The Tristan Times reported yesterday that the Yacht Tarion, en route from Brazil to Cape Town, was destroyed on the rocky coast of Tristan da Cunha on May 3. The yacht encountered bad weather and engine trouble so the owners decided to put into the Tristan settlement, Edinburgh, on Sunday,… Continue reading…
The deadly tsunami two weeks ago in the Indian Ocean has awakened many to the plight of people who live in low-lying coastal areas and on small islands. On January 6, world leaders announced their intention to support the development of a tsunami early warning system for the Indian Ocean… Continue reading…
The deadly tsunami two weeks ago in the Indian Ocean has awakened many to the plight of people who live in low-lying coastal areas and on small islands. On January 6, world leaders announced their intention to support the development of a tsunami early warning system for the Indian Ocean… Continue reading…
The birth and baptism of a child could be viewed as completely and absolutely routine—non-news compared to coverage of horrifying wars, corrupt elections, or sports competitions. But from the perspective of one of the most remote societies on earth, where human settlement for nearly 200 years has been very challenging,… Continue reading…
