

52: Beneath Tristan is a Different Story - Tristan (Environment) - 05.08.2008

Follow the link to find out what is shaking in the vacinity of Tristan da Cunha.

53: Severe Gale Force Winds Hit Tristan - Tristan (Environment) - 01.07.2008

Severe gale force winds have damaged buildings on Tristan da Cunha Photo (c) Sarah Glass (Tristan Times) Damage to one of the Camping Huts at the patches where the winds were most severe Photo (c) Sarah Glass (Tristan Times)

54: H.E. THE GOVERNOR MR ANDREW GURR REPORTS ON HIS MAY-JUNE VISIT TO THE UK AND ELSEWHERE - Tristan (Business News) - 30.06.2008

Most of you will remember that I produced a list of what I hoped to do while I was away from the Island. I also said I would report back on the various meetings and impressions of my absence, and this is that report. We departed via Cape Town and on the RMS I had a meeting with the crew.

55: 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.

56: 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.

57: 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)

58: 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)

59: 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.

60: 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

61: 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

62: 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.

63: 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

64: 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.

65: 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

66: 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.

67: 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

68: 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.

69: 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"

70: 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

71: 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?

72: 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.

73: 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.

74: 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.

75: 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

76: 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.

77: 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.

78: 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.

79: 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.

80: 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.

81: 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.

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

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

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

Apparently Inaccessible Island lived up to its name this time.

84: 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.

85: 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.

86: 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.

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

Several issues were discussed during this well attended meeting.

88: 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.

89: 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

90: 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.

91: 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.

92: 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

93: 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.

94: 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

95: 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.

96: 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.

97: 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.

98: 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.

99: 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.

100: 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

101: 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

102: Postcode Not So New For Tristan - Tristan (Business News) - 10.08.2005

One of the nice things about having a Tristanian working for SARTMA is that the record can be set straight about various things, including the Island’s postcode. TDCU 1ZZ has been available for at least 18 months. Photo (c) James Glass Tristan Times - the building that houses the Tristan Post Office

103: 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.

104: 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.

105: Poaching Threatens Tristan da Cunha's Hurricane Recovery - Tristan (Fisheries) - 12.06.2005

Any way you look at it, poachers who steal Tristan da Cunha's lobster as well as other maritime resources and offload them in Cape Town have cost the people hundreds of thousands of pounds a year in lost revenue. Photos (C) James Glass (Tristan Times) - Calshot Hatbour as it looks today.

106: 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

107: 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)

108: 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.

109: 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.

110: 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.

111: 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.

112: 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.

113: 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)

114: 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)

115: 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.

116: 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.

117: 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.

118: 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.

119: 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.

120: 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)

121: 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.

122: 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.

123: 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.

124: 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.

125: 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)

126: 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)

127: 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

128: 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

129: 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

130: Tristan da Cunha: The Way Tristanians Tell It - Tristan (Agriculture) - 07.01.2004

Daniel Schreier and Karen Lavarello-Schreier have written an informative book about Tristan da Cunha, its people, way of life and language.

131: 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.

132: 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.

133: 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.

134: 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

135: 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.

136: 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.

137: 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)

138: 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.

139: The Unseen Consequence of Longline Poaching - Tristan (Fisheries) - 15.08.2003

People, as they should be, are angry about poaching but what of the sad spin-off? Photo (c) COLTO An Illegal Toothfish Longliner poaching in the Southern Ocean.

140: 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)

141: A Zodiac Tour Of Gough Island - Tristan (Tourism/Travel) - 07.07.2003

Though no landings were permitted on Gough Island, the crew and passengers of M/S ENDEAVOUR were able to do a zodiac tour with some spectacular results. Photos (c) J. Brock (SARTMA)

142: 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)

143: 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.