October 2015 Update (001)

Foreign Service Program Launches!
The South Pacific Ministry of Foreign Affairs is happy to announce the return of the Foreign Service Program.  The program was announced by Minister Hileville as a two phase project.  The first phase includes a new Ambassador Program to regions that have close or developing relationships with the South Pacific.  The second phase, expected to launch in late October, will include more Ambassadors and more regions.

The update you are reading is the first official communication of the Ministry as part of the Foreign Service Program.  The Ministry is aiming to launch updates at least twice per month.  Updates will deliver content from the Ministry as well as a mix of content from various news agencies in the South Pacific.

Southern Bellz Retires/Resigns from CSS
The South Pacific was saddened to hear that longtime Citizen and Former Delegate, Southern Bellz was leaving NationStates.  On September 27, Southern Bellz announced their retirement and resignation of Citizenship and Membership of the Committee for State Security.  Southern Bellz served the South Pacific gracefully for roughly seven years serving in various positions including Delegate of the South Pacific.

Special Election for High Court Underway
After the resignation of ProfessorHenn from the High Court a Special Election has begun.  Sean Nadasky, previously ran for Justice in August, will be facing Sandaoguo, former Minister of Foreign Affairs.  Sandaguo was elected to the High Court on 10/3/15.

Great Council Called
The South Pacific will have a Great Council starting in October.  A Great Council can be called by any Citizen and is used for the South Pacific to consider a wide variety of proposals about all current laws.  The last Great Council was held in January of 2015 and led to changes to the Sunshine Law, Bill of Rights, and Charter.

Farengeto, Chair of the Assembly, was the first to call for the Council and submitted a bill that failed which would have established procedures for the Council.  It also called for the suspension of all Special Elections.  Upon failure of the bill, Farengeto rescinded his call for the Council.  ProfessorHenn and Sandaoguo then called for a Great Council which is set to begin in the coming days.