Falklands Forty Schools Competition • a UK overseas territory 🇫🇰 • home to over 1 million penguins 🐧 • win an adventure of a lifetime to the Falklands 🤩
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Top #Job: #Communications and #Media Officer @FalklandsinUK @FalklandsGov £38,781 to £44,716 + Monthly #London Allowance | #Westminster --> details & apply through the #PublicAffairs industry jobs board: bit.ly/3xQD2Sw
The #friendships made and how the group were welcomed in the #Falklands made a big impression on Warwick during his visit. He even had the opportunity to shear a sheep!
#falklandislands #schoolcompetition #farms #sheepshearing
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Sophie was inspired by the meeting with women who have made successful careers in the #Falklands and the #wildlife she saw on Sea Lion Island.
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Born in Argentina and now living in the UK, Maggie wanted to experience the# Falklands, meet #Islanders and see the amazing #wildlife found in the Islands.
#falklandislands #selfgoverning
While battling the famous Falklands’ wind, Izzy recalls her memories of learning Falklands’ dancing, being welcomed by the #community and the #friendships she made during the trip.
#falklandislands #falklands #dancing #penguins
Chloe shares her experiences of horse riding and kayaking from the Falklands and talks about her desire to return to the Islands to work on farms.
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Amy returns to the #Falklands where she lived when she was younger. Her highlights were meeting the Falkland’s elected Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Islands’ #community.
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Meet Abbie from Londonderry who entered the competition for a chance to visit the home of her grandmother. Listen to her incredible experience in the #Falklands.
#falklandislands #wildlife #environment #community #schoolcompetition
In February, seven winners of the Falklands Forty Schools Competition went on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the #Falklands. During their visit, they met Islanders, penguins, & dolphins, & made lifelong friendships. See their incredible experience!
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We are delighted to see that the @standingwgiants #Falklands Tribute is being hosted by @RoyalArmouries, #FortNelson in #Portsmouth, from today until July 9th 2023. Book your free ticket now at royalarmouries.org
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Join us in tribute to those who served in The #Falklands War on a 10-mile ‘Yomp’ on Sat 17 June from Instow to RMB Chivenor or take part virtually on your own 10-mile route. You’ll get a bespoke medal and raise £50 or more to receive a free VC Hoodie! ow.ly/BNp050NhqGN
The Hon. Roger Spink MLA in the #FalklandIslands Assembly talks about the 10th anniversary of the #Falklands referendum and relations with #Argentina. @FalklandsGov #Selfdetermination
'We will succeed despite our neighbours.'
Chairman of the Falklands Islands Chamber of Commerce, the Honourable Roger Sprink MLA, says the people on the island feel safe despite Argentina demanding fresh talks on the islands’ sovereignty.
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Happy #CommonwealthDay from the #FalklandIslands. The #Commonwealth is made up of 56 independent states that come together to celebrate our vast diversity & unity, with the aim of working together.#Commonwealth23 #Falklands #Selfdetermination #UKOT @UKOTAssociation
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#OTD 2013, the #FalklandIslands #Referendum result of 99.8% voting to remain a UK Overseas Territory was announced. We mark the 10th anniversary with a film about the momentous result & #Falklands #SelfDetermination. Trailer below & full film via: youtube.com/watch?v=ufmV27uS…
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The result of the #Falklands referendum remains clear 10 years on #selfdetermination #ourvoiceourchoice @FalklandsinUK @FalklandsRepUK @GHFalklands
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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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In 2013, the people of the Falkland Islands held an internationally observed referendum, in which 99.8% of voters, on a turnout of 92%, voted to remain a UK Overseas Territory. #Falklands #SelfDetermination
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10yrs ago today we Falkland Islanders voted in an internationally observed referendum.
The figures below speak for themselves. 🇫🇰🇬🇧
#SelfDetermination #FalklandIslands
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On the 10th anniversary of the Falkland Islands sovereignty referendum, Shadow Overseas Territories Minister, @SDoughtyMP, underlines @UKLabour commitment to the Falklands and Islanders right to self-determination. #SelfDetermination #Labour
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Uruguayan news team visits #FalklandIslands ahead of #Falklands referendum 10th anniversary. en.mercopress.com/2023/03/10…
Congratulations to #PrinceEdward, as he is made #DukeOfEdinburgh on his birthday today. We fondly recall his visit to the #FalklandIslands for the 25th anniversary of the #Falklands Conflict in 2007 and the visits of his late father before him.
