The Pitkern Blog
Dispatches From One Of The Most
Remote Island Groups In The World
Pitcairn's Regular Passenger Service Resumes Via French Polynesia
Following Pitcairn's border reopening in March 2022, the remote island group is pleased to announce its regular passenger shipping link with French Polynesia will resume from July 5th 2022.
Pitcairn Islands Artisans’ Online Success Story
With travel restrictions in place until March 2022, the gallery decided to create an online store and thus “The Pitkern Islands Online Artisan Gallery” was born.
Pitcairn Islanders refuse to let Covid-19 halt vital climate change research
The coronavirus epidemic has upended scientific research, with much fieldwork postponed or called off. But not on Pitcairn Island, where plucky residents decided that Covid-19 wouldn’t halt vital climate change and marine conservation work.
Pitcairn Island, in the South Pacific, is COVID-free and idyllic, its 47 inhabitants say
Located deep in the South Pacific, nearly 6,000 kilometres away from any continent, the British overseas territory is one of the few places in the world that has remained COVID-free.
Remote Pitcairn Island to receive COVID-19 vaccines for entire population
On May 3rd Pitcairn’s supply ship, MV Silver Supporter, left New Zealand, bound for Pitcairn with a shipment of AstraZeneca vaccinations signaling a much-needed boost for the remote island’s visitor economy.
Bringing Renewable Energy to Pitcairn Island
Following an EU commissioned study in 2017, the EU agreed to fund a Renewable Energy project for Pitcairn to replace fossil fuel with Solar Power.
Visiting One of the Most Pristine Oceans on Earth
Did you know Pitcairn is home to one of the largest marine reserves on earth? Here’s the backstory…
Pitcairn Islands Revise Shipping Service for 2021
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to surge around the globe, the Government of the remote Pitcairn Islands has maintained a judicious and cautious approach to its border control in order to protect its approximately 50 inhabitants.
Pitcairn Islands Tourism Launches Virtual Tour
You can visit our main square, go underwater in our marine reserve, have an afternoon swim at the wharf, check out a local homestay, hike up to Christian’s Cave, and stargaze in our International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
Pitcairn Puts A Candle In The Window For Future Tourists
We’re keeping a candle in the window for everyone affected by these unprecedented times, and will look forward to the day where we can once again welcome visitors to our islands. It is in these times we are reminded, no matter how remote, we are all intricately connected as global citizens.
Adventurous Tale Captivates Crowd
In 1989, Jack S. Grove discovered the shipwreck of the vessel Acadia at Ducie Atoll, an uninhabited islet and one of four islands in the Pitcairn Island group. The shares his tale of discovery and misadventures to a captivated crowd at the History of Diving Museum’s monthly “Immerse Yourself” talk.
Henderson Island Expedition
An expedition to Henderson Island, part of the Pitcairn archipelago, is slated to take place in June 2019 on the Bravo Supporter. The expedition brings together scientists, journalists, film makers, artists and a beach clean-up-team. The overarching objective – driven by the British Government - is to study the plastic pollution on Henderson Island and raise awareness of the global problem.
Governor of Pitcairn Documents Her First Visit
With 51 inhabitants, Pitcairn Island is one of the smallest and most remote territories on Earth. Its Governor Laura Clarke paid her first visit in May 2018 – and shot a short film documenting her experience.
Nat Geo Visits To Explore landmarks and artifacts from the HMS Bounty's final resting place
Video by Jim Napoli aboard the National Geographic Orion on Pitcairn Island
BBC’s Pitcairn Islands Wildlife and Heritage
Watch the three-part Britain's Treasure Islands documentary series on BBC FOUR, starting Tue 12 Apr 2016 21:00.
Edge of the World: Stunning Pitcairn Islands Revealed
In 2012 National Geographic's Pristine Seas project went on an expedition to the Pitcairn Islands—a legendary and remote archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean—and returned with footage of incredible natural wonders underwater and on land.
National Geographic Live: Enric Sala: Journey to the Pitcairn Islands
National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala dives deep into the waters of one of the most pristine places on Earth — the Pitcairn Islands — only to discover its delicate ecosystem is not as unspoiled as it may seem.