Kelly Green's September 2025 Report from Tristan
Report from Head of Tourism Kelly Green on 19th September 2025
It has been a busy few weeks here on Tristan da Cunha, with the island community hard at work across a range of activities.
Fishing off Hillpiece in 2024
Fishing Season
Almost every day except Wednesday has been a fishing day recently. At this time of year, the catch naturally begins to slow down, as many lobsters are in berry (carrying eggs). Berried females often stay hidden in shelter and move around less, making them harder to catch. There are also strict protections in place to ensure these lobsters are released, helping to safeguard the population for future seasons.
Archive photo of SA Agulhas II off Tristan da Cunha
Preparing for the SA Agulhas II
The community is also preparing for the long-awaited annual visit of the SA Agulhas II. This year's arrival has unfortunately been delayed by almost 17 days, which is a real shame for the visitors.
The ship is now expected to arrive on Sunday 22nd September, and the island will be ready to welcome passengers ashore by helicopter once conditions allow. Snacks, confectionery and souvenirs have all been prepared, and welcome letters & programmes sent out to hosts. With the extra activity surrounding the visit, it's been said that it's "nice to have a bit of hustle and bustle on the island" as everyone comes together to get ready.
Night Skies Over Tristan
Away from the day-to-day work, Tristan offers moments of natural beauty that few places in the world can match. Thanks to Dr. Alex Wonner, we were able to share a stunning photograph of the night sky over the settlement, where the stars spill across the mountain like a glowing cloud. With no light pollution here, evenings like this are common, giving islanders the chance to enjoy clear views of the Milky Way and countless stars.
Dr Alex Wonner's photo of the night sky looking south from the village towards the mountain.
Looking Ahead
Once the offloading from the Agulhas is complete and the first good weather day arrives, Head of Conservation Trevor Glass has confirmed that planning will begin for the much-anticipated trip to Nightingale Island. We hope it will go smoothly and become another highlight of this year's Agulhas visitor programme.
Death Notice for Darren Repetto
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We regret to report the death of Darren Repetto, who passed away in Cape Town in the afternoon of Saturday 6th September 2025, aged 56 years. Darren Matthew Brian Repetto was born on the 14th May 1969, the third child of Bernard and Joan Repetto. He married Miranda Hagan on the 1st June 1995, and they had two son - Dean and Randall. Tristanian Rev Lorna Lavarello-Smith officiated at Darren's funeral at the Church of the Ascension in Cape Town, which was attended by family and passengers awaiting the delayed departure of the SA Agulhas II. Our sincere condolences go to his mother Joan, siblings Averil, Gary & Marie, wife Miranda, sons Dean & Randall, granddaughter Hope, and his wider family. We expect to publish a full obituary in due course. |
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Death Notice for Amy Green
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We regret to report the death of Amy Green, who passed away in the morning of Wednesday 3rd September 2025, aged 88 years. Amy Gertrude Dora Green (née Glass) was born on the 9th April 1937. She married Harold Green on the 4th July 1957, and they had two children - Richard and Pamela. Our sincere condolences go to her brother Roger, daughter Pamela, daughter-in-law Francesca and grandson Rodney, and her wider family. We expect to publish a full obituary in due course. |
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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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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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