Philip Kendall

British Diplomat, Administrator of Tristan da Cunha. Prolific Networker, Amateur Photographer, Avid Traveller & F1 fan. 🇬🇧 🇮🇱 🇭🇺 🇦🇹🇰🇷 🇰🇵 🇹🇦

[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

Yesterday the @WHO announced that the recent Hantavirus outbreak is now officially over. Today we said goodbye to the medics from @UKMed @iqarus_intl and @FalklandsGov as they head back home via Cape Town. We will forever remember those who came to help us when we needed it most.

[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

Since sunrise this morning we have been offloading the MFV Edinburgh, our last supply vessel before winter sets in. #TristandaCunha #Shipping

[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

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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[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

Yesterday on Tristan we celebrated Seafarers’ Sunday. The fishermen and their gear were blessed in St Mary’s and St Joseph’s churches, ahead of the opening of the fishing season this week. #TristandaCunha #Fishing #seafarersday

[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

Today, as we celebrate #ArmedForcesDay we pay tribute to those who came to our assistance last month, when we needed it most #TristandaCunha

[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

@12adnil12 She is bringing gas, diesel, petrol and fresh produce for the Island Store. Enough to see us through the winter.

[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

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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[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

A Tristan tradition. Ratting Day 2026 #TristandaCunha #tradition

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[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

On Saturday we celebrated the end of the recent Hantavirus outbreak in true Tristan style #TristandaCunha #party #dance

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[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

This week saw the end of the Hantavirus crisis on Tristan as the last people came out of isolation #TristandaCunha #Hantavirus

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[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

Congratulations to Jonathan the tortoise, a resident of our sister island St Helena, now recognised as a Guinness World Records ICON! Well deserved! #StHelena #Tortoise

[Guinness World Records @GWR]

Jonathan the tortoise is officially a Guinness World Records ICON ✨

Believed to have been born c. 1832, Jonathan is the oldest living land animal at the grand old age of 194 years. He is a Seychelles giant tortoise and the average life expectancy of his species is 150.

[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

I look forward to working with the new Governor as she prepares to take up her posting #TristandaCunha #governance

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A wonderful day for British motorsport!

[ESPN F1 @ESPNF1]

The first all British F1 podium since 1968 🇬🇧

[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

King's Birthday Flypast 2026 | Royal Air Force https://t.co/aZ6ypGst6O

[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

Watching the Trooping the Colour fly past this morning on @BBCNews I was moved when I saw the A400M fly over Buckingham Palace, reminding me of the amazing airdrop on Tristan last month. #TristandaCunha

[Governor's Office - St Helena, Ascension & Tristan @GO_ASHT]

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[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

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[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

Tristan was ably represented at the @ukgovbluebelt celebrations on Monday by @ChrisCarnegy and Andy Schofield. Read more here ⬇️ #TristandaCunha

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[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

Read about the recent hantavirus deployment as seen through the eyes of the military medics. We will be forever grateful 🙏🏻 ⬇️ #TristandaCunha

[Defence Medical @DMS_MilMed]

Fastest route to care.
When a patient fell critically ill with hantavirus on Tristan da Cunha, #DefenceMedical personnel deployed within hours.
From parachute insertion to critical care, this is a story of speed, medical expertise and teamwork.

Read more: https://t.co/ZasmBftGvr

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

Thank you to everyone who joined our 10‑year Blue Belt celebration 🌊

It was great to recognise #UKOT leadership, share the launch of our three new strategic pillars; Nature, Climate and People and welcome Montserrat as the latest member.

#BlueBelt10Years @GIUMontserrat