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Hantavirus - The Next Steps, 23rd May 2026

HMS Medway arrived on the 22nd May 2026 to replace the military personnel who arrived by parachute on the 9th May with a civilian team.
23-May-2026
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Withdrawal of 2023 Commemorative Stamps

The first three sets of stamps issued in 2023 are to be withdrawn at the end of June 2026.
19-May-2026
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An early chance to thank UK ministers for historic mission

Tristan represented at State Opening of Parliament, 13th May 2026.
13-May-2026
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Details of the Daring Airdrop at Tristan da Cunha, 9th May 2026

More details and pictures have come in of the intrepid airdrop of urgent medical support sent to Tristan by the UK Government on the 9th May 2026.
12-May-2026
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Page Updated: Population Update

Up to date population figures for Tristan da Cunha's 220 islanders, broken down by family and gender.
9-May-2026
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First Ever Emergency Airdrop onto Tristan

The first ever emergency airdrop of medical supplies and personnel onto Tristan took place on the 9th May 2026 as part of the UK Government's response to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak.
9-May-2026
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Public Notices Regarding the MV Hondius Hantavirus, 6th May 2026

Three public notices on the implications of the hantavirus outbreak for Tristan.
7-May-2026
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End of 2026 First Term School Report

News of teachers and prize-giving to students.
6-May-2026
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Suspected Hantavirus on the Cruise Ship MV Hondius

Public notice regarding the public health implications of the outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which visited Tristan in April 2026 during her voyage.
4-May-2026
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MFV Lance's April-May 2026 Voyage

The MFV Lance departed Tristan on the 3rd May 2026.
3-May-2026
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Post Office

The Post Office offers a full philatelic service for collectors, with regular issues of interesting and attractive stamps.
1-May-2026
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First full photograph of the 2025-2028 Island Council

All eleven councillors together for first time since the 2025 election.
29-Apr-2026
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Death Notice for Deanna Rogers

Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Deanna Rogers, who passed away 5th April 2026, aged 17.
29-Apr-2026
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New Page: Treasury and Finance Department

Handles all Tristan's financial matters, including the budget, government wages and purchasing, and provides banking services to islanders and tourists.
23-Apr-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.
22-Apr-2026
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Visit of the Cruise Ship MV Hondius, April 2026

The cruise ship MV Hondius visited Tristan for three days on the 14th-16th April 2026.
21-Apr-2026
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School presentations by Hondius cruise ship visitors

Special gifts from Pieter Groen College in Katwijk
20-Apr-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.
20-Apr-2026
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Visitors' Feedback

Feedback from visitors to Tristan da Cunha.
16-Apr-2026
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Aurora Australis seen from Tristan

Southern Lights photographed on 20th January 2026
14-Apr-2026
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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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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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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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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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