resources within the people is utilised. That a Government of men only and a Parliament consisting almost entirely of men is sending a signal to the rest of the world of a one-eyed parliament instead of [...] in environmental issues, which is the world’s greatest threat today – possibly even more so than acts of terror. A Clinton is definitely better than a Bush, if the USA is to join in the small club of countries [...] Please do us a favour: Whisper into the ears of our politicians and business leaders alike, that a precondition for a country – large or small – to cope being a nation in the world today is that the full
Islands have as a travel destination? The fact that our country is a small archipelago in the middle of the big ocean in the periphery of western society makes us quite unique and special. Many consider islands [...] Baby Out with the Bath Water So in a way, the Faroes sell themselves as a tourist destination, but since we have not really developed a real tourism industry yet, it is essential that we do our best to meet [...] Islands as a tourist destination is one of our goals, because the tourist industry can lead to so much more and create grounds for other industries as well. A New Course for the Tourism Industry It is very important
March this year, described her experience in a radio programme in this way: »It’s a cosmic experience. The Faroe Islands is a country which is – and is not. It is in constant flux. It keeps disappearing: One [...] visiting a place like this. So even if this country has developed into a modern society fully in line with our neighbours, we have been keeping a low profile outwards for a long time. Living tranquil is living [...] faroes.t.html Here is an interesting broadcast about the Faroe Islands from PBS, mainly focusing on the killing of pilot whales, but covers a lot of other ground. The website is also a great introduction
the Port of Runavik. To many of the companies, Offshore Europe is among the most important events of the year, and a great opportunity for them to showcase their services. Many of them have participated [...] - building an area of expertise, which will be of great importance for a potential future oil industry to flourish. There is a lot of excitement in the air this autumn with the drilling of the William well [...] activity will attract many visitors to the Faroese national pavilion,” is the message from the organisers. About SamVit - Faroe Islands Enterprise SamVit - Faroe Islands Enterprise is the name of the two
become a door opener for Føroya Tele regarding many other services, both here and not least abroad. It is no big secret however, that both patience and professionalism is required if a contract is to be [...] the SheFar-cable. It is understood BP will initially rent data capacity for a five-year period. The linking of oil platforms west of Shetland ashore is not a new idea. The demand for a permanent link ashore [...] 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
country in where the 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 [...] have been transferred to southern European countries, where tax is substantially lower. Another issue is, how do you tax people and how do you tax investments?”, says the minister. While all these questions [...] 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
John 3:16 Killing many for profit And material things While death takes its toll. No matter how much you try Your lies will always die The truth will outlive the lie You talk about a nations freedom Yet [...] There is no birth or death You men of power Sons of Seth Even your souls must choose Between light and darkness When will you choose peace and love And rid us of your wars and harshness “What does a man [...] Towering cowards Towering cowards Aw warring, aw words babble March onwards Arch in words Pow Err Power A word Powered by Babel The Tower of Power Powered by towering cowards Towering cowards Cowards “The light
discovery. Is it potentially commercial or is it not? That is the question being asked in the wake of conflicting reports. The 12/2-1z Rockall Basin well drilled last year appeared to encounter a significant [...] deepwater Nigeria, it is hardly surprising that the North-west European effort is so low key. And, as rigs gradually but inexorably migrate out of the North Sea, the more difficult it is likely to become in [...] would be obliged to release a great deal more data than has been made available. It would be more difficult to shroud a well in mystery for years on end ? tight hole status ? than is customarily the case,
There was a great buzz about the place back in 1978. When I arrived first there was a lot of construction work going on; such as earth moving, civil construction work, laying the foundations for a lot of the [...] created a prosperous society that enjoys one of the highest standards of living anywhere in Britain. A unique partnership between the industry and the local authority has secured the islands a steady stream [...] communities, it is worth noting that when oil was first found in the northern North Sea, some 30 years ago, many Shetlanders were not keen to seen the industry arriving. Shetlanders had been living a certain lifestyle
287million might be recoverable over a 24-year period. Depending on how Phase-1 works out, further development is possible, with a recoverables target of 400mmb, though there is informal talk of more than 500mmb [...] Offshore Faroes 2003 JEREMY CRESSWELL . Not only is it a lifeline to Sullom Voe, getting this giant of a field onstream will be the end of a 27-year haul, given that Clair was located west of Shetland [...] t has been shelved at least once. But now the project is unstoppable, with construction past the halfway mark and apparently on track. Clair is a monster in more ways than one. It?s not just huge (220sq
