Tag: Liberation Monument

• Wednesday, June 14th 2023 - 12:14 UTC

  14 June 2023, marks the 41st Anniversary of the Liberation from Argentine occupation

  

  In a resolute display of solidarity, the Falkland Islands have once again voiced their unwavering commitment to their political status as a British Overseas Territory. As the nation commemorates the 41st anniversary of its liberation from Argentine forces, the islanders have reiterated their desire to remain part of the UK family. The Falkland Islands held a landmark referendum in March 2013, in which an overwhelming majority voted in favor of their continued association with the United Kingdom.

• Friday, June 12th 2020 - 15:40 UTC

  Falklands marks 38th anniversary of liberation from Argentine occupation in 1982

  

  To mark the anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982, the following program has been arranged by Gilbert House for Sunday 14 June 2020.

• Wednesday, January 13th 2016 - 03:51 UTC

  Princess Anne in the Falkland Islands laid a wreath at Liberation Monument

  

  Due to adverse weather, the timings for the two events which were due to take place in the Falkland Islands later this month on the occasion of the visit of HRH The Princess Royal Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence took place on Tuesday in Stanley.

• Friday, September 6th 2013 - 00:47 UTC

  Falklands to honour Baroness Thatcher with a sculpted bronze bust

  

  The Falkland Islands Government is in the process of commissioning a sculptor to create a memorial bust of Baroness Thatcher. The project follows a public consultation held to determine how to best commemorate the late Margaret Thatcher in the Falkland Islands.

• Friday, June 14th 2013 - 20:08 UTC

  Falklands turns out to commemorate Liberation Day and pay tribute to British Forces

  

  The most important date in the recent history of the Falkland Islands was commemorated on Friday, June 14 by Falkland Islanders and veterans of the 1982 war.

• Wednesday, June 1st 2011 - 16:55 UTC

  Falklands marks 29th anniversary of June 14 liberation from Argentine occupation

  

  The Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly has announced the program to mark the anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands from Argentine occupation in 1982 which will take place next Tuesday14 June 2011.