on-shore-territory. It seems to have been less obvious to the Faroese decision makers, and certainly this does not seem to have been given very much specific thought, that there will be other ? more incidental [...] Faroese legal issues and in relation to the more specific and/or special oil and gas law issues. Mr. Jóhannus Egholm Hansen and Ms. Penelope Warne both confirm that it is a declared aim to reach a level of activity [...] ensuring a certain share of the economic benefits from the oil-industry to remain in the Faroes, but more importantly has been based on the wish that the Faroese society, through the active involvement with

to put it gently, that someone from Hawaii could be so enthusiastic about their rain-soaked country with its sodden economy. But I was indeed and the more I went about the country, and the more cups of [...] distant shores to await the evolution of opportunity. Now it would appear that the waiting is over. Faroese entrepreneurs are starting more and more internationally interesting businesses. Local investors [...] and wave, at once a refuge and a stepping-stone 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

services required by the East and the West of Shetland oil fields. It is investment today for the ongoing business tomorrow.« Others are more open about their aspirations and hopes. The chief executive of [...] oil-related offshore activity.« »There is more emphasis now on these areas, especially with the turmoil in the Middle East. The Shetland and the Faroese area is becoming more important« Morgan Goodlad, chief executive [...] enough for a terminal in Faroe, then we are hopeful, that it should be viable to connect into Sullom Voe Oil Terminal.« However, he acknowledges that it is very early days yet to speculate on this possibility

Mr Bill Clinton is a man, who 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 [...] 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 by the obvious charisma, when Mr Clinton, as the last of a long line [...] right if a woman was to become the very first President in the world’s strongest superpower. Even more interesting however, is how the »cocktail« Angela Merkel – Hillary R. Clinton will impact the global

for the Faroese effort, whether or not it is successful. Naturally, there is no telling how lucky Agip, in partnership with Foroya Kolvetni, will be next year when it spuds the Marimas prospect (licence 002) [...] scheduled to close on 2 December. It has been reported that 20 companies have noted interests in bidding, with shallow water block 14 likely to receive the most attention, as it is close to Spanish territory [...] in such quantities that it could transform Ireland?s offshore energy prospects. John Browne, the Minister of State for Marine and Natural Resources told the Irish media: ?While it is too early to judge their

It is not just a Faroe oil industry participating at ONS in Bergen. The international oil world will also be given the opportunity to experience Faroese culture. For the third time in secession the Tórshavn [...] environment is intended for those who are interested in continuing to work during the evening in a more relaxed atmosphere. -We wish to create a relaxed atmosphere, which will give people a taste of the [...] provide the setting for the visual motive in the design. Malan á Lofti is a young Faroese designer who makes her collections using skin and wool from the Faroe sheep. Her designs are deeply rooted in the natural

can from the polar ice-cream, or what lies beneath it, is hardly edifying. In this situation, one warms to any voice of restraint and rationality. The more so, when these voices embody the professionalism [...] Faroes eventually passed from Norway 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 [...] into its sphere. To some of us, nevertheless, the cultural currents underlying the surface seem even more interesting than economics and technology. Edgar Allan Poe whose bicentenary many of us look forward

blood sacrifice of the grind. It must be ended. It will be ended. The only question now is when. Our task now is to make the rest of the world view the grind for what it is – an obscenity and a disgrace [...] hopefully more and more Faeroese will view it as the rest of the world does and compassion will triumph over cruelty. We have the most perfect weapon for the task – the camera – and we intend to use it. ### [...] slaughter in order to discuss it, and that we will not do. It is our position that culture and tradition must never be a justification for cruelty and slaughter. When it comes to killing, we draw the line

for mankind. This Danish dependency at 62 degrees in the North Atlantic will probably be getting more than it gives. Even though we lag politically behind those nations, which have assumed responsibility [...] difficult decisions, has to say to the people of the Faroe Islands. He will be paid a few dollars for it, well then, but considering his laden wallet that petty change is probably not why he is visiting. [...] strides out into the international 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

Faroese waters. In order to be covered by FAS it is also necessary that the ship owner in question is a resident in the Faroe Islands. If the ship owner is a company it has to be registered in the Faroe Islands [...] Planning This brief presentation of the changes in the Faroese income taxation in recent years should make it clear, that they have affected the situation of both wage earners and enterprises. The changes introduced [...] relate to wage earners as it is of fiscal and therefore of financial importance whether they have signed on a vessel under FAS or DIS. In relation to hydrocarbon activities it may have fiscal and with that