The online newspaper of Tristan da Cunha
Issue No. 236	Online Edition	Friday 9 May 2008

Tristanians Rescue Disoriented Turtle - (06.05.2008)
The Turtle has departed Tristan for a destination as yet unknown. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The rescued turtle and the net that was its prison. [More...]
Category: Environment

Internet News Relevant to Tristan da Cunha (06/05/08) - (06.05.2008)
A regular look at what other newspapers are writing about Tristan da Cunha. [More...]
Category: Education

M/V Edinburgh Arrives at Tristan - (05.05.2008)
The MV Edinburgh arrived from Cape Town on Thursday 1st May, which was a public holiday on Tristan. [More...]
Category: Shipping/Freight

A MODERNISED CONSTITUTION FOR ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - (28.04.2008)
In 2005 a draft new Constitution of St Helena was prepared. It would have introduced a system of ministerial government. But the people of St Helena rejected that proposed change in a consultative p [More...]
Category: Government

Internet News Relevant to Tristan da Cunha (26/04/08) - (26.04.2008)
The weekly look at how outsiders view Tristan da Cunha deals with the travel industry. [More...]
Category: Tourism/Travel

Tristan Celebrates Queen's Day - (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 dem [More...]
Category: People

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR VESSELS VISITING TRISTAN DA CUNHA - (11.01.2007)
Conrad Glass outlines information for people who want to visit Tristan da Cunha. [More...]
Category: Tourism/Travel

GUIDANCE NOTE ON APPLICATION TO VISIT TRISTAN DA CUNHA - (11.01.2007)
The Administrator has outlined basic information for people who want to visit Tristan da Cunha. [More...]
Category: Tourism/Travel

Tristan: Record Breaking Fishing News - (05.11.2006)
October lands the highest catches since the factory was rebuilt after the 1961 Volcano (1963-1965) Photo (c) Sarah Glass (Tristan Times) Brian Rogers and Cliff Swain in their fishing boat with fis [More...]
Category: Fisheries

RSPB Announces the South Atlantic Regional Invasive Species Project - (25.10.2006)
RSPB will be managing EU funds ear-marked for use in eradicating invasive species from the South Atlantic UK Overseas Territories. [More...]
Category: Environment

Islanders Welcome First Internet Cafe - (03.08.2006)
Now Tristan is online and you will be hearing from them directly. Photo (c) James Glass - Too busy to turn around and say "Cheese" [More...]
Category: Communications

Tristanians Fear Albatross Deaths as Oil Rig Stays Aground - (02.08.2006)
The platform rig that has been washed ashore to the South-East of Tristan da Cunha is still there and pollution from it could cause Albatross mortality. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The r [More...]
Category: Environment

Tristan Receives New Citizen - (03.07.2006)
Kieran James Peter Glass arrived at 1830hrs on Sunday, 02 July 2006. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) [More...]
Category: People

Injured Seaman Returns Home from Tristran - (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 carr [More...]
Category: People

Letter of Thanks from Bulgaria - (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) [More...]
Category: People

Oil Rig Runs Aground at Tristan da Cunha - (08.06.2006)
Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) An Oil Rig aground to the South-East of Tristan. [More...]
Category: Shipping/Freight

Negotiations Underway to Free Rig - (08.06.2006)
The Rig had to be set loose a month ago and has finally gone aground on Tristan Da Cunha. Photos (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The Island as seen from the rig. [More...]
Category: Shipping/Freight

Calshot Harbour Afloat - (07.06.2006)
Stormy weather often renders Calshot Harbour useless. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The Harbour at its ..almost.. worst. [More...]
Category: Shipping/Freight

Worlds Loneliest Island Saves life of Bulgarian Seamen - (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 abd [More...]
Category: People

MODERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR TRISTAN DA CUNHA BY THE END OF JUNE - (30.05.2006)
Gerry Repetto updates us on what's new in communications on Tristan da Cunha. Photo (c) Gerry Repetto - The New Satellite Dish [More...]
Category: Communications