Tristan : Weekly News from Tristan (02/03/07)
Submitted by Tristan Times (Sarah Glass) 02.03.2007 (Article Archived on 16.03.2007)

Your weekly summary of news from Tristan da Cunha.

News 1st March 07

SY Vortex

On the 10th February the SY Vortex called at Tristan on route from the Canaries to Cape Town.  Due to the weather they had used more engine power than intended and were short on fuel.  They stayed at Tristan for the day to refuel and collected supplies before heading for Cape Town.

SY Discoverer

On Saturday the 17th February the SY Discoverer arrived at Tristan and stayed the day onboard was a mixed crew of 14 UK Armed Forces personnel, on a training cruise from South America to Cape Town

SY Marianne's visit to Tristan
 
On the 20th February the sailing yacht SY Marianne called at Tristan following a request for medical assistance.  One of the crew was suspected of having a broken clavicle injury and wanted to be checked out by the island doctor, due to his injury he remained overnight on the island and departed the following evening for Cape Town.

MV Edinburgh (cargo trip)

The MV Edinburgh departed Tristan for Cape Town, after unloading cargo and completing the lobster survey on the 23rd February.  She carried the following 13 passengers Charles Verharen, Aileen, Logie, Gareth Penhale, Paul Kingford, Gary Groenewald, Erik Mackenzie, his Partner Claire Volkwyn and daughter Caitlin Mackenzie and eight bags of mail. Also on board were Cynthia Green and Jeffrey Rogers (both on medical) with Judith Green their carer, and Joan Repetto, with daughter Marie going on holiday. They all arrived in Cape Town on the 1st March at 7.00am GMT.



VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER THE FIRST FOR TRISTAN!

On the 14th February 2007  'Atlantic Fresh'  Tristan's  recently invented catering company put together an evening to celebrated St Valentine's Day in the Prince Philip Hall with a special menu, decorations, lighting and music to create a restaurant atmosphere.

Approximate 50 diners were present, as there were limited space with others ordering take-away meals.   Starters consisted of Lobster Salad Hearts or Pea Soup, followed by a main course of Sweet Beef and Peanut Curry, Moroccan Lamb, and Sweet and Sour Fish (White and Yellow rice, Roast Potatoes, Fresh Salad and Steamed Carrots and Peas were also available).  This was then followed by Desserts of Iced Peach Terrine, Lemon Meringue Pie, or Chocolate Hearts and Drinks from Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea and Irish Coffee.

It's not easy to run a business with a population of only 271 persons, and everyone so self-sufficient, but the team are making it a success, and with a changing more westernising culture I see the popularity continue to grow.

Well Done & Good Luck!
 

NOMINATION DAY

The Island Council held its last meeting on the 21st February before dissolution in accordance with local law on its third anniversary on 2 March.  The new Medical Officer Dr Carel van der Merwe has been given the job of Presiding Officer for the election.
Thursday 1 March 2007 was appointed as being Nomination Day for the election of Island Councillors and the Chief Islander, with Election Day being set as Monday 19 March, which also happens to be the day the Cruise ship Endeavour calls at Tristan. 


THE BAPISTM OF SHANNON KELLY SWAIN.

The Baptism of Shannon Kelly Swain took place on Sunday 25th February, at St Mary's Church. The Service began at 8am with a reception at the Prince Phillip Hall afterwards. Shannon is the daughter of Larry and Tracy Swain, and sister to Kelly Swain.