companies in case they scare them off: – I think there is no reason for such an attitude, because as long as the oil price is where it currently is, the Faroes will definitely be interesting. The oil companies [...] Delivery will be next year and in 2009. These are so-called PSV vessels, or Platform Supply Vessels. – Competition is fierce in the oil industry and it takes some doing to gain a foothold. Our operational [...] the CEO for Supply Service. In this connection he adds that the vessels currently being built by Supply Service meet all the latest demands, are in excess in this respect of what is required for our waters

the Oil Companies will find oil and gas on the Faroes CS. We are making preparations for the BP exploration “William” well later this year and the challenges ahead of us, says Eli. I would like to use [...] Skalafjord the best place I am convinced myself that Skalafjord is the best place for a supply base. - By nature, the Skalafjord is very good. When tenders were invited for the supply port, several ports [...] exploration well’s, have been well satisfied with our service, so I do not think there is any reason to move the supply base away from Runavik, says Eli Lassen. It is very important to be able to offer good

which, before, we could only find in our dreams. I think we are only beginning to understand the impact that our ability to harness our own creative assets will have on our future. Faroe Islands - a Melting [...] 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 moment it’s lost in the fog, and suddenly – there it is again [...] 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 like the Faroe Islands play in a globalised

because it is our purity, authenticity and uniqueness that gives us a competitive advantage. Tourism Creates Ground for Other Industries In the Faroe Islands today we are very dependent on our export of [...] 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 to organise [...] the 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

understands the power of words and symbolism. Symbolically it is of great importance that people like Mr Clinton and Mr Blix visit our country. I hope the essence of their words reaches the people, as just [...] the Nordic House. Personally, I »met« Mr Clinton on the 2nd of November 1999, at a Remembrance Day in Oslo – the fourth anniversary for the killing of Mr Yitzhak Rabin. It was very easy to become entranced [...] just a pastime hobby for men only. The larger countries have realised that the right man for the job is quite often a woman! Dear Mr Clinton, the country you are visiting today will most likely become the

audacious some might say, but I for one am the eternal optimist, and I must admit the dream seems to ring true, given the country’s history of patiently and steadfastly striving for excellence in a very practical [...] ne for intrepid explorers, often ignored and more often plundered, it has endured, even flourished, and the people of the Faroes evince a most remarkable spirit of forbearance and determination. I did [...] Shortly after our arrival, I set up my international law practice and business consultancy and began the rounds of introducing myself to anyone and everyone who could spare the time for a cup of coffee

is not always the best way. Diversity is hard, but I it is crucial for growth. I am still Faroese, and I will always stick to Faroese values. But now I understand that even we can learn something from the [...] many, I did not have the sweet feeling of adventure I had expected. However, I was happy to be done traveling for now. In the car on the way to the school, I looked out the windows. Nothing was as I had [...] knowledge I have gained there is monumental. But my schooling has not only happened in the classroom. Before I left for America, a girl asked me if I didn’t think it was to far away to go. I had told her

banks have gone abroad, the IT company Formula has proven to have a good strong concept for the Nordic market and is going for Europe. We see smaller niche solutions in the IT field aswell with Simprentis [...] . But it has also been a struggle to do so. The Faroes have not been independent since it came under first Norwegen than Danish rule. However the Faroes have also acted very independently and it seems [...] creates a will to create. The rise of educational level demands development. The geographic remoteness requires a very interesting society in order to attract our young and educated people back, and it is evolving

and you will not know if you find anything, before you actually hit it with the drill. Let me now, ladies and gentlemen, reassure you that I will not dive further into the technicalities, as it would neither [...] condition for the positive deve­lop­ment of our society. That is also why we are still expand­ing our degree of political independence. We are convinced that no one is better situated to plan for our own good [...] look for alternatives to fossil fuels, even though we know that we will be quite dependent upon them for still more decades to come. In the Faroes we already get almost half of the power for our electricity

message to Mrs. Clinton, who is running for President of the United States. A strong message that there is a need for change – a need for universal values and respect for human rights.   Sources: www.amnestyusa [...] Section. It is our pleasure to welcome Mr. Bill Clinton and Mr. Hans Blix to the Faroe Islands to speak about globalization. In an age of globalization, mar­red by division and discord, the need for universal [...] right to life. It is irrevocable and can be inflicted on the innocent. It has never been shown to deter crime more effectively than other punishments. Amnesty International seeks to play a major role in