last year appeared to encounter a significant oil column. The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources said in October 2003 that a "substantial column of hydrocarbons" had been encountered [...] Ireland benefited and not just Shell. "At the present time, such a find would be of almost no benefit to the people of Ireland. I say this because of the scandalous conditions that apply to multi-national exploration [...] Rockall Basin, proved to be such a significant discovery, and my Department has emphasised the positive implications of this discovery for the prospectivity of the basin as a whole.? Good news for Faroe? Perhaps
developments in technology and changing role of the state in regional development. Based on a case study of one locality, as an example, I consider the effects of these changes and how men and women cope with [...] Center of the City University of New York. Hon vitjar í Føroyum í sambandi við Granskingarverkætlanina fyri Økismenning í Klaksvík. Um fyrilesturin sigur hon: In the talk I will examine some of the tr
brooding with a serious post apocalypse meets urban sportswear vibe, the Barbara I Gongini Fall 2016 collection was a stunning example of the creativity that makes Copenhagen Fashion Week such a joy to witness [...] her ability to use a heavy amount of black, grey and touches of white to allow focus on the details is something that has strengthened with the designer’s tenure in the business. For A/W16 Barbara I Gongini [...] construction and added a high end street touch to fabric more associated with function over fashion. As the show drew to an end a trio of white ensembles were sent down with the first being a dystopian bridal
already seen a growing number of offers for visitors who wish to explore the sea – through both traditional experiences such as fishing,´and sightseeing, but also newer opportunities – for example diving. One [...] One fine example is the village of Hvítanes, just outside of Tórshavn. Local divers tell me that they have travelled all over the world, but nowhere have they found an ocean as clear as the one here in [...] largest sea cave in the world – featuring some of our most talented local musicians. The natural acoustics of these grottos create an sound like no other – truly, a concert for life! But in order to keep our
refunded a part of the wages, presently 28%, paid to crew performing services: 1. on board a vessel registered under the Faroese International Register of Ships (FAS) or 2. on board a vessel of 100 GRT [...] The annual wages earned on board a foreign vessel of this type are reduced by a basic amount of 50,000 DDK and subsequently by 15% of the first 200,000 DDK and by 8% of the remainder, up to wage share up [...] for example income from investigations (and sale of the results therefrom), supply services and other similar activities. A. Section 4 Income. This category includes: a) revenue on the first sale of exploited
is why it is my sincere conviction that the killing of a whale, the killing of a dolphin, the killing of a pilot whale is – the moral equivalent of murder! These are all socially complex sentient beings [...] will continue to do until the end of my life. I saw a different and separate reality in the eye of a dying sperm whale and it is the reality of a glimpse into the soul of another alien, yet sentient being [...] killing a cow, a sheep, or a pig raised for human consumption. This is akin to killing a mountain gorilla, a chimpanzee, or an orangutan. It is simply ethically and morally wrong. And humanity as a whole
potential is a pleasant and engaging task and over the years I have nurtured relationships with a variety of international business people, all of whom share a common vision in the potential of the Faroese [...] has endured, even flourished, and the people of the Faroes evince a most remarkable spirit of forbearance and determination. I did not know any of this, of course, when I first arrived with my wife some [...] company of a farmer and his artist wife, as they graciously listened to my endless tales of growing up on a Colorado ranch. The talk, however, thankfully soon turned to wool, the Faroese gold of old, and
discharge of materials into the environment. West Navion belongs to the new generation of drilling units developed in 1996/97 with focus on a broader range of use, increased independence of frequent supply [...] on the drill floor are fully automated. The drillship has a high deck load capacity and can store up to 2,500 meters of riser and 10,000 meters of drillpipe. This capacity enables the unit to operate in [...] to perform subsea field explorations as well as test production. The vessel has a storage capacity of 100,000 barrels of oil. West Navion is built according to new rules and regulations and complies with
10-11°C in July and August. •… have a land area of 1399 km2 (545.3 square miles). •… have a population of 48,164 (December 2005). •… capital is Tórshavn with a population of 19,282 (2004). •... have their own [...] to the point of lost identity. That might be the reason why peripheral countries like the Faroe Islands can now become the focus of attention and therefore – in a way – become a new centre. A New Frontier [...] perform at least two concerts a year in the Nordic House of surprisingly high quality. A new generation of young musicians, artists and wfashion designers is also taking on a new and different scene – or
important part of Faroese identity, of our brand as a nation and as a business opportunity. It is our main function to encourage innovation and enterprise, and that includes encouraging a growing music [...] increased investment and a thriving pool of talent, we see more and more successes abroad, where the Faroe Islands have become increasingly recognized as a potential source of contemporary talent. Local [...] institution allocated half a million DKK (approx. USD 95,000) a year to support music business development in various ways. At the time, this was an extensive slice of the overall budget of the institution. »We