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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.
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Kelly Green2026-04-11Easter Egg Hunt and generous gifts from visitors Pupils receive presents and prizes
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Richard Grundy2026-04-10Overnight visit to Stony Beach Trip to mark calves and improve camping huts
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Richard Grundy2026-04-09Stamp issue: 100th Birth Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II Stamps commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth
II in 2026.
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Peter Millington2026-04-07Tristan da Cunha Postage Rates 2026 Table of postage rates from mail from Tristan da Cunha, effective from 1st
May 2026.
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Peter Millington2026-04-03Visit of the Cruise Ship Silver Wind, March 2026 The cruise ship MV Silver Wind visited Tristan on the 29th March 2026.
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Kelly Green2026-03-31Tristan 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.
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Peter Millington2026-03-30Job Vacancy: Tristan House Assistant Manager Immediate 12 month contract with the option to extend a further 12
months.
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Paul Mapasure2026-03-28UK experts reach out to Tristan FCDO and British Expertise International link with Overseas Territories
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Richard Grundy2026-03-27Thatched house gets a new roof Traditional thatching using local flax
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Richard Grundy2026-03-26Page 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.
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Richard Grundy2026-03-24Visits 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
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Kelly Green|Philip Kendall2026-03-23Population Update Up to date population figures for Tristan da Cunha's 221 islanders, broken
down by family and gender.
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Cynthia Green2026-03-21MFV Lance's February-March 2026 Voyage The MFV Lance departed Tristan on the 14th March 2026.
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Cynthia Green2026-03-17Tristan embraced by the Commonwealth 2026 Commonwealth Day report
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Richard Grundy2026-03-16Death Notice for Marion Green Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Marion Green, who passed away
1st March 2026, aged 66.
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Hazel Carter2026-03-12MFV Edinburgh's January-March 2026 Voyage The MFV Edinburgh departed Tristan on the 7th March 2026.
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Cynthia Green2026-03-11Visit of the Yacht Nebula The yacht SV Nebula visited Tristan from the 24th to the 28th February
2026.
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Kelly Green|Jenny Atherton|Greg Atherton2026-03-03Administrator's early 2026 trip overseas Covering important meetings and events
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Richard Grundy2026-02-28UK Lords learn about Tristan at evidence session in Parliament Important issues raised with the constituion committee on 25th February
2026
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Richard Grundy2026-02-27Special Visit by the SA Agulhas II The SA Agulhas II diverted to Tristan on the 23rd February 2026 to pick up
a medevac.
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Philip Kendall|Julia Gunther2026-02-23Visit on the Yacht Ecrin The yacht SV Ecrin visited Tristan from the 13th to the 15th February 2026
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Kelly Green|Odile Cesari|Julia Gunther2026-02-19'Tristan Forever' at the Berlinale 2026 Report from film premiere
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Richard Grundy2026-02-17Stamp issue: Scenes from Tristan da Cunha - Coast Stamps featuring the coast of Tristan da Cunha.
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Peter Millington2026-02-16Tristan Forever - Film Premiered at Berlin Film Festival Sell-out shows featured in festival's Panorama section
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Richard Grundy2026-02-15Birth of Wren Orion Gerber Birth of Tristan da Cunha baby Wren Orion Gerber to Janine Lavarello and
Christiaan Gerber on 4th February 2026.
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Cynthia Green|Christiaan Gerber2026-02-12Visits 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.
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Kelly Green|Julia Gunther2026-02-04Sheep Shearing Day, January 2026 The annual summer sheep shearing day took place on the 24th January 2026.
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Kelly Green|Julia Gunther2026-01-27February 2026 Tristan da Cunha Newsletter Contents of the 'Tristan da Cunha Newsletter', February 2026,
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Richard Grundy2026-01-25Admin’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.
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Philip Kendall2026-01-17New Page: Tristan da Cunha Government Recruitment Privacy Notice This privacy policy only applies to the Tristan da Cunha Government
recruitment procedures.
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Jean Caldwell2026-01-16Tristan da Cunha Government Records This page provides downloads of Island Council minutes, public notices,
budgets, and other official documents.
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Sean Burns2026-01-16Audacious 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.
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Philip Kendall|Julia Gunther2026-01-10MFV Edinburgh's November 2025 to January 2026 Voyage The MFV Edinburgh departed Tristan on the 8th January 2026.
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Cynthia Green2026-01-10Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior sails by The sailing vessel Rainbow Warrior sailed by Tristan on the 5th January
2026
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Philip Kendall2026-01-06St 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.
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Rhyanna Swain2026-01-03Christmas on Tristan 2025 Everything closes on Tristan for the three week Christmas and New Year
break, but there is plenty happening.
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Philip Kendall2025-12-27Return 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.
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Philip Kendall|Cynthia Green2025-12-22MFV Lance's November-December 2025 Voyage The MFV Lance departed Tristan on the 5th December 2025.
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Cynthia Green2025-12-05Death Notice for Patrick Rogers Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Patrick Rogers, who passed away
17th November 2025, aged 67.
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Peter Millington2025-12-02Finance in focus, and Tristan friends gather, as JMC concludes Chief Islander takes part again by internet-link
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Richard Grundy2025-11-28Recognition for Tristan, and a meeting with the King in JMC Week Chief Islander joins discussions live from Tristan Council Chamber
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Richard Grundy2025-11-27Parliament focus on day 2 of JMC Week Foreign Secretary meets OT leaders
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Richard Grundy2025-11-27Visits by the SH Diana and FV Antarctic Sea Visits by the cruise liner SH Diana and the krill trawler Antarctic Sea on
the 20th November 2025 made for a lively day on Tristan.
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Nick Schönfeld|Philip Kendall|Julia Gunther|Fran Bryson2025-11-26JMC Week begins with key London meetings Tristan plays a key role
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Richard Grundy2025-11-25Last Withdrawal of 2022 Commemorative Stamp Issues The last three sets of stamps issued in 2022 are to be withdrawn in
December 2025.
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Iris Green2025-11-25The SA Agulhas II's Second Visit of 2025 Unusually, the SA Agulhas II made a second visit to Tristan this year,
primarily chartered to bring contractors and equipment, but bringing some
visitors too.
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Kelly Green2025-11-25King's Day 2025 This year, King's Day was held on the 14th November 2025.
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Philip Kendall|Kelly Green|Julia Gunther2025-11-22Chief Islander speaks to UK OT Minister On-line call links Tristan with Westminster
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Richard Grundy2025-11-21Second SA Agulhas II voyage to Tristan of 2025 The SA Agulhas II departed Tristan on the 17th November 2025.
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Cynthia Green2025-11-17Guy Fawkes Night on Tristan da Cunha The 2025 annual bonfire celebrations on Tristan.
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Kelly Green|Julia Gunther2025-11-12Card payments now possible on Tristan The first card payment machines became operational on Tristan on the 5th
November 2025.
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Philip Kendall2025-11-11Island Remembrance Sunday 2025 Joint community service at St Joseph's Catholic Church this year
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Richard Grundy2025-11-10Tristan at the heart of UK Remembrance Tristan Government UK Representative lays Joint OT wreath at the Cenotaph
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Richard Grundy2025-11-09Tristan’s week of Remembrance begins in Westminster Chris Carnegy plants cross on behalf of the island community
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Richard Grundy2025-11-06Pictures of Halloween 2025 on Tristan Pictures taken as the children went round the settlement in fancy dress at
Halloween.
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Julia Gunther2025-11-06Tristan penguins checking in Penguins send a message from their new home.
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Paul Culmsee2025-11-02Stamp issue: Dogs Part 1 Stamps featuring dog breeds found on Tristan.
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Peter Millington2025-10-31Retirement of Teresa Green Teresa Green retired from the dental team at Camogli Hospital on the 7th
October 2025.
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Vera Glass2025-10-30Visit of Fortuna Managing Director James Wallace Strong first links made with the Falklands Fishing Company
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Richard Grundy2025-10-27Stamp issue: 70th Anniversary of Gough Island Scientific Survey Stamps celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Gough Island Scientific
Survey, 1955-56.
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Peter Millington2025-10-25The SA Agulhas II 2025 voyage visitors' second week on Tristan With the ship's annual visit shortened this year, visitors packed a lot
into their second week on Tristan.
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Kelly Green|Philip Kendall2025-10-23MFV Edinburgh's August-October 2025 Voyage The MFV Edinburgh departed Tristan on the 18th October 2025.
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Cynthia Green2025-10-18Stamp issue: Scenes from Tristan da Cunha - Landscapes Stamps featuring Tristan da Cunha landscapes.
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Peter Millington2025-10-172025 SA Agulhas II Voyage The SA Agulhas II departed Tristan on Thursday 9th October 2025.
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Cynthia Green2025-10-10Volcano Witness History on the BBC 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.
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Peter Millington2025-10-09Obituary for Gerry Repetto Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Gerry Repetto, who passed away on
the 2nd October 2025, aged 80.
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Peter Millington2025-10-08Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Blue Belt Programme The Blue Belt Programme aims to create marine conservations zones around
the UK's Overeas Territories, including the Tristan da Cunha group of
islands.
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Peter Millington2025-10-03Page Updated: Wild Tristan da Cunha 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.
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Richard Grundy2025-10-02Page Updated: Conservation documents available to download The Tristan da Cunha Conservation Department leads work to protect the
islands' wildlife and control alien invasive species.
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Richard Grundy2025-10-02Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Information for Visiting Ships and Yachts A guide to the local conditions and precautions that crews arriving by
ship or yacht at Tristan da Cunha need to be aware of.
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Richard Grundy2025-10-02New Page: Biosecurity Measures for Visiting Vessels Compulsory regulations to protect native species
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Lois Duff|Corrine Aldred2025-10-02MFV Lance's September-October 2025 Voyage The MFV Lance departed Tristan on the 2nd October 2025.
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Cynthia Green2025-10-02The SA Agulhas II 2025 voyage visitors' first week on Tristan With delays having shortened their stay, visitors on the SA Agulhas II
have had a busy week.
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Philip Kendall2025-09-30Impact of Trump's tariffs on Tristan's USA customers A recent executive order has led to a suspension of postal services to the
USA.
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Rachel Green2025-09-26Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Association Annual Gatherings 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.
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Peter Millington2025-09-25Next Annual Gathering The next Tristan da Cunha Annual Gathering will be in Southampton on
Saturday 7th March 2026.
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Richard Grundy2025-09-25Kelly Green's September 2025 Report from Tristan Including fishing, Agulhas visit and a starry night
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Richard Grundy2025-09-20News from the Atlantic Guardians Project and Tristan's MPZ 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.
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Peter Millington2025-09-19St Mary's School End of Term Report Featuring prize winners and staff presentations
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Richard Grundy2025-09-19Death Notice for Darren Repetto Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Darren Repetto, who passed away
6th September 2025, aged 56.
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Peter Millington2025-09-15Obituary for Amy Green Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Amy Green, who passed away 3rd
September 2025, aged 88.
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Peter Millington2025-09-152025 SA Agulhas II Voyage Delayed The departure of the SA Agulhas II from Cape Town is delayed until the
16th September 2025.
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Philip Kendall2025-09-11Snow lying exceptionally low on Tristan cliffs Snowfall visible above village may be the lowest recorded.
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Richard Grundy2025-09-03Kelly Green's August report from Tristan Featuring Penguins, Ships, and Challenges
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Richard Grundy|Kelly Green2025-08-29Maxi Cards from the Tristan Post Office Tristan's maxi cards highlight the birdlife of the world's remotest
inhabited islands.
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Iris Green2025-08-28Fishing Update Full 2025/6 lobster quota announced and biomass survey planned
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Richard Grundy2025-08-26Obituary for Isobel Swain Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Isobel Swain, who passed away on
the 13th August 2025, aged 96.
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Peter Millington2025-08-25August 2025 Newsletter Contents of the 'Tristan da Cunha Newsletter', August 2025.
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Richard Grundy2025-08-09Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Association Membership Why not join the Association? Members receive the Newsletter and get to
meet people who share their interest in Tristan da Cunha.
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Richard Grundy2025-08-07Stamp issue: Tristan artist Jimmy Rogers Stamps featuring paintings by Tristan artist Jimmy Rogers.
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Peter Millington2025-08-07Stamp issue: Communication on Tristan da Cunha Stamps chronicling the remarkable evolution of communication on the
world's most remote inhabited island, from mail ships to the digital age.
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Peter Millington2025-08-06Tristan da Cunha Shipping Schedules Schedules and fares for the few ships that regularly travel between Cape
Town and Tristan da Cunha.
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Richard Grundy2025-08-04Page Updated: How the TDCA works The Trustees oversee the activities of the TDCA.
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Richard Grundy2025-08-042025/26 Fishing Season Begins Good catch on 24th July 2025
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Richard Grundy2025-07-31Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Cruise Ships Details of cruise ships that regularly or occasionally visit Tristan da
Cunha.
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Richard Grundy2025-07-11Christening of Hope Lisa Margaret Repetto Christening of Tristan da Cunha baby Hope Repetto, parents Dean and Anita
Repetto, on 16th March 2025.
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Anita Repetto2025-07-01Seafaring Sunday 2025 Annual celebration heralds the new fishing season
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Richard Grundy2025-06-30Obituary for Eric Glass, known as Little Eric Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Eric Glass, who passed away 14th
June 2025, aged 76 years.
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Hazel Carter2025-06-30Tristan represented at Red Ensign conference Sea safety in focus as Rodney Green travels to Guernsey
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Richard Grundy2025-06-28