Philip Kendall
@philipkendall.bsky.social
British Diplomat, Administrator of Tristan da Cunha. Prolific Networker, Amateur Photographer, Avid Traveller & F1 fan. 🇬🇧 🇮🇱 🇭🇺 🇦🇹🇰🇷 🇰🇵 🇹🇦
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
#TristandaCunha #Democracy
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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
#TristandaCunha #Democracy
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
Speaker Bear is back on Tristan with the Diplomatic Bag. Just in time for UK Parliament Week 2025! #TristandaCunha #UKPW #Democracy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today is one of those days when Mother Nature shows us who’s boss. #TristandaCunha #Weather #Ocean #Wave
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
Today saw another Tristan milestone when visiting FCDO official Charles Wickham made the first ever credit card transaction on island. #TristandaCunha
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Another day, another ship! Today the community offloaded the MFV Lance in record time, and welcomed home returning friends and family! #TristandaCunha #ship #IslandLife
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
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
Today, Tristan proudly remembers its WWII contribution. In 1942, Tristan became home to a top-secret station - HMS Atlantic Isle. Its mission to monitor U-boats in the South Atlantic. 16 islanders formed the Tristan Defence Volunteers #VJDay80 #TristandaCunha #WWII
August 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today, Tristan proudly remembers its WWII contribution. In 1942, Tristan became home to a top-secret station - HMS Atlantic Isle. Its mission to monitor U-boats in the South Atlantic. 16 islanders formed the Tristan Defence Volunteers #VJDay80 #TristandaCunha #WWII
Tristan da Cunha has a cool temperate climate. On the same latitude as Melbourne, we rarely see temperatures in single figures centigrade. Today is an exception. With snow visible down to 600m, it’s the talk of the settlement. #TristandaCunha #Weather #snow #winter
August 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Tristan da Cunha has a cool temperate climate. On the same latitude as Melbourne, we rarely see temperatures in single figures centigrade. Today is an exception. With snow visible down to 600m, it’s the talk of the settlement. #TristandaCunha #Weather #snow #winter
Tristan’s fishing season has gotten off to a good start. Nine island boats came back last night with a bountiful catch of Tristan lobster #TristandaCunha #IslandLife #fishing
July 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Tristan’s fishing season has gotten off to a good start. Nine island boats came back last night with a bountiful catch of Tristan lobster #TristandaCunha #IslandLife #fishing
Can any cloud spotters out there help me identify this impressive formation that briefly appeared over Tristan da Cunha today? #TristandaCunha #cloud #weather
July 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Can any cloud spotters out there help me identify this impressive formation that briefly appeared over Tristan da Cunha today? #TristandaCunha #cloud #weather
Following Seafarers’ Day and ahead of the Tristan Fishing season which begins this week, the islanders prayed today for the safety of all who go to sea. #TristandaCunha #Fishing #IslandLife #Lobster #prayer #Church
June 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Following Seafarers’ Day and ahead of the Tristan Fishing season which begins this week, the islanders prayed today for the safety of all who go to sea. #TristandaCunha #Fishing #IslandLife #Lobster #prayer #Church
As we backloaded the MFV Lance today a beautiful rainbow came out over the harbour. Fair winds and following seas! #TristandaCunha #harbour #ship #ocean
June 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
As we backloaded the MFV Lance today a beautiful rainbow came out over the harbour. Fair winds and following seas! #TristandaCunha #harbour #ship #ocean
The last time I met Captain Ian and the MY Asteria, was during their visit to Tristan last month. Good to catch up again in Cape Town! #TristandaCunha #AtlanticOcean #Yacht
April 4, 2025 at 7:16 AM
The last time I met Captain Ian and the MY Asteria, was during their visit to Tristan last month. Good to catch up again in Cape Town! #TristandaCunha #AtlanticOcean #Yacht
I always enjoy telling people about Tristan and my life as Administrator of one of the most amazing places on earth #TristandaCunha #Islandlife #Diplomacy #cruiseship
March 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I always enjoy telling people about Tristan and my life as Administrator of one of the most amazing places on earth #TristandaCunha #Islandlife #Diplomacy #cruiseship
Some of my holiday reading sorted! #TristandaCunha #Diplomacy #language @susiedent.bsky.social @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Some of my holiday reading sorted! #TristandaCunha #Diplomacy #language @susiedent.bsky.social @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social
Always good to welcome the SH Diana to Tristan. Thank you Captain for your hospitality! The visitors chose a good day for calm seas and sunny weather. #cruiseship #TristandaCunha #Islandlife
March 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Always good to welcome the SH Diana to Tristan. Thank you Captain for your hospitality! The visitors chose a good day for calm seas and sunny weather. #cruiseship #TristandaCunha #Islandlife
Today the weather station at St Mary’s School went live online! If you want to see the weather on Tristan, check it out here:
www.weatherlink.com/embeddablePa...
#TristandaCunha #weather #IslandLife @volcanna.bsky.social
www.weatherlink.com/embeddablePa...
#TristandaCunha #weather #IslandLife @volcanna.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today the weather station at St Mary’s School went live online! If you want to see the weather on Tristan, check it out here:
www.weatherlink.com/embeddablePa...
#TristandaCunha #weather #IslandLife @volcanna.bsky.social
www.weatherlink.com/embeddablePa...
#TristandaCunha #weather #IslandLife @volcanna.bsky.social
Today the Administration Building became the first building on Tristan da Cunha to be powered by solar energy thanks to funding from the @FCDOGovUK #SolarEnergy #TristandaCunha #resilience
March 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Today the Administration Building became the first building on Tristan da Cunha to be powered by solar energy thanks to funding from the @FCDOGovUK #SolarEnergy #TristandaCunha #resilience
Voting is underway for the election of the new Island Council and Chief Islander on world’s most remote inhabited island. Results will be announced tomorrow. #TristandaCunha #Islandlife #Democracy #ElectionDay
March 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Voting is underway for the election of the new Island Council and Chief Islander on world’s most remote inhabited island. Results will be announced tomorrow. #TristandaCunha #Islandlife #Democracy #ElectionDay