News from the Tristan da Cunha Government, including the Governor, the Resident Administrator, Chief Islander and Tristan-related official events in the UK and abroad.

Governor joins 'final' RMS St Helena voyage to Tristan

Re-scheduled RMS St Helena trip to Tristan gets underway.
29-Dec-2017
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Blue Belt Representatives to visit Tristan in January 2018

RMS St Helena's final Tristan voyage brings MMO and Cefas scientists to Tristan
27-Dec-2017
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New Tristan Desk Officer Appointed

Report and Photo from Tristan Government UK Representative Chris Carnegy

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has reverted to its previous approach to handling Tristan da Cunha business - but with a Viennese twist.

Once again Tristan shares a 'desk officer' with the Pitcairn Islands in the Pacific. But modern methods of remote working mean Mark McGuinness can be based at the British embassy in Vienna. Tristan's UK Representative Chris Carnegy caught up with him during one of Mark's regular visits to London.

Photo taken on 12th December 2017 shows Mark and Chris outside the FCO offices in London

Tristan Representative gives FOTBOT Dinner Keynote Speech

Chris Carnegy addresses London dinner guests
19-Dec-2017
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2017 UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council Week - 3

Final report of Tristan's representation at UK Overseas Territories London Event.
3-Dec-2017
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2017 UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council Week - 2

Continuing Tristan's representation at UK Overseas Territories London Event.
29-Nov-2017
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2017 UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council Week

Tristan represented at the UK Overseas Territories London Event.
28-Nov-2017
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Old Tristan Bank Notes cashed at the Bank of England

Chris Carnegy makes sure the Tristan da Cunha Government are not short-changed
14-Nov-2017
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House of Commons motion congratulates Tristan Post Office

Role in drawing attention to conservation issues highlighted
7-Nov-2017
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