{"id":2163,"date":"2025-12-15T14:22:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledgerly.dk\/?p=2163"},"modified":"2025-12-15T14:22:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:22:22","slug":"latest-news-from-the-government-of-greenland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledgerly.dk\/en\/latest-news-from-the-government-of-greenland\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News from the Government of Greenland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Press Release: New Service Contract Signed with Arctic Umiaq Line<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Issued by:<\/span><\/b>\u202fDepartment of Housing, Infrastructure, and Remote Districts<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Minister for Social Affairs, Labour Market, Housing, Infrastructure, and Remote Districts,\u202f<\/span>Aqqaluaq B. Egede<\/span><\/b>, announces on behalf of Naalakkersuisut that a service contract has been signed with\u202f<\/span>Arctic Umiaq Line<\/span><\/b>\u202ffor passenger transport with the coastal ship\u202f<\/span>Sarfaq Ittuk<\/span><\/b>\u202ffor\u202f<\/span>2026 and 2027<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Statement from the Government of Greenland<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Minister\u202f<\/span>Aqqaluaq B. Egede<\/span><\/b>\u202fsays:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am pleased that, in collaboration with Arctic Umiaq Line, we have successfully extended coastal passenger services with Sarfaq Ittuk through the end of 2027. Sarfaq Ittuk holds historical significance in Greenland, providing connectivity and affordable passenger transport over many years, benefiting both the local community and visiting tourists.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Under the new service contract,\u202f<\/span>Sarfaq Ittuk<\/span><\/b>\u202fwill continue its regular sailing schedule with\u202f<\/span>weekly trips<\/span><\/b>\u202fto the following destinations: Nuuk, Maniitsoq, Kangaamiut, Sisimiut, Aasiaat, Qeqertarsuaq, Ilulissat, Qeqertarsuatsiaat, Paamiut, Arsuk, Qaqortoq, and Narsaq.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Statement from Arctic Umiaq Line<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Managing Director of Arctic Umiaq Line,\u202f<\/span>Taitsianguaq Olsen<\/span><\/b>, comments:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pleased that our service contract with the Greenlandic Self-Government has been extended for two years. This ensures that coastal passenger transport with Sarfaq Ittuk will continue in 2026 and 2027, providing weekly service between Qaqortoq and Ilulissat, meeting our customers\u2019 demand.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Planning for Future Transport Changes<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the opening of new airports in\u202f<\/span>Qaqortoq and Ilulissat in 2026<\/span><\/b>, travel patterns across Greenland are expected to change, affecting air, sea, and coastal travel.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An agreement has therefore been reached between the Department and Arctic Umiaq Line: once sufficient understanding of new travel patterns has been achieved,\u202f<\/span>Government of Greenland<\/span><\/b>\u202fwill make decisions on the future organisation of coastal passenger services. This approach ensures the transport network is adapted to meet the\u202f<\/span>real needs of citizens<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For further information, please contact:<\/span>
\nDepartment of Housing, Infrastructure, and Remote Districts<\/span><\/b>
\n\u202fbox909@nanoq.gl<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In Memoriam: Mikael Petersen<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Issued by:<\/span><\/b>\u202fThe Office of the Chairman<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The long-serving member of\u202f<\/span>Parliament<\/span><\/b>\u202fand former member of\u202f<\/span>Government of Greenland<\/span><\/b>,\u202f<\/span>Mikael Petersen<\/span><\/b>, passed away on\u202f<\/span>Tuesday, 25 November 2025<\/span><\/b>\u202fafter a brief illness. He was\u202f<\/span>69 years old<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mikael Petersen served as\u202f<\/span>Minister for Social Affairs, Labour Market and Public Works<\/span><\/b>\u202ffrom 1997 to 1999. Later, from 2002 to 2004, he held the position of\u202f<\/span>Minister for Housing, Resources and Environment<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After his ministerial roles, Mikael Petersen kept up his political work in Greenland, serving as\u202f<\/span>Secretary General of Siumut<\/span><\/b>\u202fand later as\u202f<\/span>Party Secretary for the Naleraq Party<\/span><\/b>. He will be remembered for his extensive experience and significant contributions to the political development of Greenland.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our thoughts are with Mikael Petersen\u2019s\u202f<\/span>wife, children, and grandchildren<\/span><\/b>, to whom we extend our deepest condolences.\u202f<\/span>May Mikael Petersen's memory be honoured.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jens-Frederik Nielsen<\/span><\/b>
\nChairman of the Government of Greenland<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Government of Greenland Condemns Violence Against Women and Girls and Strengthens Efforts Against Sexual Exploitation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Issued by:<\/span><\/b>\u202fDepartment of Business, Resources, Energy, Justice, and Gender Equality<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the occasion of\u202f<\/span>UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women<\/span><\/b>, the Government of Greenland reaffirms its\u202f<\/span>unequivocal stance against the violence<\/span><\/b>\u202fthat many women and young girls continue to experience in Greenlandic society.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Violence in all its forms\u2014physical, psychological, or digital\u2014is unacceptable. In recent years, Naalakkersuisut has\u202f<\/span>enhanced legislation<\/span><\/b>\u202fto criminalise digital grooming, stalking, and psychological abuse.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Government of Greenland continues to review whether current laws provide\u202f<\/span>adequate protection for children and young people against abuse<\/span><\/b>. As part of this work, a review has been launched to assess whether existing provisions on the age of sexual consent sufficiently protect young people from sexual exploitation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, the law states that sexual activity with a person under 15 is considered rape if the partner is 22 years or older\u2014even if consent is given. However, sexual activity is legally permitted if the younger person is above the age of consent, regardless of age differences. This means, for example, that a 15-year-old can legally engage in a relationship with someone who is 30 or even 50 years old, as long as they consent.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In recent years, there have been several cases where older individuals have had relationships with very young people over 15\u2014who are technically above the age of consent\u2014but who are\u202f<\/span>still in school and not legally mature<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Minister Naaja H. Nathanielsen<\/span><\/b>\u202fcommented:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMost of us would agree that a five-year age gap is too large when it comes to young people who are still in school. I do not believe there can be equality in a sexual relationship between a 16-year-old girl and a 21- or 30-year-old man\u2014regardless of maturity. An adult should not be in a relationship with a ninth-grade student. Our youth should be able to explore their sexuality with peers without risk of exploitation by adults who should know better. I believe it is time for an additional layer of protection, such as a legal limit on the permissible age difference until the young person turns 17. The goal is not to restrict young people, but to protect vulnerable youth from being exploited. Whether one agrees with my perspective or not, I hope this topic will be openly debated, as it is largely about responsibility, morality, and care\u2014not just legislation.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For further information, please contact\u202f<\/span>Ministerial Secretary Jeanette L. Petersen<\/span><\/b>\u202fthat\u202f<\/span>jalp@nanoq.gl<\/span><\/b>\u202for telephone\u202f<\/span>34 52 06<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press Release: New Service Contract Signed with Arctic Umiaq Line Issued by: Department of Housing, Infrastructure, and Remote Districts Naalakkersuisoq for Social Affairs, Labour Market, Housing, Infrastructure, and Remote Districts, Aqqaluaq B. 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