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United States Government Financed Reconstruction of Schools in Brcko

13.09.2002

Represenatives of the Office for Defense Co-operation (ODC) from the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo visited Brcko District of BiH today, for a tour of projects completed with ODC donations.  The chief of ODC Major David Galles visited the Brcko Economic School and the First Primary School, and met with the head of the D...

Speech by the High Representative Paddy Ashdown to the RS National Assembly

13.09.2002

Mr. President.  Ladies and gentlemen.May I begin by thanking you for the opportunity to address you today.  I was sorry not to have been able to do so before the summer holidays, when my deputy, Ambassador Don Hays, came here and spoke on my behalf.But I promised to come here in person.  So, here I am.I...

Remarks By Principal Deputy HR Donald Hays, At A Lunch Organised By HVB Bank

13.09.2002

It is my very great pleasure to be here today, particularly as the occasion is HVB Bank’s opening of its branch network in BiH. As most of you know, the banking sector is one of the success stories in the BiH economy. The reasons are clear. At the end of 2000 the old socialist-era payments clearance system was ab...

Communications Operator; Resource Section/Security Division

13.09.2002

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITIONThe incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Head of Security and his Deputy, and under the direct supervision of the Head of Office Mostar and Regional Administration Manager.Communications Operator is responsible for receiving phone calls at the main switchboard, recei...

Board of Principals’ Statement

12.09.2002

The Board of Principals strongly condemns the remarks made yesterday by a senior official of the political party led by the President of Yugoslavia.  We consider this to be the worst form of cheap and irresponsible electioneering, and manifestly contrary to the policy of the Yugoslav Government and the internation...

OHR Opens All Advertised Positions to BiH Citizens

12.09.2002

In line with the commitment made by the High Representative, Paddy Ashdown, when he took up his duties in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the OHR is increasing the number of BiH citizens in its staff, including its senior staff. This policy reflects the International Community’s effort to streamline its operations and no...

“The glass is half full”

10.09.2002

OHR, UNHCR, OSCE, CRPC and UNMIBH released today the Property Legislation Statistics for the month of July of this year. The overall implementation rate of the Property Laws in BiH has reached 57%.  Also in July, the RS reached the 50% benchmark; this means that in most municipalities half or more than half of all...