Supplies landed: Military mission bolsters St Helena, Ascension and Tristan in hantavirus virus caution.
With remarkable logistical planning and military precision, the UK Armed Forces have completed a mission that has never been attempted before. The operation delivered vital medical supplies and specialist personnel to Tristan da Cunha. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) operation was launched in rapid response to a suspected case of the rare Andes hantavirus on […]
Island Life: Fishing, Visitors, and Starry Nights
On Tristan it has been a lively few weeks for the world’s most remote inhabited island, with the community balancing fishing, preparations for visitors, and quiet moments under the spectacular southern skies. As the Fishing Season Slows down a bit The lobster season continues at pace, with almost every day apart from Wednesdays as the […]
Penguins, Rats and Rough Seas in a round-up from Tristan da Cunha
The past few weeks on Tristan da Cunha have showcased the beauty, challenges, and resilience of life on the world’s most remote inhabited island. From the return of Northern Rockhopper Penguins to ongoing battles against invasive rats and shipping delays in stormy seas, Tristainians have been reminded once again of their close relationship with nature. […]
MV Edinburgh August sailing to Tristan Da Cunha
he MV Edinburgh set sail from Cape Town around midday on 17 August, bound for Tristan da Cunha. On this voyage, the vessel is carrying 11 passengers along with a wide range of essential supplies for the island. The cargo includes government and community consignments, food and household goods for the island shop, medical and school supplies, […]
A small Island community thrives while protecting natural treasures
Out here in the middle of the South Atlantic, Tristan da Cunha is famous for many things: our rugged beauty, our community spirit, and, of course, our lobsters. The Tristan rock lobster (Jasus tristani) isn’t just a delicacy it’s part of our history, our economy, and our way of life. Commercial lobster fishing began here […]