The online newspaper of Tristan da Cunha |
| Issue No. 249 |
Online Edition |
Friday 8 August 2008 |
This week's top stories:
Beneath Tristan is a Different Story - (05.08.2008)
Follow the link to find out what is shaking in the vacinity of Tristan da Cunha [More...]
Category: Environment
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H.E. THE GOVERNOR MR ANDREW GURR REPORTS ON HIS MAY-JUNE VISIT TO THE UK AND ELSEWHERE - (30.06.2008)
Most of you will remember that I produced a list of what I hoped to do while I was away from the Island. I also said I would report back on the various meetings and impressions of my absence, and this [More...]
Category: Financial
| CONSTITUTION OF ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - (29.06.2008)
The draft Constitution, dated 25 June 2008, has been published for the purpose of public consultation in St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha during the coming months. In large part it is a modi [More...]
Category: Government
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GUIDANCE NOTE ON APPLICATION TO VISIT TRISTAN DA CUNHA - (06.05.2008)
 An application must be submitted to the Administrator stating the full purpose of your visit, duration of stay, nationality and age. [More...]
Category: Government
| Tristan Government Has a Representative in the UK - (07.04.2008)
The Administrator announces to the community that the Island Council has agreed the appointment of Chris Bates as Tristan Government representative in the UK. Chris will be well known to many members [More...]
Category: Government
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Death Notice: Peter Swain - (22.05.2006)
It is with regret that the Island of Tristan da Cunha announces the Death of Peter Swain. [More...]
Category: People
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