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Unusual Freedemian Freedin Denomination Proposal to be shot down

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Quentinsburgh – A Freedemian Representative Nosh Quimby proposed a bill yesterday to shift the denominations of the Freedin banknotes from a system of 5s to a system of 4s with the goal of ensuring that every smaller bill could fit cleanly into any larger denomination. Currently, the Freedin is broken into banknotes of FƉ1, FƉ5, FƉ10, FƉ25, FƉ50, and FƉ100. The FƉ1 banknote is scheduled to be replaced with an FƉ1 coin with a transition starting in 2023. Quimby’s proposal would move this to FƉ1, FƉ4, FƉ12, FƉ24, FƉ48, and FƉ96, with each banknote retaining the basic design of the … Continue reading Unusual Freedemian Freedin Denomination Proposal to be shot down

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Huang Cailin picked as secretary-general of Bai’s ruling party

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Xiongjing – Bai’s Finance Minister Huang Cailin had been selected as the new secretary-general of the Xingongrenhui (XGRH), the ruling party of the Bai Empire, through a special party congress yesterday. In a statement released by the ruling party, it said that Huang received “an overwhelming support and confidence” from the majority of the party’s members. The decision by the majority of the party had been endorsed by senior members of the party who also expressed “trust and confidence” in Huang’s potential. “Henceforth, through widespread consensus, we had decided to appoint comrade Huang Cailin as the party’s new secretary-general,” said … Continue reading Huang Cailin picked as secretary-general of Bai’s ruling party

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Bai Chancellor Li to step down as ruling party’s secretary-general

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Xiongjing – Bai Chancellor Li Shenkang announced on state media today that he will step down as secretary-general of the ruling Xingongrenhui, ahead of nationwide polls. Citing his age and health reasons, he stated he might not be able to lead his country’s government as Chancellor even if re-elected. “Due to health and family matters, I shall step down as secretary-general of the Xingongrenhui. I will continue to serve out the remaining term of my Chancellorship until the Yihuiting’s dissolution. I’m glad to serve out my 40-over years of political and civil service, and as the chief advisor to our … Continue reading Bai Chancellor Li to step down as ruling party’s secretary-general

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Controversy erupts over phosphates mining plans in Base Grove, Iscu

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Port Holy – The Base Grove islanders came out in protest over new plans to expand the phosphate mining industry on the island, which would involve the eviction of much of the local community. The workers planned to walk out in protest should the plans go ahead. Last week, Iscu’s main phosphate company EsPhos announced plans to expand the storage area for phosphogypsum, a byproduct of the processing of phosphate. The plans would encroach into the developments of the town, deeply impacting the livelihoods of locals in the area. “If these plans were to go ahead, where do we move?” … Continue reading Controversy erupts over phosphates mining plans in Base Grove, Iscu

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Bai Examination Yuan invalidates Gongshi qualifications of seven civil servants in suspected cheating case

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Xiongjing – The Examination Yuan had revoked the qualifications of seven trainee civil servants found to have cheated in their 2021 Gongshi Keju Examinations, following a joint investigation by the Censure and the Examination Yuan. The inquiry began following “irregularities” detected by the Examination Yuan, where the answers of the papers looked similar to one another. The seven initially denied wrongdoing, insisting that they studied together and shared study notes. The investigation committee, however, rejected the explanation. It was further revealed that they had shared answers with each other through social media, despite an attempt by the applicants to erase … Continue reading Bai Examination Yuan invalidates Gongshi qualifications of seven civil servants in suspected cheating case

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Kuehong to intervene as protests continues in Western Shaachrau

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Bakdep – Kuehong Chairman Le Van Kiet said Kuehong would send troops to assist embattled Tucau President Mou Shyun-en and his government, as demonstrators stormed and torched public buildings in the islets’ worst unrest for more than a decade. Citing “threats to regional and national security”, caused “in part” by “inside agents from abroad”, Le stated that Kuehong would deploy another battalion of troops to supplement its existing forces on the islands. Since last weekend, protests erupted in western Shaachrau, ruled by the Kue-backed People’s Republic of Tucau, over rising oil prices, unemployment and increasing resentment against the Kue occupation in the country. Reports … Continue reading Kuehong to intervene as protests continues in Western Shaachrau

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Bai Emperor officially designates daughter to be heir apparent

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Xiongjing – In a shocking announcement yesterday evening, Bai Emperor Fengyang confirmed in his special televised address that his daughter, Princess Yu Shenghui, will formally succeed the throne after him. This announcement comes after he returned from a trip to the Demirhan Empire, during which he suffered a stroke. While he had recovered and was in “good spirits”, he had to cut short his Ulethan tour and return back to Bai. The announcement came earlier than expected, as the Emperor said previously last year that he would not officially designate a successor unless “necessary”. However, in his speech, he explained … Continue reading Bai Emperor officially designates daughter to be heir apparent

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Sam Baker succeeds Victoria Stobie as new Vodean Prime Minister

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Saviso – The Vodean parliament confirmed Sam Baker’s appointment as the new Prime Minister in a special parliamentary session yesterday evening, following a Federal Party caucus electing Baker as their new leader. Sworn in with thunderous applause, the 34th prime minister promised to uphold Stobie’s policies while stating his priorities to achieve fairer wealth distribution, ensuring economic security against strategic risks like supply chains, promoting digitisation, and stemming the fertility crisis. He said that certain policies might need “a few necessary tweaks” to overcome certain flaws in the system that disadvantaged certain segments of the Vodean community, particularly the middle-income … Continue reading Sam Baker succeeds Victoria Stobie as new Vodean Prime Minister

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Barzuna former president and vice president detained for corruption

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Carante – Barzuna National Police confirmed that ex-president Mario Nadir and vice president Mateus Arias are now under custody over corruption and embezzlement charges during their term. In its press statement, it said the arrests comes after a year-long investigation. It said that during Nadir’s presidency, millions have been wasted on various public works projects, such as the new Barzona International Airport and the Cambreus peripheric south of Carante. The police have also uncovered evidence of “close ties” between his administration and other high-profile businessmen involved in these projects. The former president has previously dismissed the claims, insisting that his … Continue reading Barzuna former president and vice president detained for corruption

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Vodean Prime Minister Stobie to step down next week

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Saviso – Vodean Prime Minister Victoria Stobie announced that she will be stepping down from her role as Prime Minister and leader of the governing Federal Party next week. Stating that “the time was right” for her to step down, she thanked her supporters for putting their faith in her government. This shock announcement comes even as her approval ratings reached new heights for her handling of the healthcare system and the economy. Since taking office in 2010 as Vodeo’s youngest and first woman prime minister, unemployment has decreased dramatically by at least 13% as she continued to open her … Continue reading Vodean Prime Minister Stobie to step down next week