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Visits of Yachts Amundsen and Vinson of Antarctica, Easter 2026

The yachts Amundsen and Vinson of Antarctica visited Tristan on the 8th and 9th March 2026.
11-Apr-2026
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Easter Egg Hunt and generous gifts from visitors

Pupils receive presents and prizes
10-Apr-2026
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Overnight visit to Stony Beach

Trip to mark calves and improve camping huts
9-Apr-2026
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Stamp issue: 100th Birth Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II

Stamps commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II in 2026.
7-Apr-2026
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Tristan da Cunha Postage Rates 2026

Table of postage rates from mail from Tristan da Cunha, effective from 1st May 2026.
3-Apr-2026
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Visit of the Cruise Ship Silver Wind, March 2026

The cruise ship MV Silver Wind visited Tristan on the 29th March 2026.
31-Mar-2026
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Tristan da Cunha Annual Gathering 2026

Report on the 2026 Annual Gathering at Southampton, where members socialised, watched films, and visited stalls. Chris Carnegy gave a talk on his experiences as Tristan's UK Representative.
30-Mar-2026
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Job Vacancy: Tristan House Assistant Manager

Immediate 12 month contract with the option to extend a further 12 months.
28-Mar-2026
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UK experts reach out to Tristan

FCDO and British Expertise International link with Overseas Territories
27-Mar-2026
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Thatched house gets a new roof

Traditional thatching using local flax
26-Mar-2026
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Government Departments

Tristan da Cunha's day to day organisation is administered through a number of Government Departments and the Fishing Factory.
24-Mar-2026
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Visits by the cruise ships Silver Cloud and the SH Diana

The cruise ship MV Silver Cloud visited Tristan from the 19th to 21st March 2026, and was joined by the SH Diana on the 20th March
23-Mar-2026
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Page Updated: Population Update

Up to date population figures for Tristan da Cunha's 221 islanders, broken down by family and gender.
21-Mar-2026
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MFV Lance's February-March 2026 Voyage

The MFV Lance departed Tristan on the 14th March 2026.
17-Mar-2026
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Tristan embraced by the Commonwealth

2026 Commonwealth Day report
16-Mar-2026
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Death Notice for Marion Green

Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Marion Green, who passed away 1st March 2026, aged 66.
12-Mar-2026
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MFV Edinburgh's January-March 2026 Voyage

The MFV Edinburgh departed Tristan on the 7th March 2026.
11-Mar-2026
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Visit of the Yacht Nebula

The yacht SV Nebula visited Tristan from the 24th to the 28th February 2026.
3-Mar-2026
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Administrator's early 2026 trip overseas

Covering important meetings and events
28-Feb-2026
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UK Lords learn about Tristan at evidence session in Parliament

Important issues raised with the constituion committee on 25th February 2026
27-Feb-2026
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Special Visit by the SA Agulhas II

The SA Agulhas II diverted to Tristan on the 23rd February 2026 to pick up a medevac.
23-Feb-2026
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Visit on the Yacht Ecrin

The yacht SV Ecrin visited Tristan from the 13th to the 15th February 2026
19-Feb-2026
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'Tristan Forever' at the Berlinale 2026

Report from film premiere
17-Feb-2026
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Stamp issue: Scenes from Tristan da Cunha - Coast

Stamps featuring the coast of Tristan da Cunha.
16-Feb-2026
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Tristan Forever - Film Premiered at Berlin Film Festival

Sell-out shows featured in festival's Panorama section
15-Feb-2026
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Birth of Wren Orion Gerber

Birth of Tristan da Cunha baby Wren Orion Gerber to Janine Lavarello and Christiaan Gerber on 4th February 2026.
12-Feb-2026
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Visits of the MS Hamburg and yacht SV Vineta, February 2026

The cruise ship MS Hamburg visited Tristan on the 2nd February 2026, followed by the yacht Vineta on the 3rd February.
4-Feb-2026
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Sheep Shearing Day, January 2026

The annual summer sheep shearing day took place on the 24th January 2026.
27-Jan-2026
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February 2026 Tristan da Cunha Newsletter

Contents of the 'Tristan da Cunha Newsletter', February 2026,
25-Jan-2026
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Admin’s (very short) visit to Cape Town, January 2026

Due to shipping delays, Philip Kendall had to condense three days of Cape Town meetings to nine hours.
17-Jan-2026
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New Page: Tristan da Cunha Government Recruitment Privacy Notice

This privacy policy only applies to the Tristan da Cunha Government recruitment procedures.
16-Jan-2026
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Government Records

This page provides downloads of Island Council minutes, public notices, budgets, and other official documents.
16-Jan-2026
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Audacious Capture of Tristan da Cunha's Administrator and Wife

A large group of masked men kidnapped the Tristan Administrator and his wife on the 31st December 2025.
10-Jan-2026
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MFV Edinburgh's November 2025 to January 2026 Voyage

The MFV Edinburgh departed Tristan on the 8th January 2026.
10-Jan-2026
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Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior sails by

The sailing vessel Rainbow Warrior sailed by Tristan on the 5th January 2026
6-Jan-2026
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St Mary's School End of Term Report, December 2025

A party and an awards ceremony were held at the school before it closed for the Christmas break.
3-Jan-2026
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Christmas on Tristan 2025

Everything closes on Tristan for the three week Christmas and New Year break, but there is plenty happening.
27-Dec-2025
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Return visit of the yacht SV Urchin, December 2025

The yacht SV Urchin visited Tristan on the 16th December 2025, bringing the Inaccessible Island flax eradication team.
22-Dec-2025
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MFV Lance's November-December 2025 Voyage

The MFV Lance departed Tristan on the 5th December 2025.
5-Dec-2025
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Death Notice for Patrick Rogers

Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Patrick Rogers, who passed away 17th November 2025, aged 67.
2-Dec-2025
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