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Falkland Islands commemorate Margaret Thatcher Day
Photo: Falkland Islands Government The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked Margaret Thatcher Day on January 10, paying tribute to the late British Prime Minister for her leadership during the 1982 Falklands War. The day is observed annually to honor her role in safeguarding the Islands’ right to self-determination.
MLAs John Birmingham, Leona Roberts, and Gavin Short laid flowers at the Margaret Thatcher bust on Ross Road in a ceremony reflecting the community’s gratitude. “Margaret Thatcher Day is a poignant moment for us to remember and express our gratitude for Lady Thatcher’s courage and leadership during one of the most defining periods in our history,” said MLA Roberts, Chair of the Legislative Assembly.
Thatcher’s decisive actions following the Argentine invasion in 1982 ensured the liberation of the Falkland Islands, reinforcing the principle of self-determination and strengthening ties with the United Kingdom. The Legislative Assembly called on residents to reflect on the importance of preserving the freedoms won during that conflict.
“Her legacy reminds us of the resilience of our community and the enduring values of democracy and self-determination,” Roberts added.
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Jan 12th, 2025 - 03:03 pm +6The illegal Argentine invasion and the unnecessary loss of 900 lives does make one sick.
The childish repetition of the Peronist lies also is quite sickening
Or maybe you are feeling sick because you swallowed something even more pungent than Peronism
Who knows?
The UN says different about self determination, suck it up troll.
Jan 15th, 2025 - 06:04 pm +1You did not recover anything, you have never owned the Falklands, and if you ever try again you will be obliterated, nearly a thousand people died because of your lies,
You are talking complete nonsense as usual Zit, the right to self determination applies to all , Argentina and Spain tried to block it at the UN, it FAILED. its not my interpretation in any way shape or form. just a pathetic desperate thought that you cling too,
Jan 16th, 2025 - 09:54 am +1As for the military garbage you keep spouting, you live in a dream world, UKs military budget for the Falklands is miniscule and decades ahead of what you have, technology is moving fast, weapons systems will bel advancing so much , the UK not England, you cant even get that correct, would destroy anything that gets near Falklands territorial waters, no Argentine government would fund a huge military ever again, they dont trust them, but go ahead spend spend spend, it will achieve nothing, you need to grow up
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