Articles published in November 2011
  9 articles published

1: PUMA Ocean Racing yacht is dismastrd NW of Tristan - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 29.11.2011

On 21st November, the Tristan da Cunha Authorities were alerted, that the American yacht Puma had lost her mast approximately 700 nm NW of Tristan da Cunha.

2: Tristan: Fishing update - Tristan (Fisheries) - 26.11.2011

When we last reported on the lobster landings at Tristan, we were falling behind due to a spell of bad weather, however this has since changed due to a period of exceptionally good weather over the last week, and landings at the Tristan factory have beaten the landings for this time last year.

3: UK GOVERNMENT IN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT NEW STRATEGY WITH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES - All (Government) - 25.11.2011

The UK Government’s new strategy for its Overseas Territories was at the heart of discussions at the annual Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) on 23-24 November.

4: Tristan: EXCO meeting of 2 November 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 18.11.2011

This morning I Chaired my first EXCO meeting on St Helena. I was impressed by the collegiate atmosphere and excellent contributions from all members. It was clear too that EXCO enjoys first class support from the Clerk to EXCO and from the Deputy Chief Secretary.

5: Tristan: Fishing update - Tristan (Fisheries) - 18.11.2011

When we last reported on the lobster landings at Tristan, we were falling behind due to a spell of bad weather,

6: Sunken Vessel Discovered at Tristan - Tristan (Fisheries) - 18.11.2011

On the 15th November the Fisheries Patrol boat went out again to Inaccessible Island,

7: 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

8: 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.

9: 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.