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Official Twitter for the Falkland Islands Government. Find us on: Facebook @FalkIslGov Instagram @falklands_gov Enquiries to [email protected]
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Happy Chilean Independence day! In #Falklands we have people from 68 different countries and 9% of them are from Chile 🇨🇱🇫🇰
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Happy #MargaretThatcherDay! In the #Falklands we remember & thank her for all she did to allow us to have the right to #selfdetermination “They are few in number, but they have a right to live in peace, to choose their own way of life and to determine their own allegiance.”
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Today in #Falklands we remember the 14 lives lost on HMS Glamorgan. We will remember them 🇫🇰🇬🇧
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10 January is a very special day in #Falklands where we celebrate Margaret Thatcher Day. On this day in 1983 Thatcher received the honorary freedom of the #Falklands
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#Falkland #Islands responds to Argentina’s decision to end the “Foradori-Duncan Pact”.#selfdetermination #Falklands #falklandislands .@JamesCleverly @DavidRutley
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Happy #Falklands Day! In 1592 Captain John Davis made the first recorded sighting of #Falklands on his ship the Desire. We are a growing, diverse and resilient community that has prospered over time thanks to the generations of people who have made these islands their home.
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Today in #Falklands on the anniversary of the Liberation of Goose Green many people paid their respects to the fallen. We will remember them 🇫🇰🇬🇧
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Today in #Falklands we remember all those who gave their lives during the Landing Operations in San Carlos waters #Wewillrememberthem
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Today in #Falklands we remember Sergeant Ian ‘Kiwi’ Nicolas Hunt of the Special Boat Squadron, Royal Marines. We will remember them 🇫🇰🇬🇧
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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended a reception to meet members of the #Falkland #Islands #community last night.🇫🇰. @RoyalFamily @GHFalklands .#Falklands
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#Falklands35 preview: Tomorrow the #Falklands will gather to remember all those who fought to defend our right to determine our own future.
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Today in #Falklands is Landing Day and we remember all those who gave their lives during the Landing Operations in San Carlos waters. #Wewillrememberthem 🇫🇰🇬🇧
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A service of remembrance was held today in #Falklands for M.V. Atlantic Conveyor which was hit by Exocet missiles. We also remembered H.M.S Coventry which was sunk by Argentine A-4 Skyhawks. We will remember them 🇫🇰🇬🇧
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Today in #Falklands very special bench was unveiled today. Many more will be placed around the Islands in due course 🇫🇰🇬🇧
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Today in #Falklands we remember all those who lost their lives around Fitzroy and Bluff Cove waters. We will remember them 🇫🇰🇬🇧
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On a snowy day in #Falklands we remember all those who lost their lives on the Atlantic Conveyor and HMS Coventry #Wewillrememberthem 🇫🇰
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Remembrance Sunday in #Falklands an opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. #Wewillrememberthem
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Today is Liberation Day and the 38th anniversary of the end of the Falkland Islands war. We thank all those who lost their lives in defence of our nation and who made the ultimate sacrifice in 1982 to secure our freedom #wewillrememberthem #FalklandIslands
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On Remembrance Day #Falklands remember all those who have lost their lives. #WeWillRememberThem
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In a little over an hour and a half the Falkland Islands will officially be declared mine-free. Today we ‘Reclaim the Beach’ at Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay - the final areas of our home to be cleared of the legacy of the terrible war in 1982. #ourislandhome #freedom #peace
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A fabulous flypast this afternoon in #Falklands arranged by @BFSouthAtlantic in honour of the #Coronation
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They’re here! #INSVTarini is moored in Stanley. We’re so proud to welcome these adventurous ladies and look forward to their time with us. His Excellency The Governor and MLA Stacy Bragger were there to greet the crew.
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After 74 days of war in 1982, 14 June marks our Liberation Day. We give thanks to those who fought for our freedom & we remember those who never returned home #Wewillrememberthem #FalklandIslands
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Today at 12pm #Falklands held a 96-gun salute to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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The Falkland Islands remember the naval sacrifices of 1982
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Today in #Falklands on the anniversary of the Liberation of Goose Green many people paid their respects to the fallen #Wewillrememberthem
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Today, the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was marked by a 21-gun salute on Victory Green in Stanley at midday.
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Liberation Day 2022, 40 years of the #Falklands have enjoyed freedom and self-determination thank you to all of the Task Force members of 1982 and to all those who protect us today. We will remember them 🇫🇰🇬🇧 #liberation @FalklandsinUK
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Falkland Islands Government strongly condemns Argentina’s decision to refuse permission for Brazilian airlink
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Happy #FalklandsDay 🇫🇰 1592 Captain John Davis made the first recorded sighting of #Falklands on his ship the Desire 428 years later we are a growing, diverse & resilient community that has prospered over time thanks to generations of people who have made the #islands their home
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#Falklands send their heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
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10 January is a very special day in #Falklands where we celebrate Margaret Thatcher Day. On this day in 1983 Thatcher received the honorary freedom of the #Falklands
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37 years ago today British forces landed at San Carlos, the ceremony was well attended by islanders and members from the armed forces #falklands #islandlife #wewillrememberthem
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Today we bid a fond farewell to the James Clark Ross who has been a friendly & familiar sight in #Falklands for over 30 years! With big waves & tooting of car & ship horns we wish her well and look forward to welcoming the RRS Sir David Attenborough soon #bonvoyage @BAS_News
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It’s been another busy day in #Falklands of #Coronation events with the Big Lunch and volunteer ExPo
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The #Falklands would like to extend their warmest birthday wishes to Her Majesty the Queen! #birthday #islandlife #parade
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Happy Falklands Day! On 14 August 1592 Captain John Davis made the first recorded sighting of the islands on his ship The Desire, we honour the ship on our flag and our motto ‘Desire the Right’ We hope everyone has a fantastic Falklands Day 🇫🇰 Photo credit @SquareUK & Sally H
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The right to self-determination and have a say in our own future is fundamental to people of the #Falklands. Any decisions affect our lives.
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29 May 1982 Goose Green is liberated. As is tradition the snow made an appearance but that did not stop a large crowd attending the service of remembrance for all those who gave their lives for our freedom. We will remember them 🇫🇰🇬🇧 #falklands #LookingForwardat40
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Delighted to hear the crew of the #INSVTarini crossed Cape Horn at 1800hrs on 18 January and should be arriving in the #Falklands within the next few days. We are really looking forward to welcoming these intrepid ladies! #narishakti #womenpower
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A large crowd attended the Goose Green memorial service in #Falklands 39 years ago we remember all those who laid down their lives for our freedom. #Wewillrememberthem
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Remembrance Sunday @falklands as the parade approaches the Cross of Sacrifice service @stanley #falklands # lestweforget
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A service of remembrance was held today in #Falklands for M.V. Atlantic Conveyor which was hit by Exocet missiles. We also remembered H.M.S Coventry which was sunk by Argentine A-4 Skyhawks. #Wewillrememberthem 🇫🇰🇬🇧
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Today, 14 June the people of #Falklands remember & thank those who laid down their lives for the freedom of the Falkland Islands. Veterans & members of the armed forces join members of the community to give thanks on this important day #islandlife #remembrance
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Today marks the anniversary of the British recapture of South Georgia
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On #RemembranceSunday we remember with gratitude those who made the ultimate sacrifice to liberate the #Falklands in 1982 and the 22 Islanders who died in #WW1, & 24 killed in #WW2, to maintain our freedom. #WeWillRememberThem @PoppyLegion @SAMA82office #LestWeForget
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At 11am today, Saturday 21 May, local people, SAMA82 veterans and serving personnel attended the service of remembrance at San Carlos. 40 years ago hundreds of brave men arrived on our shores and we remembered and thanked all those who never made it home. We will remember them
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Today is a historic day with agreement to operate a new weekly flight between #Falklands & #Brazil as @ElsbyB says “This new flight. will support long term economic growth in the islands and will result in significant growth for our tourist industry in particular.” #islandlife
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#Falklands remembers all those who laid down their lives on this #RemembranceSunday #wewillrememberthem
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Happy #FalklandsDay! 🇫🇰🇫🇰 In 1592 John Davis sighted the Islands onboard his ship ’Desire’ We are quite a musical country, did you know the Song of the #Falklands was written/composed in the 1930s by Christopher Lanham, a UK teacher who was a #Falklands travelling Camp teacher 🎵
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#Falklands are so proud to be an Overseas Territory and part of the U.K. family 🇫🇰🇬🇧.
Wonderful to see such prominence given to the flags of the Overseas Territories. #Coronation . Photo credit: @bbcstudios
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Welcome to the city of Stanley in #FalklandIslands! The new sign has been updated to recognise our status as a city and our twinning with #Portsmouth and #Whitby . #Islandlife #welcometoourislands @portsmouthtoday @Whitby_TC
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#FalklandIslands are due to receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine next month, we would like to thank colleagues in the @FCDOGovUK and @GHFalklands who have helped ensure we had access to the vaccine at the earliest opportunity #islandlife
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Falkland Islands fly the flag for self-determination
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Today we remember Sergeant Ian ‘Kiwi’ Nicholas Hunt of the Special Boat Squadron, Royal Marines #Wewillrememberthem
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Happy #ArmedForcesDay British Armed Forces members past & present & there are also many #Islanders who have served or are serving in the British Forces and we say a huge thank you for everything that you have done & continue to do for the #Falklands #thankyou #wewillrememberthem
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Fisheries Patrol Vessel, Lilibet had her official naming ceremony today. Her name was chosen last year by a #Falklands school child in honour of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II @LarusDom
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Meet the 10 #Falkland #Islands #Defence #Force soldiers, who on Saturday 6 May, alongside other Commonwealth and the British Overseas Territories, and all Services of the UK’s Armed Forces, will have the honor of being part of His Majesty's #Coronation
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Happy #Falklands Day! On this day in 1592 Captain John Davis made the first recorded sighting of the Falklands on his ship the Desire. 427 years later we are thriving community and we wish everyone a happy Falklands Day! 🇫🇰🇫🇰 #islandlife
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It was a historic day today for the Falkland Islands. Family members of 90 previously unidentified Argentine soldiers came to pay their respects
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Today marks the 37th anniversary of the liberation of the #Falkland islands. We thank those who lost their lives in defence of our freedom and who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live in peace and safety. #wewillrememberthem
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#Falkland #Islands celebrate the coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen #Coronation
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and we commemorate the bravery of all those whose service and sacrifice turned the tide of the Second World War. Two #Falkland #Islanders were there that day, Flt Lt Norman McLeod and RAMC Field Nurse, First Class Robert Rumbolds
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Today is the Falkland Islands General Election, when people exercise their right to self-determination by electing 8 members of our Legislative Assembly. Polls close at 6pm with results due around 10pm FI time. (Don’t worry the image below is NOT a queue of last minute voters…)
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Tonight, freedom of the #Falkland #Islands was gifted to all South Atlantic Medal Holders. Task Force members who have made the #Falklands their home as well as members of the FIDF who were here in 1982 received the framed declaration We are forever grateful for our freedom
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The #Falklands flag flies at half-mast for all those affected by the awful events in Brussels
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#Queensbirthday #parade #flypast 21 gun salut in a sunny #Stanley #Falklands @foreignoffice @DefenceHQ
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God save the King. #Falklands #RoyalFamily.
HE The Governor was proud to Proclaim the new Sovereign, His Majesty Charles III, at Government House this morning #Falklands #RoyalFamily #GodSaveTheKing
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We hope that everyone has been able to enjoy themselves, but also ensured there was time for reflection and remembrance. The picture just shows how important the remembrance of 1982 continues to be for #Falklands We will remember them 🇫🇰🇬🇧 .Photo credit: Maeve Daly-Llamosa
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The Falkland Islands Government would like to wish you all a very Merry #Christmas, and a prosperous New Year. #Falklands
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Happy #worldpenguinday🐧 #Falklands are proud to have 5 species of penguin that visit our Islands: 🐧King Penguin 🐧Rockhopper Penguin 🐧Macaroni penguin 🐧Magellanic penguin 🐧Gentoo Penguin 📸Marc Bouldoukian captured this footage of the arrival of a King Penguins chick 🐣
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A good attendance at the ecumenical service held in Memorial Wood this evening as part of the 40th Anniversary commemoration #Falklands
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The result of the #Falklands referendum remains clear 10 years on #selfdetermination #ourvoiceourchoice @FalklandsinUK @FalklandsRepUK @GHFalklands
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On the 1st November 1846, the Royal Falkland Islands #Police force was established. Happy 170th Birthday RFIP!!! #Falklands.
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#FalklandIslands had no indigenous population & were settled by Britain 250 years ago here at Port Egmont.
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On a bright but cold afternoon in #Falklands we remember the 14 lives lost on HMS Glamorgan #WeWillRememberThem
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We are a small community, one based on mutual respect & self-reliance. To learn more about #Falklands life, see
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The people of the Falkland Islands wish to express our heartfelt sympathies for Her Majesty the Queen and the wider Royal family on the passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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Happy #FalklandsDay 14 August 1592 Captain John Davis discovered the islands on board his ship Desire which is proudly featured on our flag. 426 years later we are a thriving community with our own traditions, culture & plenty of penguins #islandlife #history #livingwithpenguins
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Decommissioned S&R Sea King #helicopter was donated to the @FIMuseum today by the Commander of the British Forces. Thankyou. #Falklands.
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We remember today in #Falklands those who gave their lives on HMS Glamorgan today. #WeWillRememberThem . Photo credit: Teena Ormond
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Argentina Refuses to engage with us, the Islanders, but wants ownership of our country. #MyVoiceMatters #Falklands
http://t.co/0YdRpKcZZh.
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10 January is a very special day in #Falklands where we celebrate Margaret Thatcher Day. As part of the 40th Anniversary commemoration @FIMuseum and @FIAssociation will be hosting a day of events to remember and thank Baroness Thatcher #Falklands
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Congratulations to every single one of our #Falklands team! It’s been amazing to watch - we are sure you have inspired more of our athletes and budding athletes to work on their sport and try and attend the next games! 🥳🇫🇰 @birminghamcg22 Photo credit: FINSC
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Today in #Falklands marks 38 years since British Forces landed at San Carlos. The service was well attended but respected the social distancing guidelines #Wewillrememberthem #islandlife
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10 years ago, #FalklandIslanders were asked if we wished to retain our political status as UK Overseas Territory. 99.8% voted to remain part of the UK family & that feeling remains strong today #selfdetermination #ourvoiceourchoice #Falklands @FalklandsinUK @JamesCleverly
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