Tristan da Cunha Government News Abroad
2016 news of Tristan government activities in the UK, Europe and elsewhere in the world.

Love Socks centre stage at FOTBOT Christmas Dinner

FOTBOT December 2016 Christmas Dinner features Tristan Love Socks as the draw prize
13-Dec-2016
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Reflections on JMC Week

Tristan Government UK Representative Chris Carnegy's summary report on the 2016 UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council held in London on 2nd and 3rd November attended by Tristan da Cunha Chief Islander Ian Lavarello.
1-Dec-2016
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Chief Islander Ian Lavarello's Tour to Europe 2016

Chief Islander Ian Lavarello's activities between official meetings and events during his visit to Europe 2016.
30-Nov-2016
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Chief Islander visits new fishing vessel Geo-Searcher in Poland

Ian Lavarello visited the shipyard in Gdansk where the MV Geo Searcher is being refitted for use at Tristan.
29-Nov-2016
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UK Representative meets designer of Tristan flag

Chris Carnegy met Graham Bartram at a Parliamentary event at Westminster Hall on 23rd November 2016.
28-Nov-2016
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2016 Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council

Chief Islander Ian Lavarello has attended meetings in London, including the Overseas Territories' Joint Ministerial Council.
3-Nov-2016
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Tristan team visit SAWS Cape Town Offices

Officials from Tristan da Cunha and the South African Weather Service (SAWS) met in Cape Town on 7th October 2016.
7-Oct-2016
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Neil Swain's UK Trip 2016

Tristan islander Neil Swain undertook agricultural studies in England at Harper Adams University, Shropshire, during 2016.
20-Aug-2016
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Tristan Website Planning Meeting in London on 21st June 2016

The website team met Tristan da Cunha Administrators, Alex Mitham and Sean Burns in London on the 21st June 2016 to discuss the future of the Tristan website.
21-Jun-2016
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Tristan Represented at Service to mark the Queen's 90th Birthday

Tristan da Cunha was represented a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Queen's 90th Birthday at St Paul's Cathedral on the 10th June 2016,
10-Jun-2016
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Administrator visits Germany to thank the company Hamburg Sud

Administrator Alex Mitham visited Germany on the 3rd June 2016 to thank the shipping company Hamburg Sud for its support.
3-Jun-2016
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Administrator Alex Mitham reports on his visit to Jersey

Alex Mitham travelled to Jersey on 1st June 2016 to meet the Jersey Government and discuss future training initiatives.
1-Jun-2016
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Possible National Geographic 'Pristine Seas' Tristan visit.

In May, UK Representative Chris Carnegy discussed possible tourist visits to Tristan with National Geographic's 'Pristine Seas' expedition leader at a Westminster reception.
25-May-2016
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Administrators travel to UK

Tristan Adminstrator Alex Mitham has returned to the UK for meetings, and his successor, Sean Burns has also returned from St Helena.
20-May-2016
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UNESCO Event in London on 20th April

Tristan's UK Representative joined an event in London on 20th April 2016 concerning the benefits of the UNESCO World Heritage site designation.
20-Apr-2016
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Neil Swain's UK Trip

Neil Swain is visiting the UK to study at Harper Adams University and to attend various events.
3-Apr-2016
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Nathan Swain's photo prominent at 2016 Commonwealth Day Service

A picture of Essay Competition winner Nathan Swain appeared in the Order of Service for the annual Commonwealth Day Celebration at Westminster Abbey on the 14th March 2016.
14-Mar-2016
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Training of Tristan Islanders on the Isle of Man 2013

Islanders Warren Glass, Paula Swain, and Martin and Iris Green, as well Administrator-designate Alex Mitham visited the Isle of Man for training during 2013.
10-Mar-2016
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Tristan Representative attends FCO Child Protection Conference

Tristan was represented in London at a conference of the social-services leaders from the UK's overseas territories to discuss the safeguarding of children.
3-Mar-2016
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UK Overseas Territories APPG and UKOTA Meetings in london

The UK Overseas Territories All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) met on 27th January 2016, followed by the UKOTA AGM.
27-Jan-2016
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Tristan UK Representative visits RNLI's Poole HQ

Tristan's UK Representative the chief executive of the RNLI to discuss search and rescue refresher training for Tristan.
19-Jan-2016
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Chris Carnegy begins second year as Tristan's UK Representative

Tristan's UK Representative and other UK Overseas Territories Representatives attended a meeting with on 7th January 2015 with Overseas Territories Minister James Duddridge.
7-Jan-2016
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