Death Notice for Gerry Repetto
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We regret to report the death of Gerry Repetto, who passed away in the morning of Thursday 2nd October 2025, aged 80 years. Gerald Stanley Repetto was Born 26th August 1945, the fifth child of Joe and May Repetto. He married fellow islander Rosemary Hagan in Cape Town in 1990, were they lived for a while. They then moved to Australia where their son Cameron was born in 1991. Gerry spent much of his adult life overseas, including the UK, but returned to live permanently on Tristan in 2005. Our sincere condolences go to Gerry's sisters Yvonne Glass, Maureen Green and Joy Stoffberg, his son Cameron, and his wider family. We expect to publish a full obituary in due course. |
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Next Annual Gathering
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The next Tristan da Cunha Association Annual Gathering will be held at our usual venue, the voco hotel in Southampton (formerly the Holiday Inn) on Saturday 7th March 2026. |
The Annual Gathering will be returning to its usual venue in 2026 - the refurbished voco hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn) on the waterfront at Southampton, UK.
Book tickets using the TdCA Order Form.
Book accommodation & optional Friday dinner directly with voco on +44 (0) 2380 388142 asking for TdCA AG rates. See below.
The 2026 Annual Gatheringwill be held in the voco hotel, on Saturday 7th March 2026 An all-day gathering from 10 am
An evening Dinner DanceTwo-course buffet-style dinner followed by dancing. |
Attendees trying to do Tristan's Donkey Dance |
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Chris (left) with Chief Islander Ian Lavarello at the 2016 UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Conference |
Illustrated Talk by Chris CarnegyChris is an experienced journalist and broadcaster who continues to work part-time for the BBC. He first went to Tristan in 2011 to make programmes about the island for Radio 4 and BBC Radio Solent. He was appointed as Tristan Government UK Representative in 2015 and since that time has completed more than ten years working closely with six administrators and with Chief Islanders Ian Lavarello and James Glass. Chris has liaised personally with a succession of Overseas Territories' ministers and promoted the island to Foreign Secretaries and members of the royal family. He is in demand as a conference host and on-stage interviewer and is also the voice who welcomes drivers into the Channel Tunnel! His fourth visit to the island, on the 2025 Agulhas II trip, will enable him to reflect on a decade of change. Chris is a leading member of the UK Overseas Territories Association, serving as Treasurer and making close working relationships with other OTs, especially St Helena and the Falklands. Chris attends TdCA trustee meetings and briefs us on current Tristan developments, especially as part of every AGM. |
Pictures from recent Annual Gatherings
Tristanians now resident overseas at the 2025 Annual Gatherhing.
Attendees in 2024 from Camogli, Italy (the home town of two of Tristan's forefathers) with the Association's Co-Chairs.
For many more pictures, see our full report of the 2025 Gathering and the general Annual Gatherings page.
voco Amenities and Special Offer(The Annual Gathering & Dinner Dance will be held in the Oak Suite) |
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The hotel offers us:
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Early Hotel Booking ArrangementsWe have been allocated a limited number of rooms at a special rate, and we urge members to book accommodation now by phoning hotel reception on +44 (0) 2380 388142 asking for the TDCA AG rates: £115 for single occupancy — £125 for double occupancy incl. B&B. — There is no deposit to be paid. When our allotted rooms are all reserved, additional rooms may be available, but at market rates, hence we strongly request early booking. Members may instead choose to use the nearby Premier Inn West Quay Hotel or Leonardo Royal Hotel, but, book early to get better value. Please also book a time for Friday evening dinner (which will be from the main restaurant menu) as popular times are likely to be busy. Think about liaising with friends to join together. See the voco website for more information about the hotel. |
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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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| 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 |
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| Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Amy Green, who passed away 3rd September 2025, aged 88. 15-Sep-2025 |
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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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