developments in technology and changing role of the state in regional development. Based on a case study of one locality, as an example, I consider the effects of these changes and how men and women cope with [...] Center of the City University of New York. Hon vitjar í Føroyum í sambandi við Granskingarverkætlanina fyri Økismenning í Klaksvík. Um fyrilesturin sigur hon: In the talk I will examine some of the tr
The onset of the North Atlantic Igneous Province in a rifting perspective, og varð prentað í Geological Magazine í mai 2009. Seinna greinin kallaðist Early Cenozoic saucer-shaped sills of the Faroe Islands: [...] Islands: an example of intrusive styles in basaltic lava piles, og var prentaðí The Journal of the Geological Society í januar mánaði í fjør. Ein grein afturat er undir fyrireiking. Teir tríggir, Dr. [...] Ritgerðin ber heitið: Petrogenetic Evolution, Geometries and Intrusive Styles of the Early Cenozoic Saucer-Shaped Sills of the Faroe Islands. Í ritgerðini verða ymisk vísindalig atlit tengd at sjey stórum
already seen a growing number of offers for visitors who wish to explore the sea – through both traditional experiences such as fishing,´and sightseeing, but also newer opportunities – for example diving. One [...] One fine example is the village of Hvítanes, just outside of Tórshavn. Local divers tell me that they have travelled all over the world, but nowhere have they found an ocean as clear as the one here in [...] largest sea cave in the world – featuring some of our most talented local musicians. The natural acoustics of these grottos create an sound like no other – truly, a concert for life! But in order to keep our
Oil companies have for a long time being looking for a clear-cut taxation situation between the Faroes and the UK. A dual tax agreement has now finally been agreed between the two countries, and this will [...] pension fund is located? This is just one of the many questions which must be settled before an agreement is signed. Over these past few years there are many examples of Nordic senior citizens, whose official [...] bilateral agreement between the UK and the Faroes, the Nordic countries, of which the Faroes and a partner to, are working on a new multilateral tax agreement, which is intended to come into force in 2010
als when they need any kind of help or advice. Arriving at a foreign country as a newcomer and trying to integrate is not always easy. Everything is different and on top of that, the language and the culture [...] from other countries that newcomers often have a difficult start. Eventhough many things are different, we must in good relations find a gentle way of a good integration. And I think, that the Town Council [...] Tórshavn has a lot more focus on integration than we have today. Integration must be on our political agenda. As Tórshavn is the capital, it would be appropriate that we serve as a model for the rest of the country
participation in an oil industry in general. He is also of the opinion that Faroese are good at making themselves visible, by for example having a stand in the festival area and adds that he is always very [...] area of 18.800 sq m2. -“I am particularly proud of the diversification we have at the exhibition this year. The ONS festival is on the Stavanger harbour and is also an aspect I am especially proud of, as [...] special in that we have all of the worlds largest energy companies as participants, so many contacts will no doubt be made at the exhibition. The exhibition however, is also a social event, were old friends
Golfstreymurin at steðga?" og kl. 14 hevur Ian Salter fyrilestur um evnið "A climate mitigation strategy using marine algae? An example of scientific misrepresentation for economic gain", skrivar Havstovan á [...] síggja nýggja stásiliga havrannsóknarskipið. Skipið er opið frá kl. 9 til kl. 16, og vitjandi sleppa m.a. at síggja royndarstovur, fabrikkina, messuna, maskinrúmið og brúnna. Eisini eru fólk frá Havstovuni
the possibility of converting wave-power into a source of electricity. Later this autumn, drilling will begin upon a sixth exploration well in our waters and an agreement has been made on a seventh well drilling [...] and hydrocarbon issues: “A general debate has been on a proposed new energy policy, and a new power legislation Act was passed during the last sitting. The overriding aim for a new energy policy is that [...] become members of a project group together with our authorities, tasked with carrying out further surveys to determine how wind energy combined with new technology can achieve the objective of a sustainable
Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and one of the principal drafters of the Declaration of Independence, once reflected in a letter written in 1803 to James Monroe that some men [...] For example, building upon our understanding of the sea, we in the Faroes are endeavoring to enter into a variety of collaborations with ocean research centers from around the globe to create a world-class [...] serve the human race on a "broad scale". It is an immense pleasure to welcome to our distant shores these two men of distinction who have indeed served all humanity on a "broad scale", a scale that only future
important part of Faroese identity, of our brand as a nation and as a business opportunity. It is our main function to encourage innovation and enterprise, and that includes encouraging a growing music [...] increased investment and a thriving pool of talent, we see more and more successes abroad, where the Faroe Islands have become increasingly recognized as a potential source of contemporary talent. Local [...] institution allocated half a million DKK (approx. USD 95,000) a year to support music business development in various ways. At the time, this was an extensive slice of the overall budget of the institution. »We
