Tristan da Cunha Births and Christenings

Birth of Wren Orion Gerber

Photos from Christiaan Gerber & Janine Lavarello We are pleased to announce the birth of Wren Orion Gerber on the 4th February 2026 to proud parents Janine Lavarello and Christiaan Gerber. Wren was born in Cape Town, and he weighed 2.540kg.

Christening of Hope Lisa Margaret Repetto

Photos from Anita Repetto

Hope Lisa Margaret Repetto was Christened at St Mary's Church on Sunday 16th March 2025. After the church service the community gathered for a reception at the Prince Philip Hall to celebrate Hope's special day.

Hope's christening cake was decorated beautifully to celebrate her special day.	Hope with her parents Anita and Dean

Hope and family, L-R: Grandparents Darren & Miranda Repetto, Uncle Randal Repetto, Grandmother Beverley Repetto.

Great Grandparents: Lindsay Repetto, Joan Repetto, Joyce Hagan.

At the time of Hope's christening, Grandfather Lindsay being the oldest man on the island and Hope the youngest baby.

Hope's Godparents. L-R: Janine Lavarello, Kelly Swain, Maria Swain, Julian Repetto, Rodney Green, Conchita Repetto, Kieran Glass, Tristan Glass, Sarah Glass-Green, Lorraine Repetto, Ryan Swain, Patrick Green, Danny Swain, Randal Repetto, Shannon Swain, Riaan Repetto, Stephanie Glass.

Absent Godparents. Adrian Swain, Rachel Mawer, Julia Gunther, Carmen Ferreira, Anne-Marie Collins, Catarina Tinoco, Andrew Mawer, and Nick Schönfeld.

Birth of Louie Mikey Swain

Photos from Natalie Swain We are pleased to announce the birth of Louie Mikey Swain on Thursday 16th January 2025 to Natalie Swain and Jason Green and a brother for Noah. Louie, who was born in Cape Town, weighed 3.140kg at birth. The family hope to return home to Tristan later next month.