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1: Tristan Observes Remembrance Day - Tristan (People) - 18.11.2011

Tristan's annual Remembrance Service which alternates between St Mary's Anglican Church and St Joseph's Catholic Church Photos (c) James Glass

2: AWARD FOR CAPTAIN CLARENCE OCTOBER AND THE CREW OF THE EDINBURGH - S.Atlantic (People) - 09.11.2011

I am delighted, as I know you all will be, with the announcement that Captain Clarence October and the crew of the Edinburgh have received an award for their work with the Oliva earlier this year.

3: Governor Crapes' Inaugural Speech - Tristan (People) - 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.

4: Tristan Remembers Volcano + 50 - Tristan (People) - 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.

5: Tristan Welcomes Connor Patrick Glass Green - Tristan (People) - 18.09.2011

If anyone was wondering why no news have been appearing on Tristan Times of late, it is because Sarah has just had a baby boy Connor Patrick Glass-Green, Photo (c) Janes Glass (Tristan Times)

6: New Baby for Tristan - Tristan (People) - 06.06.2011

Tristan welcomes Lucas Jacob Swain

7: Pastoral Visit to Tristan da Cunha – 2011 - Tristan (People) - 05.05.2011

After a period of about eighteen months, I was particularly looking forward to this visit.

8: Tristan - Harvest Festival and Mothering Sunday celebrated. - Tristan (People) - 09.04.2011

On Sunday the 3rd April the islanders celebrated Mothers’ Day, as well as Harvest Festival

9: TRISTAN HONOURS NEW MBE - Tristan (People) - 08.01.2011

Lorraine is an Island Councillor and was Deputy Chief Islander during the office of the previous Council.

10: Tristan Celebrates Old Year's Night - Tristan (People) - 01.01.2011

Old Year’s Night (New Year's Eve on Tristan) is a unique event on Tristan, with a drinks party hosted by the Administrator on the lawns of The Residency if the weather allows.

11: Tristan : Death of Douglas Green - Tristan (People) - 13.12.2010

It is with sadness that we report the death of Douglas Haig Green, who passed away on the evening of the 7th December

12: Tristan's September Wedding - Tristan (People) - 30.09.2010

The wedding of Gerald Rogers and Gail Tredoux took place on Thursday 23rd September, at St Mary’s Church.

13: Tristan Celebrates the Baptism of Chiara and Alessia Schreier - Tristan (People) - 30.09.2010

The Baptism of Chiara and Alessia Schreier took place on Sunday 5th September at St Mary’s Church.

14: New Administrator for Tristan arrives - Tristan (People) - 23.09.2010

To many islanders the arrival of the SA Agulhas at the beginning of September is an indication that spring and good weather is on its way, it is also the wish of many family and friends visiting the island for the three weeks of the Agulhas stay.

15: THE BAPTISM OF KATIE MARITA REPETTO - Tristan (People) - 18.08.2010

Katie Marita Repetto, daughter of Paul and Geraldine Repetto, was baptised in St Mary's Church at Edinburgh of the Seven Seas

16: Meet Tristan da Cunha's New Councillors - S.Atlantic (People) - 10.07.2010

Photo of Tristan da Cunha’s new council: back row from left – Robin Repetto (councillor) Ian Lavarello (Chief Islander) Beverley Repetto (councillor) James Glass (Deputy President) Marion Green (councillor) Lorraine Repetto (councillor) Conrad Glass (councillor) Dereck Rogers (councillor) - Front row sitting from left, Anne Green (councillor) Dawn Repetto (councillor) David Morley (Administrator) Iris Green (councillor) Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times

17: Tristan Welcomes Katie Marita Repetto - Tristan (People) - 02.07.2010

It is with great pleasure to announce the birth of Katie MaritaRepetto to Paul and Geraldine Repetto on the 7th June in Cape Town

18: Rockhopper Copper to Receive MBE - Tristan (People) - 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.

19: New House for Catholic Priest on Tristan - Tristan (People) - 12.06.2010

Work has progressed well on the house for the Catholic priest on a site just below St Joseph’s church.

20: Constitutional Advisor Passes on - Tristan (People) - 07.03.2010

Michael Bradley, CMG, QC, former Cayman Islands Attorney General, passed away in the UK on Monday, 22 February, at the age of 76.

21: The Death of Pauline Laurie Green (nee Glass) - Tristan (People) - 25.02.2010

It is with sad news to announce the death of Pauline Green on 4th February 2010. Pauline was 77 years old and died after being taken ill a few weeks ago.

22: Monsignor McPartland has Private Audience with Pope - S.Atlantic (People) - 06.02.2010

Photo (c) L'Osservatore Romano - Monsignor Mc Partland explains about the Apostolic Prefecture in the South Atlantic.

23: Tristan da Cunha - The Wedding of Desmond and Donna - Tristan (People) - 22.12.2009

On Thursday the 10th November Desmond Charles Green and Donna Susan Edna Rogers were married. Photo (c) Loraine Repetto

24: Tristan Loses Joshua Green - Tristan (People) - 08.12.2009

Joshua Green was taken ill and comitted to hospital, where he spent a week before passing away on Thursday 3rd Dec 2009. Joshua born on the 11th Dec 1926 was

25: Tristan Notes Remembrance Sunday 2009 - Tristan (People) - 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.

26: Mgr Michel McPartland Returns to Visit Tristan’s Catholic Community - Tristan (People) - 21.10.2009

A year went by ever so quickly. I found myself back in Cape Town, preparing myself to return to Tristan da Cunha, in September, and could not believe it. It seemed like only yesterday since I made this voyage last year. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The baptism of Deanna Rogers during the Sunday Mass on 27th September 2009

27: Reflections on my three-month long visit to Tristan - Tristan (People) - 13.10.2009

The possibility of a visit to Tristan arose out my immediate “I will” to Bishop Garth’s query whether anybody would like to spend a few months on Tristan. That was at our March Chapter meeting on the last Thursday of the month. By Monday I had received a response from Fr Chris Brown, the beginning of our routine of questions on my part and his detailed and often evocative answers.

28: A Look at What Others are Writing about Tristan - Tristan (People) - 29.08.2009

We have a look at who is writing about Tristan da Cunha and what they are saying. In some cases articles are written by people who had landed once and in others, Tristan is equated with remoteness or associated with avant-garde behaviour.

29: Tristan Welcomes Deanna Emily Dorothy Rogers - Tristan (People) - 14.01.2009

The Rogers family on Tristan is delighted to announce the birth of Deanna Emily Dorothy Rogers.

30: Violet Francis Swain Rest in Glory - Tristan (People) - 08.12.2008

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Violet Swain (nee Glass) on Saturday 22nd November, aged 85.

31: Tristan Observes Remembrance Sunday - Tristan (People) - 11.11.2008

On Sunday the 9th November the annual Remembrance Sunday service was held at St Mary's Church. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

32: Tristan Celebrates Nicholas and Emma's Wedding - Tristan (People) - 11.11.2008

On Friday the 7th November Nicholas Andrew Edward Swain and Emma Maria Rogers were married. Photos (C) James and Sarah Glass (Tristan Times)

33: Monsignor McPartland's Tristan Report for 2008 - Tristan (People) - 10.11.2008

This year I took the September sail on the SA Agulhas from Cape Town to Tristan da Cunha. The passage was a little turbulent, but we all arrived safely.

34: Ken Rogers Obituary - Tristan (People) - 02.11.2008

It is with sadness that we report the death of Ken Rogers. He was admitted to hospital, after having a fall that broke his hip, and died on the 24th October.

35: Uncle Ken Rogers - Much Loved and Sadly Missed - Tristan (People) - 29.10.2008

Ken Rogers passed on to a new life last Thursday. Photo (c) James Glass - Uncle Ken enjoyed life and was a friend to all he met.

36: A Beautiful Day on Tristan - Tristan (People) - 01.10.2008

In contrast to the very changeable weather (both before and after) the morning of Sunday, 21st September 2008 was the start of a glorious sunny day, in every sense of the term. Because this was the day when baby Calvin Patrick Charles was to be baptized during the public mass in the Parish Church of St. Joseph's. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

37: Baptism of Amber Repetto - Tristan (People) - 26.09.2008

On the 14h September at 8am, Robin and Dawn Repetto celebrate the baptism of, their second daughter Amber Repetto, at St Mary's Church.

38: Internet News Relevant to Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (People) - 18.04.2008

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.

39: Patrick Rogers Rest in Glory - Tristan (People) - 11.04.2008

Paddy, like those first disciples called by Our Lord, was a fisherman who put his faith and trusts in Jesus.

40: Maud Swain, Much Loved - Tristan (People) - 07.04.2008

Maud was a deeply committed Christian: she loved her Lord and was a regular communicant member of this Church.

41: Tristan Receives New Citizen for Easter Week - Tristan (People) - 27.03.2008

On the 18th March 2008, Robin Repetto became the proud father of another daughter Amber Donna-May Repetto. Amber weighting 2.6kg was born between 8am - 9am.

42: Tristan Celebrates Queen's Day - Tristan (People) - 26.03.2008

But the proceedings commenced in dry if overcast conditions with the ceremony outside Prince Philip Hall to bestow the Freedom of Tristan da Cunha upon the Task Force, following which the visitors demonstrated their military prowess by marching around the Settlement and delivering a Salute to the Administrator and the Chief Islander during a march past the Administration Building.

43: Tristan Celebrates Mothering Sunday - Tristan (People) - 08.03.2008

Photos (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) Tristanians decorate the graves around this time of the year and Mothers Day - Kieran Glass on left and Rachel Green on right receive their cards for their Mums (Catholic Church)

44: Hubert Green - 1925 to 2008 - Tristan (People) - 08.01.2008

Many of the islanders were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of Hubert Green on Saturday 5th January 2008. He was discovered at home around 9am, by his close friend and neighbor Stella Rogers.

45: Tristan Celebrates Old Year's Night - Tristan (People) - 08.01.2008

Men go to the Administrator's residence for drinks. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

46: MARGARET KATHLEEN REPETTO - Tristan (People) - 03.01.2008

We regret to announce the death of Margaret Repetto (nee Lavarello) affectionately known by all on the island as Aunty Margie.

47: Tristan - All set for Christmas - Tristan (People) - 21.12.2007

On Friday the 14th December all Government Departments on Tristan closed for the three weeks Christmas break, including the islands only supermarket, and Pub. Work will commence again on the 7th January 2008, lets hope nobody forgot any items from the shop.

48: St Mary's School Concert - Tristan (People) - 10.12.2007

The annual school concert finally manage to be shown on Friday 30th November, after being delayed by a number of fishing days, at which time the whole community was involved in some way or another. Photo (c) Sarah Glass (Tristan Times)

49: Weekly News from Tristan (09/10/07) - Tristan (People) - 09.10.2007

The following young people were confirmed at St Mary's Anglican Church on Sunday 30th September. Danny Swain, Michelle Green, Stephanie Glass , Dean Repetto, Julian Repetto, Patrick Green, Caryn Green, Riaan Repetto, Lynette Green, Megan Elsmore (the granddaughter of Lay Minister Lars Repetto). Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

50: Church News - Tristan (People) - 02.10.2007

More than one hundred communicants attended the service at St Mary’s on Sunday 23rd.September, when Bishop Christopher Gregorowski presided at the Eucharist and admitted four young people to their first Holy Communion: Rhyanna Swain, Jade Repetto, Janice Green and Kaitlyn Hagan. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

51: Agulhas Brings Islanders Home - Tristan (People) - 14.09.2007

The Agulhas has brought people to Tristan to visit and to stay. Photo (c) Sarah Glass

52: Chantelle's Christening - Tristan (People) - 12.09.2007

Chantelle has been christened on Tristan da Cunha

53: Death of Albert Glass BEM - Tristan (People) - 12.09.2007

It is with sad news that we announce the death of Albert Glass on 18th August 2007

54: Monsignor McPartland Officiates A Tristan First - Tristan (People) - 21.07.2007

It occurred in the Parish Church of St Joseph with the celebration of the Easter Chrism Mass, which is more popularly known as the ‘Mass of the Oils’.

55: Weekly News from Tristan (01/06/07) - Tristan (People) - 01.06.2007

Catch up with all the weekly news from Tristan da Cunha.

56: Tristan Loses Neville Glass - Tristan (People) - 24.05.2007

During his working life Neville was a fishermen, worked for the Health Department and later in the Agriculture Department until he retired.

57: Pastoral Visitation 2007 - Tristan (People) - 21.05.2007

Mgr Michael Bernard McPartland SMA visited Tristan Da Cunha during March and April this year.

58: Weekly News from Tristan (08/05/07) - Tristan (People) - 08.05.2007

Queen's Day this year was held on Saturday 31st March. It was a successful day with the weather being nice and everyone having fun. The new Chief Islander Conrad Glass sounded the dong early that morning.

59: Weekly News from Tristan - Tristan (People) - 04.04.2007

On 11th March 2007, Tristan Calum Young was born to Paul and Melanie Young (nee Glass). Tristan is a brother for Kayliegh and Dave, and weighing in about 7lbs-10oz. All is well with the mother and baby.

60: Weekly News from Tristan (02/03/07) - Tristan (People) - 02.03.2007

Your weekly summary of news from Tristan da Cunha.

61: DEATH OF MR ALLAN BRYANT CRAWFORD MBE - Tristan (People) - 02.03.2007

On the on 26th February 2007 the islanders were informed of the death of Mr Allan Crawford, he would have been 95 this year.

62: Weekly News from Tristan (12/02/07) - Tristan (People) - 12.02.2007

The oil rig that was stranded at Tristan da Cunha for nearly a year has been pulled off the Island and scuttled. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) Ryan Philip Rogers

63: New Desk Officer for St Helena - St Helena (People) - 02.02.2007

Governor Clancy has been informed by the Foreign and Commonwealth Officer that Amanda McDowell is to be the new FCO Desk Officer for St Helena and its Dependencies.

64: Weekly News from Tristan (21/01/07) - Tristan (People) - 21.01.2007

The MV Edinburgh arrived at Tristan on the 19th January, although harbour condition were favorable she did not come to the settlement first to discharge the passengers, but went to the back of the island (Tripot Bay) to unload materials and pump fuel to the tug De Hong.

65: Birthday Greetings to Maud Swain - Tristan (People) - 11.01.2007

Photo (c) James Glass - Maud Swain, the Island's second oldest citizen at 90, with Kieeran Glass, the Islands second youngest citizen at age 6 months.

66: Christmas News from Tristan - Tristan (People) - 28.12.2006

On Friday the 15th December all Government Departments on Tristan closed for the Christmas break including the islands only supermarket, everything will remain closed until the 8th January when everyone returns back to work.

67: Recent News from Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (People) - 11.12.2006

A new Islander has made an appearance and much more is happening as well! Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) Tracy and baby Shannon

68: Recent News from Tristan Da Cunha - Tristan (People) - 23.11.2006

Find out what's been happening on the Island!

69: Poppy Day Remembered by Tristanians - Tristan (People) - 13.11.2006

On Sunday the 12th November Tristanians joined millions around the world in Remembrance Day services at the islands two church’s St Mary’s the Anglican Church and St Joseph the Catholic church. Photo (c) James Glass

70: Weekly News from Tristan - Tristan (People) - 02.10.2006

In this new feature Sarah Glass updates us on all the latest from Tristan. Photos (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

71: Tristan's Bits and Pieces - Tristan (People) - 25.08.2006

In new weekly news from Sarah Glass, the Islands Bits and Pieces will be published. Photos (c) file photos Dr Ken Lunn and Dr Ann Day

72: The Chagos islanders: Britain’s historic injustice - S.Atlantic (People) - 21.06.2006

Britain's treatment of the inhabitants of a small island territory in the Indian Ocean is a political, legal and national disgrace that must be redressed, says former diplomat Iain Orr.

73: Jac Spaans Says Hello - Tristan (People) - 16.01.2006

Jac Spaans will be visiting Tristan aboard the Europa. He has a history with Tristan, as his small article explains.

74: Letter to the Online Readers - Tristan (People) - 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.

75: Send Christmas Packages Now for Tristan - Tristan (People) - 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

76: Monsignor McPartland Returns from Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (People) - 27.10.2005

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

77: Death Notice - Tristan (People) - 14.10.2005

Marjorie Rogers - Much loved

78: Hello HMS Southampton, Adieu HMS Portland - S.Atlantic (People) - 13.09.2005

When HMS Portland left for the west coast of Chile last month there were a few good-bye tears from Sarah Glass.

79: Tears Shed as South Atlantic Islands Learn of Pope's Death - S.Atlantic (People) - 03.04.2005

Some Catholics were on their way to Saturday evening Mass when the Pope's death was announced. Photo (c) St. Mary's Church The late Monsignor Spraggon visited the Pope in Rome shortly after he was enthroned.

80: Death Notice - Tristan (People) - 06.10.2004

Tristan has lost someone special.

81: New Roman Catholic Website for the South Atlantic - S.Atlantic (People) - 05.09.2004

Though miles physically separate the Roman Catholic Churches in the South Atlantic, they can all be reached with the click of a mouse, now that Monsignor McPartland, the Prefect Apostolic for all the Parishes represented in the ocean, has launched a Church website. A website for the Catholic Churches in the South Atlantic will go live just in time for Monsignor McPartland to announce it at Mass on Sunday. Photo (c) St. Mary's - Fr. John Doran and Fr. Charles Carmack saying Mass at the Argentine Cemetery in 1994.

82: Sabbatical For Tristan's Only Policeman - Tristan (People) - 19.01.2004

Police Inspector Glass is going to the UK to have his book published.

83: Patricia Pauncefort - Tristan (People) - 19.01.2004

Patricia Pauncefort has died in the UK.

84: Governor Hollamby Visits Tristan - Tristan (People) - 17.01.2004

H. E. the Governor and Mrs David Hollamby will be visiting Tristan da Cunha from Tuesday, 20 January to Thursday, 22 January 2004.

85: Ranulph Fiennes Returns to Britain - S.Atlantic (People) - 03.11.2003

Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the British Explorer who faced the Polar elements and trekked thousands of miles across freezing continents and oceans, has completed his latest challenge – running marathons on seven continents in seven days.

86: Johnny Drummond, Friend and Journalist - S.Atlantic (People) - 30.10.2003

John Drummond was born in Hong Kong on 11th February 1956. He was the son of Margaret and Gilbert Drummond. His father was working for Cable & Wireless at the time and the family moved around the world to Mr Drummond’s different postings.

87: Msr. Agreiter Remembered in Moving Memorial - Tristan (People) - 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)