The Falkland Islands flag flew above No 6 on Sunday to commemorate the 44th anniversary of the Falkland Islands' Liberation Day.

A statement from the Government follows below:

The Falkland Islands flag is currently flying above No 6 Convent Place to commemorate the 44th anniversary of the Falkland Islands' Liberation Day. Gibraltar played a significant role in the British liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentine invasion. Liberation Day, marked on 14th June each year, commemorates that historic event and pays respect to the 255 British Servicemen and 3 Falkland Islands civilian women who gave their lives in defence of freedom, democracy and our British way of life.