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Governor Appoints New Administrators of Tristan da Cunha

06/11/2019

The Governor, Dr Philip Rushbrook, is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Townsend and Fiona Kilpatrick as the new joint Administrators of Tristan da Cunha. Steve and Fiona, who are married, will be filling the post on a job share basis. This approach has been adopted in other FCO… Read more

Island Council Election Results

27/09/2019

On 26 September 2019 a general election of the Island Council was held. Following the vote five of the seven candidates were successfully elected as Councillors and were officially sworn in. Read more

Turtle Ponds Reopens to Public

10/09/2019

On Saturday 07 September the Georgetown turtle ponds were reopened to the public following the completion of substantive restorative works. Read more

Large-scale Marine Protected Area designated by Ascension Island Government

24/08/2019

Island Council recommend designation of an MPA covering 100% of Ascension’s waters Read more

Latest Updates

  • Governor Appoints New Administrators of Tristan da Cunha
  • Island Council Election Results
  • Turtle Ponds Reopens to Public
  • Large-scale Marine Protected Area designated by Ascension Island Government