Tristan : Internet News Relevant to Tristan da Cunha
Submitted by Tristan Times (Sarah Glass) 18.04.2008 (Article Archived on 02.05.2008)
In this new column we look at how other people look at us. Also, we hear of news from the outside that is relevant to Tristan da Cunha.
INTERNET NEWS RELEVANT TO TRISTAN DA CUNHA
Compiled by Sarah Glass (Tristan Times)
In this new column we look at how other people look at us. Also, we hear of news from the outside that is relevant to Tristan da Cunha.
(Travel)
Men's Web portal AskMen.com (www.askmen.com) has come up with a list of its top 10 paradises on earth that have long been forgotten. This list is not endorsed by Reuters:
1. Tristan da Cunha
Officially the world's remotest island, Tristan da Cunha rises out from the South Atlantic Ocean like a prehistoric volcano. Comprised of several uninhabited islands, one inaccessible island and the Nightingale Islands, this archipelago is like the lost world.
http://africa.reuters.com/wire/news/usnSP19324.html
DA Jones A: The remote location of Tristan da Cunha makes it very difficult to visit. There is no airport, and the islands can only be reached by boat. ...
http://www.thetimes.co.za/PrintEdition/Lifestyle/Article.aspx?id=728930
(Ain’t Necessarily So)
... than for other British Overseas Territories like the Falklands, Montserrat or Tristan da Cunha which also receive funding from the British taxpayer. ...
http://www.newstatesman.com/200804090005
(Environment)
FIGHTING to save the albatross from extinction, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and BirdLife International are to double the number of countries in which they work. New research from Namibia, Uruguay and Argentina highlights these iconic seabirds are dying in large numbers in the longline and trawl fisheries operating in these countries’ waters.
http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/10453/Campaign_to_prevent_albatross_bycatch_stepped_up.html
(Copied from Us)
Fire has destroyed the fish processing plant and knocked out the engine that generated power for island homes, the Tristan Times reports. While a new engine was rushed from Cape Town, a standby generator was pressed into service. The island administrator issued rationing orders so as not to overtax it.
http://www.blockislandtimes.com/articles/2008/04/07/news/news19.txt
(People)
Archbishop of Cape Town and Metropolitan of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa
"Sekgo sa Metse"
John 20:19-31
Let us pray: Loving Lord, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and those who are near: grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you, bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit upon all flesh and hasten the coming of your kingdom, through Jesus
http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2008/4/1/ACNS4383
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