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Philip Kendall
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British Diplomat, Administrator of Tristan da Cunha. Prolific Networker, Amateur Photographer, Avid Traveller & F1 fan. 🇬🇧 🇮🇱 🇭🇺 🇦🇹🇰🇷 🇰🇵 🇹🇦
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The last day of the JMC focussed on finance, followed by a closing reception. Thanks to everyone who pulled this together and especially @ChrisCarnegy for representing Tristan so well. A great collection of Tristan ties too! ⬇️ #TristandaCunha

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Finance in focus, and Tristan friends gather, as JMC concludes
Chief Islander takes part again by internet-link
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November 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Chris Carnegy reports from the JMC, Day 3, including recognition for Tristan, and a meeting with the King! ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #Democracy

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Recognition for Tristan, and a meeting with the King in JMC Week
Chief Islander joins discussions live from Tristan Council Chamber
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November 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Parliament focus on day 2 of JMC Week ⬇️
#TristandaCunha #Democracy #Parliament

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Parliament focus on day 2 of JMC Week
Foreign Secretary meets OT leaders
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November 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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More news about recent ship visits to Tristan ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #Tourism #Shipping

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Visits by the SH Diana and FV Antarctic Sea
Visits by the cruise liner SH Diana and the krill trawler Antarctic Sea on the 20th November 2025 made for a lively day on Tristan.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Speaker Bear has been catching up with what is happening at the Joint Ministerial Council in London. If you would like to know more about the JMC, check it out here: www.tristandc.com/government/n...

#TristandaCunha #Democracy
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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As the Agulhas II arrives back in Cape Town, we reflect on a successful second visit this year ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #Tourism #Infrastructure #shipping

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The SA Agulhas II's Second Visit of 2025
Unusually, the SA Agulhas II made a second visit to Tristan this year, primarily chartered to bring contractors and equipment, but bringing some visitors too.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Speaker Bear is back on Tristan with the Diplomatic Bag. Just in time for UK Parliament Week 2025! #TristandaCunha #UKPW #Democracy
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Last week Tristan da Cunha celebrated HM The King’s birthday in style! #TristandaCunha @RoyalFamily #IslandLife

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King's Day 2025
This year, King's Day was held on the 14th November 2025.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Great to welcome the SH Diana back to Tristan today. Passengers from all over the world were able to come ashore to enjoy our beautiful island, one of the most sought after cruise destinations in the world. #Tourism #TristandaCunha #cruiseship
November 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Extremely honoured to swear in our new Police Sergeant Barry Thacker. Although crime rates are low in comparison to elsewhere, community policing on Tristan is essential to uphold law and order. #TristandaCunha #IslandLife #Policing Photos by©️Julia Gunther
November 19, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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As people around the world mark Remembrance Day, we too on Tristan da Cunha are commemorating the sacrifices made by so many. Their bravery will always be remembered. 🌺 #RemembranceDay #tristandacunha ⬇️

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Island Remembrance Sunday 2025
Joint community service at St Joseph's Catholic Church this year
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November 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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It was an honour to stand alongside our Chief Islander today as we laid wreaths in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in peace. #TristandaCunha #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
November 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Today is one of those days when Mother Nature shows us who’s boss. #TristandaCunha #Weather #Ocean #Wave
November 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Tristan’s week of Remembrance begins in Westminster #TristandaCunha #RemembranceDay @ChrisCarnegy

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Tristan’s week of Remembrance begins in Westminster
Chris Carnegy plants cross on behalf of the island community
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November 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Today saw another Tristan milestone when visiting FCDO official Charles Wickham made the first ever credit card transaction on island. #TristandaCunha
November 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Yesterday we managed to get the contractors, officials and other passengers ashore from the SA Agulhas II. For many this was their first visit to our beautiful island. #TristandaCunha #shipping #IslandLife
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Welcome back to Tristan, SA Agulhas II, for the second time this year. Conditions are a little too “swelly” for passengers to come ashore for now, but hopefully things will improve later today. #TristandaCunha #shipping #weather
November 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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A visit to Tristan is on the bucket list of many intrepid travellers, but only a few actually make it. The first visitors of the 25/26 season were some of the few who made the journey. ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #Tourism #IslandLife #ship

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The SA Agulhas II 2025 voyage visitors' second week on Tristan
With the ship's annual visit shortened this year, visitors packed a lot into their second week on Tristan.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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On 10 October 1961 the volcano erupted on Tristan, forcing the evacuation of everyone. Read and hear about the events that took place 64 years ago today ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #Volcano #History

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Volcano Witness History on the BBC
A short programme about the 1961 volcanic eruption was broadcast on the BBC World Service on the 8th October 2025 as part of it's 'Witness History' series.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Today was one of only two days in the year that we have helicopters flying on #TristandaCunha I real buzz as we said goodbye to the SA Agulhas II visitors #ship #helicopter #IslandLife
October 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Another day, another ship! Today the community offloaded the MFV Lance in record time, and welcomed home returning friends and family! #TristandaCunha #ship #IslandLife
September 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Excellent article on the @BBC website today about the importance of Tristan’s Marine Protection Zone and our delicious lobster! #TristandaCunha #Fishing #IslandLife

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Tristan da Cunha: The lobsters keeping Earth's remotest town afloat
The most remote inhabited island is racing to protect its seas – and only source of income.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Due to our remoteness, Tristan is heavily reliant on regular ship visits to deliver essential goods and services. Unfortunately, things don't always go to plan. Read more on our website ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #shipping

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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.
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September 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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This week’s snowfall has certainly been the talk of the island. Temperatures are now beginning to rise, but the views of snow will remain in people’s memories, and on the website! ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #IslandLife #Snow

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Snow lying exceptionally low on Tristan cliffs
Snowfall visible above village may be the lowest recorded.
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September 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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The first couple of days of meteorological spring on Tristan have been rather chilly, with the lowest snow line in living memory! #TristandaCunha #IslandLife #snow
September 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM