Falklands in UK

On this day in 1982, the Battle of Goose Green concluded with a decisive British victory and the surrender of up to 1,400 Argentine troops.

Today, the Falklands remember those who served at Goose Green and their efforts in liberating Islanders held captive. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

On this day in 1982, the Battle of Goose Green begins as 2 PARA engage Argentine positions at Goose Green and Darwin.

The first and longest land battle of the Falklands War, 18 lives were lost as British forces battled against vastly superior numbers. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

Public statement: MLA Michael Goss speaks at Decolonisation Committee Regional Seminar

MLA Michael Goss is currently in Managua, Nicaragua, representing the Falkland Islands at the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation Regional Seminar.

The Regional Seminar is held annually in advance of the Committee's main session in New York. It brings together representatives of UN member states, administering powers, and non-self-governing territories to discuss decolonisation matters, and provides an opportunity for the Falkland Islands to make its case directly to participating delegations.

Today MLA Goss addressed the seminar, calling on delegates to recognise the Falkland Islands as a self-governing democracy whose people have already exercised their right to self-determination. He spoke of his own family's six generations in the Islands, the 2013 referendum, and the Falklands' continued willingness to be a responsible partner in the South Atlantic — noting that while the Islands delivered on their commitments under the 2024 UK-Argentina cooperation package, Argentina has yet to do the same.

MLA Goss renewed the Legislative Assembly's open invitation to the Committee to send a visiting mission to the Falkland Islands, telling delegates: "We have nothing to hide and everything to show."

A copy of his speech is available here:https://assembly.gov.fk/jdownloads/UN%20C24/Falkland%20Islands%20-%20Regional%20seminar%20-%20statement%2026.05.2026.pdf

Last week, HMS Medway travelled from the Falkland Islands to assist our friends in Tristan da Cunha.

Two medical personnel from the Falklands joined the ship's crew to support their response to the Hantavirus - fantastic to see the UK family supporting one another. 🇫🇰🇹🇦🇬🇧

On this day in 1982, SS Atlantic Conveyor was struck by two Exocet missiles with the loss of 12 lives - she then sunk under tow three days later.

Each year, Islanders gather at the Atlantic Conveyor Memorial in the Falklands to remember her crew’s service. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

On this day in 1982, HMS Coventry was attacked and sunk by the Argentine Air Force with the loss of 20 lives.

As ever, our thoughts are with those of Coventry’s crew and their friends and family as we remember their sacrifice. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

On this day in 1982, HMS Antelope is sunk following an attack by Argentine aircraft the day before, with the loss of two lives.

Our thoughts today remain with Antelope’s crew and the families and friends of Steward Mark Stephens and Staff Sgt Jim Prescott. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

On this day in 1982, HMS Ardent was attacked and heavily damaged by the Argentine Air Force with the loss of 22 lives - the ship sank the following day.

Today our thoughts are with the families and friends of Ardent’s crew and those who did not return home. 🇫🇰🇬🇧

FALKLAND ISLANDS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
PUBLIC STATEMENT

21 May 2026
Legislative Assembly marks anniversary of Landing Day

Today the Falkland Islands marks Landing Day, commemorating the landing of British forces at San Carlos on 21 May 1982.

We remember the courage and sacrifice of those who came to restore our freedom and right to self-determination. Their service, and the service of all who supported the liberation of our Islands, will never be forgotten.

The Falkland Islands Flag and the Union Flag will fly together on Victory Green until 1630 today. The Union Flag will then be exchanged with the Saint Helena Flag to mark Saint Helena Day, which also falls on 21 May — a reminder of the bonds we share with our fellow British Overseas Territories.

*ENDS*

Today, the people of the Falkland Islands commemorate Landing Day.

Marking the date when British forces landed at San Carlos Water, East Falkland - we remember all those who served and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

From the Sea, Freedom 🇫🇰🇬🇧