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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 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.

6: 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)

7: 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.

8: 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)

9: 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.

10: 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.

11: 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)

12: 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)

13: 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)

14: 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

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

Chantelle has been christened on Tristan da Cunha

16: 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

17: 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’.

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

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

19: 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.

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

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

21: 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.

22: 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.

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

Your weekly summary of news from Tristan da Cunha.

24: 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.

25: 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

26: 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.

27: 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.

28: 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.

29: 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.

30: 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

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

Find out what's been happening on the Island!

32: 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

33: 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)

34: 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

35: Tristan Receives New Citizen - Tristan (People) - 03.07.2006

Kieran James Peter Glass arrived at 1830hrs on Sunday, 02 July 2006. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

36: Injured Seaman Returns Home from Tristran - Tristan (People) - 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.

37: 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.

38: Letter of Thanks from Bulgaria - Tristan (People) - 13.06.2006

The seaman rescued from the stormy South Atlantic is well and his family are grateful for assistance rendered. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

39: Worlds Loneliest Island Saves life of Bulgarian Seamen - Tristan (People) - 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

40: Death Notice: Peter Swain - Tristan (People) - 22.05.2006

It is with regret that the Island of Tristan da Cunha announces the Death of Peter Swain.

41: Tristan Welcomes New Islander - Tristan (People) - 10.03.2006

Jamie Kenneth Lewis Glass was born on 09 March 2006.

42: Tristan 500 Diary - Tristan (People) - 18.02.2006

Events from 09 to 12 February are chronicled here.

43: Sarah's International Interview - Tristan (People) - 13.02.2006

Enjoy the interview.

44: Death Notices - Tristan (People) - 23.01.2006

Two much loved and respected Islanders have passed on.

45: 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.

46: 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.

47: Tristanians Abroad: You Can Advise These People - Tristan (People) - 09.01.2006

Not everyone from outside can receive advice from Tristanians, like the man in the picture. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - TdC) With Tristan in the background, a tourist receives advice from a Tristanian about the wildlife on Nightingale Island.

48: 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

49: 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.

50: Death Notice - Tristan (People) - 14.10.2005

Marjorie Rogers - Much loved

51: Monsignor Michael B. McPartland's Pastoral Visit to Tristan - Tristan (People) - 04.10.2005

Monsignor McPartland tells us about his pastoral trip to Tristan da Cunha.

52: Tristan Celebrates Jimmy Rogers' Paintings - Tristan (People) - 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.

53: 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.

54: Tristan to Receive a Very Special Visitor - Tristan (People) - 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

55: Couple Plan to Marry on Tristan - Tristan (People) - 11.08.2005

The engagement of Sarah Glass and Tony Anderson took place on Sunday, 07 August 2005. Photo (c) Sophie Anderson - Tony and Sarah

56: Royal Navy Lends Hand to Tristan Scholar - Tristan (People) - 08.05.2005

HMS PORTLAND visited Tristan over the weekend of 06 and 07 May this year on its way from Ascension Island and St Helena and on to the Falkland Islands. Photo (c) Mike Hentley (Tristan Times) _ HMS Portland as seen from shore at the Settlement.

57: The Price of Tristan Times - Tristan (People) - 07.05.2005

The price of Tristan Times isn’t what you think. And, if you wanted to pay currency for it in the early days, there was a surprise in store. Moira Middleton (MM) tells us more. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) - Tristan, where Potatoes were used in place of cash.

58: 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.

59: Rockhopper Copper set to Hit Bookshelves - Tristan (People) - 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.

60: Tristan da Cunha: Flags at Half-Mast for Tsunami Victims - Tristan (People) - 05.01.2005

Even Remote Tristan Has Been Touched by the Tsunami Disaster.

61: Hanky-Panky Allegations Refuted by Chief Islander - Tristan (People) - 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.

62: The Baptism of Julie Green - Tristan (People) - 07.12.2004

Tristan's youngest resident has been Baptised at St. Mary's

63: November Wedding for Tristan Couple - Tristan (People) - 07.12.2004

The wedding of Andrew Green and Tanya Rogers took place on Thursday, 25 November 2004.

64: Death Notice - Tristan (People) - 06.10.2004

Tristan has lost someone special.

65: Albatross Bar to Re-Open - Tristan (People) - 08.09.2004

One of the world’s most isolated Pubs – the Albatross Bar – will re-open on Thursday, 16 September 2004 after repairs following the 2001 hurricane that devastated the settlement. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) - The Cafe and Prince Philip Hall in the background.

66: 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.

67: It's a Girl! - Tristan (People) - 27.07.2004

Camogli Hospital in Edinburgh of the Seven Seas has been a buzz of activity today, 27 July 2004, with the birth of Julie Sarah Green, daughter of Wendy and Raymond Green of Tristan da Cunha.

68: Gony Sighted on Tristan - Tristan (People) - 09.05.2004

A juvenile Wandering Albatross – Gony as it is locally known – has landed at the head of the valley near the road leading to the potato patches. Photos (c) J. Brock (SARTMA TdC) The Gony was the first sighted in approximately 50 years.

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

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

70: Patricia Pauncefort - Tristan (People) - 19.01.2004

Patricia Pauncefort has died in the UK.

71: 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.

72: Tristan da Cunha: The Way Tristanians Tell It - Tristan (People) - 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.

73: A Former Administrator Dispels Tristan's Myths - Tristan (People) - 17.11.2003

In part 1 of this interview taken in 2000, Brian Baldwin Talks about the education that Tristanians are getting.

74: Administrator Dispels the Myths (Part 2) - Tristan (People) - 17.11.2003

Development on Tristan Da Cunha is discussed.

75: Administrator Dispels Myths (Part 3) - Tristan (People) - 17.11.2003

New Businesses on Tristan Da Cunha are discussed.

76: Tristan Remembers People Who Helped Them - Tristan (People) - 17.11.2003

Over the years there were many people who have helped Tristanians with their infrastructure as well with other more personal concerns. Two of these people are remembered below.

77: Tristan Times: On Our Own at Last - Tristan (People) - 07.11.2003

Tristan Times now has it's own website! Photo (c) James Glass (SARTMA-TdC)

78: 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.

79: 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.

80: 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)

81: Tristanian Rescued by Boat and by Helicopter - Tristan (People) - 21.02.2003

This historical article describes in graphic detail why Tristan da Cunha is considered to be the remotest island in the world.