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1: 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.

2: 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.

3: 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.

4: 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.

5: 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)

6: 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.

7: 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)

8: 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.

9: 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.

10: 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)

11: 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)

12: 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)

13: 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

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

Chantelle has been christened on Tristan da Cunha

15: 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

16: 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’.

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

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

18: 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.

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

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

20: 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.

21: 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.

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

Your weekly summary of news from Tristan da Cunha.

23: 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.

24: 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

25: 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.

26: 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.

27: 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.

28: 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.

29: 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

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

Find out what's been happening on the Island!

31: 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

32: 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)

33: 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

34: 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.

35: 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.

36: 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.

37: 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

38: 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.

39: Death Notice - Tristan (People) - 14.10.2005

Marjorie Rogers - Much loved

40: 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.

41: 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.

42: Death Notice - Tristan (People) - 06.10.2004

Tristan has lost someone special.

43: 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.

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

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

45: Patricia Pauncefort - Tristan (People) - 19.01.2004

Patricia Pauncefort has died in the UK.

46: 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.

47: 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.

48: 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.

49: 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)