reality of what is the United States, I have not yet encountered this dream. And I doubt if I really believe in its existence. It’s simply too intangible an idea. To me, though the country still does seem [...] of the country is what makes it so full of opportunities for a person to shape life as he or she pleases. And coming in as an outsider is no barrier to fitting in and utilizing what the country has to [...] relations and fashion beyond the mid-1990s, the people whose lives have crossed mine (the majority of whom have been college students) all seem to have a great ability to actually get something of worth out of

to a greater or lesser degree have been active and have established representation here, we must acknowledge and confirm that they are good cooperation partners. We can still not call ourselves an oil-producing [...] activity – and there still is. Eleven licenses are still active and hopefully some more will be awarded towards the end of the year, when the result of a third round becomes clear. Six wells have been drilled [...] among the oil-producing nations. Several may also have harboured some fear, regarding how these multinational companies, which now were to invade our country, would conduct themselves. As time has passed,

to another trait of the Faroese that I have found most intriguing. Surrounded by not much of anything except what their wits could claim from the sea, they have managed to produce a most remarkable society [...] 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 and what could be their amazing destiny [...] 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 coffee and sweet cakes I savored, the

Advantage Indeed, the Faroese have a very rich culture and history. We all share a profound love for our country and our heritage. But we have not been so proud of having what we think is probably the worst [...] Creative Businesses We do have some success stories in creative business that have inspired others. I am referring to successful musicians like Teitur and Eivør – you may have heard of them – and fashion [...] 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 language:

meant that we have been, and still are heavily dependent upon fisheries and other marine activities. As a fisheries dependent country, we have an urgent need to diversify the economy. We have seen the economy [...] give a brief overview of what kind of entity our country is, and what kind of challenges and possibilities lie ahead. You may be aware that the Faroes as an autonomous country constitute a special territory [...] since the recovery from the recession of the early 90ies. What must be striking about the Faroese economy, seen from an outsider’s view, is that we have an extremely tiny economy in a population of just under

World. With John in place as an ?Ambassador? there is a sense that the Faroese have finally achieved the same status as other nationalities who have an Embassy as a link with their homeland and a base for [...] of the mechanics of Oil exploration and exactly what progress has been made in Faroese waters. And one can only be impressed by the preparations that have already been made. To take one example the achievement [...] Although you might have your own circle of friends there was no Foroyingafelag to bring everyone together. It would be difficult to talk of there being a Faroese community in any meaningful sense. After the event

leaves with the best impressions of the host country. They will be wined and dined and strenuous efforts will be made to meet whatever individual wishes they have with regard to sightseeing and meeting eminent [...] way, the then Danish Foreign Minister, Uffe Elleman-Jensen observed that this encroachment would have enabled the inhabitants of Suðuroy (the southernmost of the Faroe Islands) to spit into British waters [...] an economic boycott who routinely smeared Faroese people as bloodthirsty barbarians. Yet they were still able to get representation on official UK delegations to the International Whaling Congress. As part

century. Who is to know what would have happened if the Western powers, instead of ruining it, had chosen to support and defend this beacon of democracy in a Shia Muslim country in the Middle East? So, [...] to be a limit to human consumption has hitherto fallen on deaf ears. On a still deeper level there is, of course, the common European heritage, the Greek ideals, the Hellenic cradle of democracy. Viewed [...] 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 Swedish culture is being maintained

knowledge. I have had the privilege of speaking to Mr Hans Blix and his presence is always giving. The two speakers are heroes of to day and what they have given in the past and are still giving today [...] 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 like the Faroese have the oldest parliament [...] The interesting question then would be, what has the Faroes to give them? What could they gain from this visit and insight into Faroese history, current society and political situation? First of all, the

ever hopeful and confident. No doubt our sense of oneness, our sense of inviolable identity as a people motivates us. Americans no doubt feel the same. We have preserved the rhythmic chain dance from the [...] distinction who have indeed served all humanity on a "broad scale", a scale that only future historians will be able to amply, describe and define. As Minister of Industry and Trade, I have watched with great [...] citizens. We are a country at a crossroads. Our wealth has flowed from the bounty of the sea for centuries. Ever since our first fishing schooners took to the seas in the 1870s, we have provided the world