FEBRUARY 1, 2007.
The Ministry of Information provided media interviews with three newspapers
concerning matters pertaining to the current state of border tensions between Saint Marten and its northern neigbor Nikaragua.
Two newspapers asked about the current economic state of the Republic and the possible devaluation of the Kougaran. Questions
about the border tensions were passed to the Minister of Defence and for the economic news to the Secretary of the Treasury.
FEBRUARY 2, 2007
The Nikaraguan government has clearly stated that it will not release the two
boat crews that were "detained" at the northern river seperating both countries until all tolls as well housing expenses for
the "detainees" have been fully paid. It is the official stance of this government to press upon the Nikaraguan government
that the passage of the river should be free upon international laws of freedom of navigation. The Nikaraguan government has
stated that our republic is taking both countries to the brink of breaking diplomatic relations. We state the contrary since
we press both parties to remain calm.
FEBRUARY 2, 2007
Today a fourth newspaper requested an interview with our ministry. The newspaper specifically requested clarification
on the growing border dispute with Nikaragua.
FEBRUARY 6, 2007
The Government of Saint Marten provided 4-operating licenses to the following media
outlets in order to provide news in Saint Marten:
1. The Runaway News
2. Le Vision
3. Grahams News
4. XD News
These quickly opened offices in Saint Marten and began to operate as of 20:00 hours.
In other relating news, the President withdrew all party membership drive bans and is allowing every
political party to visit the universities, unions, churches and citizenry to enlist party members. The Ministry of Information
will hold the first "TOWN MEETING" as good will gesture by this departing government to demonstrate to the world that Democracy
is alive and well in Saint Marten. The "TOWN MEETING" will be held in Saint Martenīs first private school Friday at
11:40 a.m.
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
Today the Information Ministry ran a poll with registered party members. Twenty four Saint
Martenites were polled to understand their newspaper reading habits. The study showed the following:
1. Le Vision came ahead by 50%
2. XD news and Runaway came in each with 21%
3. Graham News with 8%
These numbers are with registered political party members however, next Friday a general poll will be taken of
registered and non-registered political party members.
FEBRUARY 9, 2007
The Ministry of Information officially licensed three new television stations in the Republic of
Saint Marten along with one radio station. These will be on the airwaves in the following week.
The Ministry of Information held its first "Town Hall Meeting" where Ms. Viridiana representing the Reform
Party, Mr. Peņa representing the Community Helpers party and Ms. Castro representing the Democratic Liberal Party. The
four newspaper editors asked relevant questions pertaining to their party platform. The official results of the
membership drives is as follows:
1. Democratic Liberal Party 52 new members.
2. Reform Party 43 new members.
3. Community Helpers 12 new members.
The following citizens registered twice in two different parties, thus, violating the membership drive:
1. Fred Rico
2. Jonathan Guzman
3. Jesus Salvador Chavarria
4. Sarilu Gonzales
However, the parties are not at fault since the citizens undertook these actions on their own.
FEBRUARY 12, 2007
The 3-major political parties informed this office that they have chosen their candidates
for president.
1. Ms. Adriana Ivvone Castro for the D.L.P.
2. Ms. Diana Arocha for the R.P.
3. Mr. C. Cordova for the C.H.
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
This ministry has suspicions that two particular newspapers have copied articles from foreign
newspapers. The two suspected newspapers are:
1. Graham News in their sports article, "LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT PERSON FOR THE JOB"
2. Runway News in their International article, "DEATH TOOL IN RAIN-RELATED INCIDENTS RISES TO 24"
This ministry will inform the Justice Department to initiate an investigation in order to clarify the suspicions.
By no means is this a formal accusation, however, if the suspicion were to be true then the newspaper would immediately be
closed for operations.
FEBRUARY 15, 2007
IN A WELL ORCHESTRATED JOINT MILITARY OPERATION THE SAINT MARTEN ARMY, NAVY AND AIRFORCE
LAUNCHED AN ATTACK TO LIBERATE THE 25 CREW MEMBERS ALONG WITH THE TWO COMMERCIAL BOATS THAT WERE INJUSTLY HIJACKED BY THE
NIKARAGUAN GOVERNMENT. ONCE THE OPERATION WAS CONDUCTED THE CREW MEMBERS WERE FLOWN INTO ALEXANDER AIRFORCE BASE OUTSIDE
SAINT MARTENSVILLE. THE MILITARY IS REPORTING NO CASUALTIES AT THIS MOMENT AS WELL AS NO LOSE OF LIFE.
FEBRUARY 16, 2007
The people of Saint Marten requested this ministry that newspaper operating license of several newspapers be
withdrawn. In an attempt to mediate the situation an election was held in order seek the newspaper with least news worthiness
in our community. The results are the following:
1. Le Vision 48%
2. Runway News 30%
3. Graham and XD 11% each
A special runoff election will be held Monday as one newspaper will be withdrawn from our country.
Also this ministry exonerates the sports reporter for Graham News as it insensitively stated that he "might"
be re-writing news from foreign newspapers. This rumor was started by the Ministry of Sports.
FEBRUARY 19, 2007
The REFORM PARTY and the DEMOCRATIC LIBERAL PARTY informed this ministry that their party
websites had gone online.
1. REFORM PARTY
piczo.com/reformparty
2. DEMOCRATIC LIBERAL PARTY
dlparty01.piczo.com
For some strange reason the COMMUNITY HELPER PARTY did not inform this ministry about their website even when
Mr. Alex Peņa was asked to provide a website address to his presidential candidate. This proves the CH Party is not
using technology to their advantage.
March 3, 2007
This ministry wished to inform the public that Fridayīs vote was postponed due to a medical
emergency that the President sustained while on a trip to the Northern District. The President began to feel ill and his pressure
began to elevate. He temporarily blacked out and was quickly rushed by helicopter back to Saint Martenville. Doctors
at Saint Martenīs Regional Hospital stated that a press conference will be held in the next few hours to inform the country
on the Presidential condition. The President did not have the opportunity to delegate his presidential powers.
MARCH 3, 2007
Doctor Felipe Ramos just stated that the President entered into cuoma roughly about 12:30
p.m. He stated that the President received a dosage of an unusual venom poison only found in the Middle East.
An expert is being flown from the United States to assist this medical situation. We have also been informed by our
Embassy in Nikaragua that an unusual amount of Nikaraguan troops are headed to their southern border at this time. We
have attempted to communicate with Minister of Defence Mr. Max to confirm the situation. We sent emails to the newspaper
editors and as many reporters to assist us in our communications as several power outages have misteriously occurred in Saint
Martensville. We urge the television stations and radio outlets to transmit that a special cabinet meeting is being called
out for tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Ministry of Information.
MARCH 5, 2007
The President Thomas died this morning at 8:05 a.m. due to breathing complications as a result
of venom poisoning. The country will have 3 days of mourning. Power was restored to the capital yesterday evening.
MARCH 10, 2007
NEWSPAPER ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD MONDAY MARCH 11, 2007. THE CABINET HAS ELECTED MS.
SONIA VALENZUELA AS INTERIM PRESIDENT.
MARCH 14, 2007
The Republic of Saint Marten has voted for their leading newspaper.
a. Graham News 123 votes
b. Runway News 72 votes
Le-Vision 63
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