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- Isenoka
Ministry of Communications of The North Pacific
Opening Address - April 2026
Hello, Salva Ibi, Bonjour!
First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude to Delegate @Halsoni, who, alongside our departing Minister of Communications @AraFuttio, deemed me fit for this role. Thank you as well, Ara, for entrusting me with the keys to the Ministry of Communications. I truly hope I can excel in this Ministry and help the Ministry excel as well. Lastly, thank you to @Voopmont for always being there whenever I needed guidance.
To those who don’t know me or aren’t familiar with me, I am Isenoka (or tobagotomatoes on the forums). I’ve been in the TNP on and off since 2022; however, I only recently committed to the region a couple of months ago; however, the TNP is a region that's quite easy to fall in love with, and as a result, I've committed myself to the Executive Staff every since then. Thankfully, my marriage to the TNP has been great. No cracks have formed as of now.
I digress; I still vividly remember my first few days in the TNP. At that time, the TNL was the crown jewel --- the very pride of the TNP. Three years down the road, I am now in charge of bringing those same glimmers of wonder and journalistic brilliance back to the forefront. I am not alone in this endeavor, however, and as I see it, I have a Ministry of individuals who share the same roaring fire in their bellies that I do.
State of the
The Ministry of Communications, as I see it right now, is not only replete with tremendous talent but is also poised for so much more. Let me be crystal clear, however --- and I won't sugarcoat it --- the Ministry has been adrift for a while. That being said, I am not one to bend to the will of premature pessimism. To echo a sentiment that I expressed in the beginning of this address, I have seen up close the greatness of the staffers in the Ministry of Communications. I have had the distinct honor of working alongside them and learning from them as well. They are the unsung heroes keeping the ship from sinking, and from that alone, I truly believe that the Revival Initiative undertaken by the Ministry as of late can be realized.
Despite its ailments, we have an extremely capable roster of individuals in the Ministry who will be able to cure/alleviate them. During my time as Deputy Minister, I was able to understand in greater detail what needs fixing and what needs improvement. I am not exaggerating when I say this, but the Ministry truly has great staffers with goldmines of experience under their belts. I will always take into account the suggestions of both the experienced and new to the best of my ability.
The Road Ahead
In the near term, the Ministry’s main objective is to maintain a steady, consistent stream of publications on a biweekly basis. Our primary goal right now is to put the Ministry of Communications’ name back on the map, as well as to enlist, into our ranks, anyone eager to learn and help with our mission. In light of the impending Speakership elections, the Ministry is currently working on a project that will provide comprehensive coverage on it --- both pre-election and post-election. After that, we will focus on maintaining consistency with our publications, such as the Northern Star and Northern Notes. We are also tinkering ideas and bouncing them off each other. I’m only one day in, and yet I’ve already been inspired by some of the ideas put forth by our staffers. We have been able to derive a lot of value from planning discussions alone, and from it, have devised new ways for the Ministry of Communications to keep track of elections and keep citizens informed. Additionally, the Ministry of Communications plans to incorporate the conducting of citizen surveys into its official schedule. This is becuase I was duly impressed by the work of @Kaschovia and @Picairn in their analysis + collection of data for the Citizens Survey featured in the most recent TNS issue. Kudos to them both.
In the long term, the Ministry will prioritize new projects --- projects that have been suggested by our staffers. The bottom line for this term is that I want everyone to be a part of the discussion as it happens, as a bottom-up approach is what we need. Furthermore, I will always be open to advice and suggestions. Don’t hesitate to DM me if you ever have any questions, suggestions, criticisms or concerns --- anything at all. Don’t worry, I don’t bite. I am more than willing to give anyone who cares a listen. Like an old African proverb goes: “If you close your eyes to facts, you will learn through accidents.”
Conclusion
We, the people of the Ministry, more or less find ourselves at crossroads. However, a theme I --- and in extension, the Ministry --- will continuously reiterate throughout my term as Minister of Communications is my strong belief ain our ability to extricate this storied Ministry from the ashes. I am walking in the footsteps of giants: living, breathing legends who have made an indelible mark on this region --- individuals whom I am sure Flemingovia smiles upon when he turns his gaze toward them. And yet, regardless of experience, the Ministry of Communications welcomes all with open arms and values all equally. Once again, thank you to Delegate @Halsoni and Vice-Delegate @Marcus Antonius for granting me this incredible opportunity. Thank you to the amazing staffers over the Ministry for hitting the ground running with our most recent project. Thank you to @El Fiji Grande for always being there to edit our articles. Here’s to an excellent rest of the term.
Godspeed,
Isenoka
