would again wish to repeat the invitation and on this occasion to extend it to your colleagues on the recently formed Council of Elders. The founding of this body is indeed a momentous development. It can [...] Mandela On two previous occasions I have sent you a written invitation to visit the Faroe Islands. This has been done in my capacity of Editor-in-Chief of Sosialurin the leading newspaper of the Faroe Islands [...] ons. Our country offers a secluded stress-free environment enhanced by a closeness to nature. All this lends itself to creative thinking and discussion. And while you would be free from any unwarranted

welfare services of high standards. This is why Føroya Landsstýri - the Faroese Government - has implemented a long-term strategy process of the title ‘Vision 2015’. In this vision-plan which amongst others [...] another. Yet, this is exactly what our welfare project attempts – namely to create an atmosphere in which social, industrial and economic spheres come together in a expanding dialectic synthesis. This is how [...] innovation and globalisation, the very foundation is the development of the Faroese welfare society. This is why we for the first time with Vision 2015 have made strategic comprehensive plans for welfare

in Reykjavik. This was a visit, which projected Iceland firmly on to the map of the international world. It is still a fact that when people mention the town of Reykjavik, people say this was the town, [...] our country this will assist in the promotion of the Faroes on to the world map, There are several indicators, which suggest that many eyes around the world are focused upon the Faroes and this visit. We [...] these two gentlemen have agreed to visit and I sincerely want to thank all those involved in making this exceptional visit possible. These are two huge names, which we over the years have become acquainted

possible results for as many people as possible, while he was so fortunate to have the opportunity. This is the attitude that characterizes a great leader. ??The distance between the reddish brown house [...] Washington is immense. Thousands of kilometers divide the United States from the Faroe Islands. But this did not deter the Norse a thousand years ago. In fragile wooden boats they set sail from the Northern [...] But archaeological studies have proven that they discovered America a long time before Columbus. In this way the Nordic peoples and Americans have quite a few things in common. Our ties are in reality a

boast. Tórshavn is the center of the Faroe Islands and this is where the first settlers convened a thing, an assembly, well over 1000 years ago. Today this assembly, called Løgtingið, is the Faroese Parliament [...] considered the world’s oldest parliament. Tórshavn is administered by a politically elected city council. This council, like other democratically elected bodies, is divided into a majority and a minority, reflecting

TOGETHER HOMO SAPIENS Are we not boasting af belonging to this noble race when shall we be so mature that we can show it in deed. In connection with this tragedy many important people would have given their [...] the whole world. It did sadden me that among your first words you especially stresses: COWARDS! And this is going to be REVENGED. True. I well understand that the first shock after an atrocity of such dimension [...] been hit on one chin then to turn the other as well But you could try to find new solutions I know this sounds both naive and banal and utopical but can we afford to leave any options untried Rather than

occupy no prominent position in the world. Indeed, this bleak, windswept archipelago may sometimes seem almost invisible. Nevertheless, the development of this small community within the cultural and geographical [...] selection of Swedish literary classics. 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 [...] social security and we should like other nations to learn from our experience with regard to this crucial area: This is the faith from which we start: Men shall know commonwealth again From bitter searching

did not hesitate to grant our support to the organisers of the visit. At Eik Banki we believe, that this visit is an excellent opportunity for all of us to to be inspired and reminded of how much you can

especially with the United States. The arrival of such distinguished visitors is but another evidence of this remarkable and heartening trend. Our country has launched upon an ambitious program, which has come [...] central as well. Education admittedly is key and we are keenly motivated to enhance our collaboration in this area by contributing in areas where our competence is strong and our experience seasoned. For example [...] Increasing international collaboration demands that our students be proficient in English. In response to this indisputable trend, our students are now studying English earlier in school and our school book authority

maelstrom, which spins ever faster. If we handle this correctly, it should boost our brand in global society unlike ever before. The organization of this visit is a great credit to the House of Industry [...] youth. Today we are facing a new challenge and we should seize this opportunity, now that the whole world’s projectors will be focusing on this little mountainous country, which is barely even visible on [...] whole should benefit greatly from this. It will be much easier to establish relations with the world, which to a great extent is bound together by communication, after this visit by the former US president