Category Archives: Tristan da Cunha

Island’s eco warriors need a new chief. Salary: £43k

Posted on 18 June, 2013 by

A new person is being sought to lead the team protecting St Helena’s environment. The post is being advertised with a £43,000 salary, plus allowances – but the job description makes it clear the role will be demanding. It says: … Continue reading →

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25 days after setting out, Tristan passengers still couldn’t land

Posted on 18 June, 2013 by

Three and a half weeks after first sailing from Cape Town, passengers on the beleaguered MV Edinburgh finally reached Tristan da Cunha on Monday 17 June 2013 – only to find they could not go ashore. Sea conditions were too … Continue reading →

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Tristan midwife is awarded British Empire Medal

Posted on 15 June, 2013 by

A retired midwife on Tristan da Cunha has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The citation reads: Mrs Marilyn (Gladys) Anna LAVARELLO, Midwife, Camogli Hospital, Tristan da Cunha. For services to the community in … Continue reading →

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Tea and fruit run out as Tristan supply ship turns back

Posted on 5 June, 2013 by

Rationing has been introduced at the store on Tristan da Cunha after the supply ship MV Edinburgh was forced to turn back while en route to the island. The ship was 500 miles from Tristan on 30 May 2013 when Captain Clarence … Continue reading →

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First ever Ascension Island flag to fly

Posted on 27 March, 2013 by

His Excellency Mark Capes, Governor of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, has warmly welcomed Royal approval of the design of the first ever flag of Ascension Island, saying: “I am delighted to announce that Her Majesty The … Continue reading →

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Isle of Man work placement for remote island residents

Posted on 22 February, 2013 by

Two residents from one of the most remote group of islands in the world have begun a four-month work placement in the Isle of Man. Martin and Iris Green have travelled from the volcanic island of Tristan Da Cunha in … Continue reading →

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‘What’s being done to raise standards?’ asks White Paper critic

Posted on 28 June, 2012 by

The UK’s White Paper on Overseas Territories has failed to set out how the British government will help St Helena reach higher standards, according to one critic. In a letter to the St Helena Independent, “London Reader” says: “The White … Continue reading →

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‘Transparency and scrutiny lead to public trust’ – White Paper

Posted on 28 June, 2012 by

Proper scrutiny is vital to good government, says the UK’s 2012 White Paper on the country’s Overseas Territories. “This important work helps strengthen the people’s trust in government,” it says, “and encourages greater public participation in decision making.” It also … Continue reading →

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White Paper sets out need for openness in government

Posted on 28 June, 2012 by

St Helena and other far-flung British islands may “have proud traditions of democracy,” but the UK government says it will keep a close watch on standards of governance. “Public concerns about capacity, transparency and corruption need to be addressed,” says … Continue reading →

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Prime Minister David Cameron: we’re ambitious for you

Posted on 28 June, 2012 by

The 2012 White Paper on Britain’s overseas territories includes the following message from Prime Minister David Cameron. The United Kingdom’s 14 Overseas Territories are an integral part of Britain’s life and history. Today they include one of the world’s richest … Continue reading →

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