RSSLatest www.tristandc.com website updates
Population Update |
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| Up to date population figures for Tristan da Cunha's 226 islanders, broken down by family and gender. 9-Oct-2025 |
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Volcano Witness History on the BBC |
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| A short programme about the 1961 volcanic eruption was broadcast on the BBC World Service on the 8th October 2025 as part of it's 'Witness History' series. 9-Oct-2025 |
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Death Notice for Gerry Repetto |
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| Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Gerry Repetto, who passed away on the 2nd October 2025, aged 80. 8-Oct-2025 |
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Blue Belt Programme |
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| The Blue Belt Programme aims to create marine conservations zones around the UK's Overeas Territories, including the Tristan da Cunha group of islands. 3-Oct-2025 |
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Page Updated: Wild Tristan da Cunha |
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| Its isolated location means that Tristan has a unique fauna and flora. It is a globally important breeding ground for seals and seabirds, including Rockhopper Penguins and Albatrosses. 2-Oct-2025 |
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Page Updated: Conservation documents available to download |
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| The Tristan da Cunha Conservation Department leads work to protect the islands' wildlife and control alien invasive species. 2-Oct-2025 |
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Information for Visiting Ships and Yachts |
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| A guide to the local conditions and precautions that crews arriving by ship or yacht at Tristan da Cunha need to be aware of. 2-Oct-2025 |
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New Page: Biosecurity Measures for Visiting Vessels |
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| Compulsory regulations to protect native species 2-Oct-2025 |
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MFV Lance's September-October 2025 Voyage |
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| The MFV Lance departed Tristan on the 2nd October 2025. 2-Oct-2025 |
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The SA Agulhas II 2025 voyage visitors' first week on Tristan |
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| With delays having shortened their stay, visitors on the SA Agulhas II have had a busy week. 30-Sep-2025 |
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Stamp issue: 70th Anniversary of Gough Island Scientific Survey |
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| Stamps celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Gough Island Scientific Survey, 1955-56. 30-Sep-2025 |
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Impact of Trump's tariffs on Tristan's USA customers |
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| A recent executive order has led to a suspension of postal services to the USA. 26-Sep-2025 |
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Association Annual Gatherings |
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| The Association holds its Annual Gathering in Southampton, England, usually the week after Easter. This is chance to socialise, watch Tristan films, and hear experts speak on topical Tristan subjects. 25-Sep-2025 |
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Next Annual Gathering |
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| The next Tristan da Cunha Annual Gathering will be in Southampton on Saturday 7th March 2026. 25-Sep-2025 |
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2025 SA Agulhas II Voyage |
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| The SA Agulhas II arrived at Tristan on Sunday 21st September 2025. 22-Sep-2025 |
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Kelly Green's September 2025 Report from Tristan |
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| Including fishing, Agulhas visit and a starry night 20-Sep-2025 |
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News from the Atlantic Guardians Project and Tristan's MPZ |
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| The Atlantic Guardians Newsletter has published its August 2025 issue, and the BBC has published a major article on Tristan's key lobster fishing industry. 19-Sep-2025 |
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Death Notice for Darren Repetto |
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| Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Darren Repetto, who passed away 6th September 2025, aged 56. 15-Sep-2025 |
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Death Notice for Amy Green |
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| Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Amy Green, who passed away 3rd September 2025, aged 88. 15-Sep-2025 |
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2025 SA Agulhas II Voyage Delayed |
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| The departure of the SA Agulhas II from Cape Town is delayed until the 16th September 2025. 11-Sep-2025 |
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Snow lying exceptionally low on Tristan cliffs |
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| Snowfall visible above village may be the lowest recorded. 3-Sep-2025 |
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Maxi Cards from the Tristan Post Office |
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| Tristan's maxi cards highlight the birdlife of the world's remotest inhabited islands. 28-Aug-2025 |
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Death Notice for Isobel Swain |
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| Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Isobel Swain, who passed away on the 13th August 2025, aged 96. 25-Aug-2025 |
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MFV Edinburgh's August-October 2025 Voyage |
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| The MFV Edinburgh arrived at Tristan on the 24th August 2025. 25-Aug-2025 |
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Association Membership |
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| Why not join the Association? Members receive the Newsletter and get to meet people who share their interest in Tristan da Cunha. 7-Aug-2025 |
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Stamp issue: Tristan artist Jimmy Rogers |
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| Stamps featuring paintings by Tristan artist Jimmy Rogers. 7-Aug-2025 |
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Stamp issue: Communication on Tristan da Cunha |
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| Stamps chronicling the remarkable evolution of communication on the world's most remote inhabited island, from mail ships to the digital age. 6-Aug-2025 |
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Tristan da Cunha Shipping Schedules |
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| Schedules and fares for the few ships that regularly travel between Cape Town and Tristan da Cunha. 4-Aug-2025 |
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Cruise Ships |
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| Details of cruise ships that regularly or occasionally visit Tristan da Cunha. 11-Jul-2025 |
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Christening of Hope Lisa Margaret Repetto |
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| Christening of Tristan da Cunha baby Hope Repetto, parents Dean and Anita Repetto, on 16th March 2025. 1-Jul-2025 |
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Death Notice for Eric Glass, known as Little Eric |
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| Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Eric Glass, who passed away 14th June 2025, aged 76 years. 30-Jun-2025 |
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