PAM Offshore has had many people employed in connection with the development of the Snøhvit-field – now only four remain. This project is almost com­pleted and the whole installa­tion has been delivered [...] 40 men, mainly electricians and welders, have been stationed in Egersund, where a floating barge has just been completed and delivered to Kashagan by the Caspian Sea. After the work on the barge became

opportunity. FIE coordinates the parti­cipation of Faroese companies at international trade fairs, and has organised national pavilions for a cross-section of industries at major events in cities such as Brussels [...] and improve their skills. The Faroese Oil Industries Association was established in April 2001 and has currently 39 members. Only companies can become members. The purpose of the association is: “…to gather [...] society. Among other things, the Association - together with the oil-operators in Faroese territory – has developed a standard contract for minor onshore business. The forerunner of Faroese Oil Industry A

are preparing themselves for a possible oil industry in the Faroes. Atlantic Supply Base in Runavik has been an active participant in the exploration drilling that have been made in the Faroes since 2001 [...] oil and gas will be found on the Faroese CS within three to five years, and this is because Chevron has found good and light oil only 8 km from the Faroese/UK border. The question is, of course, whether

conference can lay the basis for coming activities. Thor has become a provider of services in its field and according to Mr Joensen the company has enough tasks for all its supply vessels. It is important [...] they deliver services to the world’s largest seismic companies. Mr Gunnbjørn Joensen admits the pace has been fierce since they founded the company thirteen years ago, but this is due not least to the many [...] vessel “Thor Alpha” is set to join the fleet and in the autumn of next year a sister vessel, which has not yet been named will join. The hull of the Thor Alpha was floated from the Skála shipyard dock on

be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors. 4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, [...] íleguarvur, umhvørvi, matur og/ella liviháttur! Cancer Update from John Hopkins : 1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have [...] prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction. 9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed

as Guðrun & Guðrun – or the G!-festival which has been named as one of the best music venues in Europe today by several Music Magazines. Their success has been an eye-opener to the rest of us. Suddenly [...] From this creative gene pool the menu has it all: Traditional Faroese chain dance, choir music, folk music, jazz, blues, rock and punk. Almost every village has its own choir and/or up to several rock [...] (33%), construction and private services (33%) and public services (34%). •… has a total export of DKK 3,579,300,000 (2005). •… has a total imports of DKK 3,911,600,000 (2005). •… GDP is DKK 9,699,000,000

make people in the Faroes more aware of the fact that they can earn a living from tourism. SamVit has set out to improve this and many other things that affect our international relations. The Internet [...] Model As for strategies regarding the strengthening of tourism as an industry, the Irish tourism model has been a good source of inspiration for us. At the FlyFaroe 2007 convention this spring, travel writer [...] contact with the local people in this way, along with the slightly primitive image the Irish projected, has led to a lucrative tourism industry, which now contributes greatly to the national economy. Our Cultural

Music has always played an important role in Faroese society. The interest in music might be greater here than anywhere else in the world – this may be a result of the times we live in or the nature s [...] Local bands such as Boys in a Band and 200 have played at internationally recognized festivals. Teitur has taken the title of Best Male Singer at the Danish Music Awards, and Eivør won Best Vocalist and Best [...] Islands Enterprise, which is to carry out the chosen national policy regarding trade and industry, has supported the Faroese music scene for a long time. However, in 2005 the public institution allocated

Samuelsen has been working as a journalist in Norway and the Faroe Islands for many years. She was also for a period the official Press & Information officer for the Faroe Prime Minister’s office. She has since [...] Albright sat there in Oslo surrounded by an aura of will power and strength. A trait of Mr Clinton: he has always surrounded himself with strong women. Also here in the Faroes we are waiting in suspense for [...] tensions between the various religious fractions and thereby lower the terror threat. Mrs Angela Merkel has already shown her muscles in environmental issues, which is the world’s greatest threat today – possibly

successful in her endeavour to become the first female President of the United States or not, she has already become an inspiration and role model for women all over the world. It is women like her who