News about and from the Tristan da Cunha community both on the island and overseas.

Death Notice for Marion Green

We regret to report the death of Marion, who passed away on Sunday 1st March 2026, aged 66 years.

Marion Green was born on the 4th June 1959 to Gabriel and Mary Lavarello. She married Albert Green and they had two children Patrick and Lynette.

Our sincere condolences go to her husband Albert, her children Patrick and Lynette, sister Beverley Swain (and brother-in-law Christopher Swain), brother John Lavarello, (and sister-in-law Vanessa Lavarello) grandchildren Leah-Faye and Oscar Green, and to her wider family.

We expect to publish a full obituary in due course.

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.

Wren Orion Gerber
Wren Orion Gerber

February 2026 Tristan da Cunha Newsletter

44 pages of Tristan news and features

Published in February 2026.

Contents:

  • Cover: Hillpiece with the Peak behind
  • Report from Tristan Administrator Philip Kendall
  • Sunset photographs
  • 2025 UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
  • Atlantic Guardians Bullock Cart Project
  • Visit of Fortuna Managing Director James Wallace
  • Fishing and Shipping Matters
  • Kings Day
  • Church News
    • A New Chapter for St Mary's Anglican Church
    • St Joseph's Catholic Church News
    • Remembrance Sunday
  • Christmas parties for young and old
  • Obituaries
    • Isobel Swain, Amy Green, Gerry Repetto, Darren Repetto, Patrick Rogers
  • Population Update from the Editor
  • Latest Stamp Issues
    • Communication on Tristan; Tristan artist Jimmy Rogers; Scenes from Tristan - Landscapes; 70th Anniversary of Gough Island Scientific Survey; Dogs
  • Tristan and the Blenden Hall survivors: a drama revisited, by Neil Robson
  • Tristan da Cunha Association Matters:
    • Grants update; 2026 Annual Gathering; News in Brief
  • Pictorial map and sketch of Tristan da Cunha, by Urs Remund
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Death Notice for Patrick Rogers

Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Patrick Rogers, who passed away 17th November 2025, aged 67.
2-Dec-2025
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Finance in focus, and Tristan friends gather, as JMC concludes

Chief Islander takes part again by internet-link
28-Nov-2025
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Guy Fawkes Night on Tristan da Cunha

The 2025 annual bonfire celebrations on Tristan.
12-Nov-2025
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Pictures of Halloween 2025 on Tristan

Pictures taken as the children went round the settlement in fancy dress at Halloween.
6-Nov-2025
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Obituary for Gerry Repetto

Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Gerry Repetto, who passed away on the 2nd October 2025, aged 80.
8-Oct-2025
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Next Annual Gathering

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