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Page 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.
25-Sep-2025
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Next Annual Gathering

The next Tristan da Cunha Annual Gathering will in Southampton Saturday 7th March 2026.
25-Sep-2025
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Population Update

Up to date population figures for Tristan da Cunha's 227 islanders, broken down by family and gender.
25-Sep-2025
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MFV Lance's September-October 2025 Voyage

The MFV Lance arrived at Tristan on the 25th September 2025.
25-Sep-2025
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2025 SA Agulhas II Voyage

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

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

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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St Mary's School End of Term Report

Featuring prize winners and staff presentations
19-Sep-2025
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Death Notice for Darren Repetto

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

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

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

Snowfall visible above village may be the lowest recorded.
3-Sep-2025
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Kelly Green's August report from Tristan

Featuring Penguins, Ships, and Challenges
29-Aug-2025
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Maxi Cards from the Tristan Post Office

Tristan's maxi cards highlight the birdlife of the world's remotest inhabited islands.
28-Aug-2025
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Fishing Update

Full 2025/6 lobster quota announced and biomass survey planned
26-Aug-2025
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Death Notice for Isobel Swain

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

The MFV Edinburgh arrived at Tristan on the 24th August 2025.
25-Aug-2025
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August 2025 Newsletter

Contents of the 'Tristan da Cunha Newsletter', August 2025.
9-Aug-2025
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Page 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.
7-Aug-2025
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Stamp issue: Tristan artist Jimmy Rogers

Stamps featuring paintings by Tristan artist Jimmy Rogers.
7-Aug-2025
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Stamp 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.
6-Aug-2025
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Tristan da Cunha Shipping Schedules

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: How the TDCA works

The Trustees oversee the activities of the TDCA.
4-Aug-2025
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2025/26 Fishing Season Begins

Good catch on 24th July 2025
31-Jul-2025
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Cruise Ships

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

Christening of Tristan da Cunha baby Hope Repetto, parents Dean and Anita Repetto, on 16th March 2025.
1-Jul-2025
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Seafaring Sunday 2025

Annual celebration heralds the new fishing season
30-Jun-2025
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Death Notice for Eric Glass, known as Little Eric

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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Tristan represented at Red Ensign conference

Sea safety in focus as Rodney Green travels to Guernsey
28-Jun-2025
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Work starts to prepare for 2025 Joint Ministerial Council

Chief islander joins virtual meeting
26-Jun-2025
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MFV Lance June 2025 Voyage

The MFV Lance departed at Tristan on the 17th June 2025.
18-Jun-2025
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Important Shipping Update - Delay due to Transport Constraints

Outgoing Tristan mail from early 2025 has been delayed at St Helena and will re-routed via Cape Town instead.
5-Jun-2025
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Tristan represented at UK Overseas Territories Day

London church service and Speaker's Reception
4-Jun-2025
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Ratting Day 2025

Ratting Day is the annual tradition when teams of Tristan da Cunha men compete to rid the Potato Patches of rats.
4-Jun-2025
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Administrator's 2025 trip overseas

Key meetings in Cape Town, London and the West Indies
31-May-2025
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Tristan da Cunha Government Records

This page provides downloads of Island Council minutes, public notices, budgets, and other official documents.
29-May-2025
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New Tristan da Cunha Lobster Concession Announced

The Falkland Islands company Fortuna Ltd has been awarded the Tristan da Cunha Lobster Concession, commencing 2027.
29-May-2025
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Withdrawal of Definitives and 2022 Commemorative Stamps

The 2020 definitives and the first three sets of stamps issued in 2022 are to be withdrawn at the end of June 2025.
27-May-2025
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Much delayed MFV Lance April-May 2025 Voyage

The MFV Lance departed Tristan on the 16th May 2025.
17-May-2025
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Visitors' Feedback

Feedback from visitors to Tristan da Cunha.
9-May-2025
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