experience. The Faroe Islands is a country which is – and is not. It is in constant flux. It keeps disappearing: One moment it’s lost in the fog, and suddenly – there it is again in all its magnificent [...] develop strong networks is becoming more important. And still it is crucial for us to hold on strongly to our unique identity if we want to stay competitive. The burning question is: What role can a little nation [...] life’s vulnerability – and that is really inspirational. That is probably why creative people thrive here and why such magnificent art on an absolute top international level is created here. Actually, I was

such, to give a brief overview of what kind of entity our country is, and what kind of challenges and possibilities lie ahead. You may be aware that the Faroes as an autonomous country constitute a special [...] sediments thousands of metres below the surface. On this background it is possi­ble to make predictions of what you may find deep down, but one is always taking a risk, and you will not know if you find anything [...] striking about the Faroese economy, seen from an outsider’s view, is that we have an extremely tiny economy in a population of just under 50,000, and a total workforce of 26,000, of which 66% are employed

range of matters of common interest but too seldom do we get the chance to visit each other and see what is happening on the islands. This annual joint meeting with Faroes and the Scottish islands councils [...] visit. I am grateful to the Western Isles for hosting this second annual meeting and giving us such an interesting programme and warm hospitality. We were very impressed with the regeneration strategy Creating [...] Communities of the Future and with the progress being made in implementing it. Clearly Renewable Energy is vital to all the islands groups and it was good to see real, sustainable jobs being created at Arnish

anyone in the World. With John in place as an ?Ambassador? there is a sense that the Faroese have finally achieved the same status as other nationalities who have an Embassy as a link with their homeland and [...] necessity more technical. These together with the film gave everyone an appreciation of the mechanics of Oil exploration and exactly what progress has been made in Faroese waters. And one can only be impressed [...] country. However, with an official Representative now in place to look after Faroese interests and the development of a confident Faroese community how much better the Faroe Islands is now placed to deal with

have an agenda based on their national interests to pursue in their engagement with the Faroe Islands. They want visitors to return to their countries favourably disposed towards Britain. There is nothing [...] nothing dishonourable about this. It is a normal tool of diplomacy. But it does put the onus on the Faroese to decide what they want out of the relationship and to pursue this with equal determination. There [...] mutual interest. This means it is time for some strategic thinking about relations with the Faroe Islands closest neighbour to the South. A new relationship with Britain offers an opportunity to lessen dependence

least abroad. It is no big secret however, that both patience and professionalism is required if a contract is to be established with a large oil company. The beau racy is immense and it is all important [...] SheFar-cable. There is, and there will be an ever increasing requirement from the oil companies for tele­communi­cations, which is not being met today. For Faroe tele­communication companies an oil industry west [...] area, and therefore it is sensible to cooperate with a telecommuni­cations company capable of delivering such a service. This is where Føroya Tele comes into the picture, as it is capable of delivering

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company Mærsk is today one of their largest client, but it is Faroese who own the company, which now has a fully developed system with a large sales potential. The company is developing and with an office in [...] in the rather unique position that nobody else is doing what we are doing. This presents us with several advantages, but the danger is that the market is not familiar with the product. Experience shows [...] This month Keel Solution is participating in the large oil exhibition in Stavanger. All knowledge in one system Oil company activity is complex and extensive. Therefore, it is very important – not least

to be governed for centuries, at an agreeable distance, by the more easy-going Danes. Thanks chiefly to this single fact we were able to preserve our language, which is, incidentally, like Icelandic a direct [...] shall, for a couple of hours, be suspended. Swedish generosity Sweden to us in the Faroes is a cousin. And Swedish is, like the other branches of the Scandinavian language-tree, a sister-tongue. Older people [...] Today this treasure is part of the collection of books in our national library. Personally, I have benefited from this donation all my life. Nowadays, our link to Swedish culture is being maintained partly

enskum eisini: An event for people with immigrant backgrounds will be held in Nesvík from the 5th to the 7th of October. This event is the first one of its kind in The Faroe Islands. It is organized by The [...] inspiring environment for meetings between families, where one or both spouses have an immigrant background. The program is tailored to be relevant and beneficial to families with immigrant backgrounds, and [...] backgrounds on their life in the islands, workshops on topics such as the small Faroese society and what it means to have more than one language at home, beginner-friendly hikes, a musical performance by