Philip Kendall
@philipkendall.bsky.social
British Diplomat, Administrator of Tristan da Cunha. Prolific Networker, Amateur Photographer, Avid Traveller & F1 fan. 🇬🇧 🇮🇱 🇭🇺 🇦🇹🇰🇷 🇰🇵 🇹🇦
With the new tourist season just around the corner, we now have more ways to pay on Tristan. #TristandaCunha #banking #tourism
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More Ways to Pay on Tristan da Cunha!
Pay-by-Link has been added to the methods of payment now available on Tristan da Cunha.
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September 12, 2026 at 9:38 AM
With the new tourist season just around the corner, we now have more ways to pay on Tristan. #TristandaCunha #banking #tourism
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His Excellency Nigel Phillips CBE’s term of office as Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ends today. I wish him and Emma all the very best for their next adventure.
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Governor Change-Over
Belinda Lewis to take over from Nigel Phillips
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September 11, 2026 at 7:10 AM
His Excellency Nigel Phillips CBE’s term of office as Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ends today. I wish him and Emma all the very best for their next adventure.
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After a hiatus of nearly two months, the MFV Edinburgh left Cape Town yesterday bringing essential supplies, returning islanders and an @FCDOGovUK official. Looking forward to seeing them all next week. #TristandaCunha #shipping
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MFV Edinburgh's August-October 2026 Voyage
The MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town on the 19th August 2026.
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August 20, 2026 at 10:25 AM
After a hiatus of nearly two months, the MFV Edinburgh left Cape Town yesterday bringing essential supplies, returning islanders and an @FCDOGovUK official. Looking forward to seeing them all next week. #TristandaCunha #shipping
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Happy Anniversary Day! Today, as we celebrate the 210th anniversary of the British settlement of Tristan da Cunha, HM King Charles III has sent us the following congratulatory message. #TristandaCunha #islandlife
August 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Happy Anniversary Day! Today, as we celebrate the 210th anniversary of the British settlement of Tristan da Cunha, HM King Charles III has sent us the following congratulatory message. #TristandaCunha #islandlife
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the @ukgovbluebelt programme. To celebrate this milestone, we have issued these beautiful stamps #TristandaCunha #philately #stamps
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Stamp issue: 10th Anniversary of the Blue Belt Programme
Stamps commemorating the 10th anniversary of the UK's Blue Belt Programme, of which Tristan is part.
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August 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the @ukgovbluebelt programme. To celebrate this milestone, we have issued these beautiful stamps #TristandaCunha #philately #stamps
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Wonderful new stamp issue celebrating the establishment of the Gough Island Meteorological Station, one of the world's most important long-term meteorological stations. #TristandaCunha #stamps #philately
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Stamp issue: Gough Island Meteorological Station Part 1
Stamps celebrating the establishment of the Gough Island Meteorological Station, one of the world's most important long-term meteorological stations.
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July 29, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Wonderful new stamp issue celebrating the establishment of the Gough Island Meteorological Station, one of the world's most important long-term meteorological stations. #TristandaCunha #stamps #philately
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Two weeks on from the hurricane force winds that wreaked destruction on Tristan, things are slowly getting back to some semblance of normality. #TristandaCunha #storm #weather
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7th July 2026 Storm Recovery Update Two Weeks On
Two weeks after Tristan's hurricane-force storm, things are slowly improving, although there is much left to do.
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July 22, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Two weeks on from the hurricane force winds that wreaked destruction on Tristan, things are slowly getting back to some semblance of normality. #TristandaCunha #storm #weather
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Tristan’s Chief Islander thanks UK minister for crisis help ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #storm #climatechange #hantavirus
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Chief Islander thanks UK minister for crisis help
On-Line meeting links Tristan with Westmonster
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July 17, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Tristan’s Chief Islander thanks UK minister for crisis help ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #storm #climatechange #hantavirus
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Yesterday and today we have been assessing the impact of Tuesday’s storm. See my report on the website here ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #weather #storm
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Aftermath of the 7th July 2026 Storm
Many buildings were damaged by the storm, but despite some narrow escapes everyone is safe. Initial repairs are underway.
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July 9, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Yesterday and today we have been assessing the impact of Tuesday’s storm. See my report on the website here ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #weather #storm
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Thank you @ChrisCarnegy for once again ably representing Tristan at the @RedEnsignGroup meeting in Bermuda last week. Safety at sea is always at the forefront of our minds. #TristandaCunha #Ocean
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Tristan sea safety prominent at Red Ensign Conference
Safety information and resources shared across the ocean
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July 6, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Thank you @ChrisCarnegy for once again ably representing Tristan at the @RedEnsignGroup meeting in Bermuda last week. Safety at sea is always at the forefront of our minds. #TristandaCunha #Ocean
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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of US Independence today , we have issued two commemorative stamps on a beautiful First Day Cover. Happy Independence Day! #TristandaCunha #Philately #4thofJuly
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Stamp issue: 250th Anniversary of US Declaration of Independence
Stamps commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by the United States of America.
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July 4, 2026 at 8:34 AM
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of US Independence today , we have issued two commemorative stamps on a beautiful First Day Cover. Happy Independence Day! #TristandaCunha #Philately #4thofJuly
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Since sunrise this morning we have been offloading the MFV Edinburgh, our last supply vessel before winter sets in. #TristandaCunha #Shipping
July 2, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Since sunrise this morning we have been offloading the MFV Edinburgh, our last supply vessel before winter sets in. #TristandaCunha #Shipping
This week, as I begin my final 100 days as Administrator of Tristan da Cunha, I’m pleased to announce that my successor has been appointed. Whilst Andrew Wells prepares for his posting, I will continue to serve tirelessly until October #TristandaCunha
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New Administrator appointed
Andrew Wells to take up post in September 2026
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July 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM
This week, as I begin my final 100 days as Administrator of Tristan da Cunha, I’m pleased to announce that my successor has been appointed. Whilst Andrew Wells prepares for his posting, I will continue to serve tirelessly until October #TristandaCunha
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Our last supply ship before the winter, the MFV Edinburgh, has left Cape Town on her way to Tristan. We look forward to seeing her next week! #TristandaCunha #Shipping
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MFV Edinburgh's June-July 2026 Voyage
The MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town on the 24th June 2026.
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June 25, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Our last supply ship before the winter, the MFV Edinburgh, has left Cape Town on her way to Tristan. We look forward to seeing her next week! #TristandaCunha #Shipping
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2026 Ratting Day held on 12th June
Traditions maintained in annual event
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June 23, 2026 at 3:19 PM
On Saturday we celebrated the end of the recent Hantavirus outbreak in true Tristan style #TristandaCunha #party #dance
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End of Hantavirus celebration party
The Admin and his wife hosted a community party on the 20th June 2026 to celebrate the end of the hantavirus crisis on Tristan.
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June 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
On Saturday we celebrated the end of the recent Hantavirus outbreak in true Tristan style #TristandaCunha #party #dance
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I look forward to working with the new Governor as she prepares to take up her posting #TristandaCunha #governance
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New Governor Selected
Belinda Lewis to take up role in September 2026
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June 15, 2026 at 10:12 AM
I look forward to working with the new Governor as she prepares to take up her posting #TristandaCunha #governance
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As the @krakowfilmfest 2026 comes to an end today, I’m delighted to hear that Tristan Forever won the Golden Horn! #TristandaCunha
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Winners of the 66th Krakow Film Festival - Krakow Film Festival
A week filled to the brim with cinematic emotions, inspiring encounters, concerts, and seemingly endless conversations now lies behind us. The time has come to officially bring the curtain down on the...
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June 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
As the @krakowfilmfest 2026 comes to an end today, I’m delighted to hear that Tristan Forever won the Golden Horn! #TristandaCunha
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Tristan Forever is still attracting large audiences at Festivals worldwide. Next stop the Krakow Film Festival in June. If you plan to be there, please go to see this amazing film shot on our beautiful island @SWISS_FILMS @ukinpoland #TristandaCunha
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Tristan Forever - Film at KFF - Krakow Film Festival
The eponymous island located in the Atlantic, a dependent territory of the United Kingdom, is considered the most isolated of all inhabited places on Earth. It...
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May 21, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Tristan Forever is still attracting large audiences at Festivals worldwide. Next stop the Krakow Film Festival in June. If you plan to be there, please go to see this amazing film shot on our beautiful island @SWISS_FILMS @ukinpoland #TristandaCunha
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More details of the daring airdrop at Tristan da Cunha, 9th May 2026. ⬇️ Thanks again everyone! #TristandaCunha
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Details of the Daring Airdrop at Tristan da Cunha, 9th May 2026
More details and pictures have come in of the intrepid airdrop of urgent medical support sent to Tristan by the UK Government on the 9th May 2026.
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May 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM
More details of the daring airdrop at Tristan da Cunha, 9th May 2026. ⬇️ Thanks again everyone! #TristandaCunha
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Here on Tristan, we sit in the middle of the largest Marine Protection Zone in the Atlantic. Learn more about the amazing work carried out by the Tristan community to protect our beautiful ocean and wildlife ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #Ocean #community #heritage
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Atlantic Guardians - Tristan da Cunha
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May 7, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Here on Tristan, we sit in the middle of the largest Marine Protection Zone in the Atlantic. Learn more about the amazing work carried out by the Tristan community to protect our beautiful ocean and wildlife ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #Ocean #community #heritage
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Due to the frequent travel commitments of islanders, often extending for several months, it is rare for all members of the Island Council to be present on island. This week, however, the Council was able to convene in full. #TristandaCunha #democracy
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First full photograph of the 2025-2028 Island Council
All eleven councillors together for first time since the 2025 election.
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May 1, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Due to the frequent travel commitments of islanders, often extending for several months, it is rare for all members of the Island Council to be present on island. This week, however, the Council was able to convene in full. #TristandaCunha #democracy
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As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we have issued a collection of beautiful stamps ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #stamps #philately
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100th Birth Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II
Stamps commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II in 2026.
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April 21, 2026 at 11:05 AM
As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we have issued a collection of beautiful stamps ⬇️ #TristandaCunha #stamps #philately
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Tristan was visited by the @Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior this morning, but unfortunately the weather and sea conditions were too rough for a landing. Hoping for better luck next time.
January 4, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Tristan was visited by the @Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior this morning, but unfortunately the weather and sea conditions were too rough for a landing. Hoping for better luck next time.