After the release of the selected proposed names and weekly switch on the official Twitter account by The Council and the BK Board on Geographic Names (BGN), the second referendum for #BKRename was organized last Saturday, October 15. With a voter turnout of 85.25%, the higher so far, the Auscania lead the tally, having 16,314,066 votes. Its predominant votes come from the Mainland and Haewon. Almost tie with Auscania, the Hebrinia received a 16,313,551-vote, the majority comes from Brinsland and Weginson. The 515-vote gap between the two was the least in the voting history of the country. However, the results still manifest the division of the four lands, a problem that the government is anticipating. The Naslands came third on the tally, had 10 million votes, while Vanmark, Chwesdany, and Buchesdan received 1.4 million, 700 thousand, and 35 thousand votes respectively. The actual tally in the referendum was also similar to the Twitter poll provided days before.
Despite the almost-tie scenario of the referendum, The Council now process the effectivity of the winning name as the official to be introduced on the Recognition Day of Independence on November 12. For now, they are hoping that the name will banner not only its new identity but also the change and unity among citizens. October 13 - After a month of competitions of different micronations around the globe, the Team BKN was hailed as the champion of the Basket World Cup 2016 after beating Toyoashihara in 82-50 score.
It was the country's first time to participate in a micronational event, which was hosted by The Popular Union of Occitania and The Republic of Three Flowers. Since its first week, the Team BKN already dominated the highest position in the Group G, a good investment to excel in the knock-out phase. At the Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, and Semi-Finals, the Team remained consistent in earning high points. They have defeated the countries of Ji, Schykillian, and the Aerican Empire respectively. After the victory, the Bikini Organization released a statement to the Popular Union of Occitania as their gratitude in making the Games and their success possible. "Good day! In behalf of The Government of the Republic of Bikini, The Department of Sports, and Team BKN, we would like to say thank you for this (VBWC 2016) opportunity. We enjoyed the Games and could not now contain our happiness. It's our first time to join in a micronational event and surprisingly, we won. We would also want to say thank you to those who competed in the event. We hope we could join again." Aside from the publicity and perquisites, the Team BKN will receive a warm welcome from the people who are waiting in the country. The courtesy call will be announced on the day of their comeback. The Council and the BK Board on Geographic Names (BGN) have now released the six selected proposed new geographic names of the country from hundreds of entries submitted last month. According to BGN, the entries are selected based on how its name unites and represents the four lands or the ethnic circles of Bikini. Already met its requirements and standards, these six will undergo to a voting process, which will be held in October. Despite the entrants will be recognized by the BK government, however, they will remain confidential until the voting day ends. The Department of Arms Control and International Security (DACIS) confirms that Brett, O.DL. has left his position as one of the secretaries of the said agency last week due to health conditions.
Appointed last June, Brett only served for almost one and a half months as head of the Alliance of Nations in which was established in 2012 by President Marc CS.GS and former Vice President LDW. Although his health condition was not announced in-detail by the officials, the DACIS had already a replacement for his position. A 23-year old navy lieutenant Daniel, A.NJ replaced Brett by the appointment of the DACIS Secretary Warren, StL.OH. He had served for three years, and now temporarily discontinued to pursue his swimming career for the Continental Games 2017. Along with Daniel, Douie, W.NT. was appointed as the Secretary of Department of Culture by Paul, H.CA. A 23-year old tattoo fan, Douie is a well-known singer-songwriter specializes in folk and country music. The two will be introduced formally at the cabinet meeting on the last week of August. The Department of Economics (DOE) now opens the doors of Brinsland's coastal areas to the economic opportunities from its neighboring countries. According to DOE Secretary James, P.GS., the Brinsland coastal communities contribute 20% of the country's GDP. The said percentage includes living resources, marine transportation, and tourism and recreation. Moreover, the relationship with the Elmognassia, Czhervony, Norgesdan and Swirgesdan efficiently strengthens through exportation of goods within Noreast and Ceklandic countries. Meanwhile, the Canapore Metropolitan Authority (CPMA) Chairman, Joseph, CAN (abbreviation of Canapore), brought up again the petition regarding its political system independence to The Council. Joseph stated that the ideological differences between Bikini will still cause Canaporeans to struggle economically even though the DOE has already provided Brinsland's needs. Often, the government forgets that the Bikini is federalist, and keeps on controlling the decision of each state. They also are more biased on the south than the neglected north. Possibly the only recorded autonomous city-state in Bikini and Cransia, the ACS of Canapore or Cana Port is situated on the East Brinsland's North Harvson (now North Harbor) and was established as a freeport zone (CPFZ) during the Twin Dukes' reign in 2010. The Cana Freeport Zone plays a significant role in the development of trade and industry in North Harvson, as well as in Juniorland itself. By the mid-2011, the zone expanded its coverage, making itself almost close to becoming independent from the city of Ecudes. The CPFZ sustained its economic stability despite the ironic situation of the Juniorland's Great Fall of 2011. The separation from the Ecudes allows them to seek more opportunities in making CPFZ an autonomous city-state. Succeeded in becoming a unitary parliamentary republic, however, after the territorialization of Juniorland in 2013 by the government of Bikini, the Canapore was ordered to remain in Ecudes, and not considered its autonomy. Hence, its hopeful economy just goes static by the year 2014. Exactly identical to the monarchical state of Quimbonn, the kingdom was abolished after the triumph of the Republicans in the 2013's referendum, resulting in being just a part of the New Iden's union. The first reading already finished last week, and The House of Representatives is now prepared to conduct the second reading this week wherein the members would debate and vote on the main idea of the bill. Knowing that it's an impossible move to secede from Bikini, Joseph at least remains hopeful for the approval of autonomy. Holding the largest number of medalists in KJ Olympic Games and hosting the sports event twice, the Team BKN is now geared up for the micronational level of basketball and football. The Basketball and Football World Cup 2016, two separate sports event, are virtual gala cups aiming to promote peace and cultures among the countries involved. The 2016 Basket World Cup will be hosted by the countries of Catalunya and Occitania on 12 September - 13 October 2016. The Bikini (advances to knockout stage) is one of the 32 countries that have been invited to participate in the Games, and will have belonged on Group G along with Timeria (advances to knockout stage), Herbatrea (possible to knockout stage), and Unironia. Meanwhile, the Football World Cup 2016 will be held by the Democratic Republic of Fairfax on 20 July - 30 July 2016. 16 teams are expected to participate in the event, with Bikini to be in the Group B (advances to knockout stage), along with San Marcos, Sorrenia, and Sino-Hortania. The Team BKN participated in the said Games voluntarily, 2 days after the Occitania's invitation to the Basket World Cup. Although not associated with FISA, the Football World Cup was controversially recognized by most nations to be the most well-organised World Cup to date. The Department of Sports Secretary Arthur, CS.GS is already in his full support to the athletes, saying that these will be the nation's continuation to the stepping stones in promoting the essence of sports among individuals throughout the country, as well as the unification of all micronations. The Bikini Organization Twitter account will be the country's official media coverage for the details and progress of these Games. President Marc, CS.GS signed today the F.Y. 2016 General Appropriations Act (GAA), marking the second year of the National Budget’s timely enactment and cementing the Administration’s spending program for rapid, long-term, and inclusive development. The Department of Economics-Budget and Management Secretary James P.GS. submitted the GAA last month, presenting the proposed $2.7 trillion national budget. It is 22.6 percent lower compared to last year's budget with 3.5 trillion. 2016 Budget Estimate
Despite the government provided more infrastructures for 2015 KJ Olympic Games, it seems that the revenue was not yet sufficient to supply the loss, most especially when the Mid-Year Crisis happened. Eventually, the ranking of proposed 2016 budget will be still more focus on the social services, economic services, and general public services; The debt burden and defense are the least priority. The Department of Education topped the government departments with 50.77% of national budget, only rose a little by .13 percent. Social Progress Index 2015-2016
The improvements in Bikini has been shown in the overall results of the Social Progress Indes 2015-2016, as the second semester got a score of 80.91. The 79.18 average score put them to the 25th place after Uruguay. On the second semester results, The Opportunity was the highest ranking (4th), with a score of 84.20. The report shows that the country is “strong on access to advanced education.” Meanwhile, Bikini ranked 6th in Foundations of Wellbeing (83.03), performing best in "access to basic knowledge." Although the country ranks high on the first two, the Basic Human Needs still pulls down the country's ranking (70th), with a score of 75.49, “(scoring) highest on nutrition and basic medical care but lags on personal safety.” A referendum was held last Saturday, July 9, to decide if it is time for Bikini to change its name or not. The yes vote won by 58% to 42%. The referendum turnout was 77.93%, with more than 40 million people voting. The Brinsland holds the biggest number for #RenameYes, by 66.7% to 33.3%, as did Haewon, getting 64.2% of the vote and #RenameNo 35.8%. The 35 predominant states voted for #RenameYes over the remaining 11 states: Mainland: GS, AL, MD, NJ, SB, NB, BX, and QP Weginson: KS, ID, WH Haewon: All States Brinsland: All States The aftermath According to The Council, the submission of proposed new names is now open to everyone, naturally born or naturalized, with one entry per individual or group. On the provided guidelines, the entrant must provide a short explanation that supports the proposal and promotes not only the country’s political stability but also the unity of all individuals/lands. The use of historical evidence and research materials will be also helpful. The deadline for submission will be on August 28, Sunday (the postmark must be on this date).
The announcement of the next referendum will be in the Month of October. While, the announcement of new name and appreciation day for the entrant will be on November 12, 2016. Cransvoice 2016's Lichania and Bikini Postcards Dana Lee, the Bikinean representative for the first ever Cransvoice Song Contest, was in the lead for most of the results announcements, but she was narrowly missed out on winning the contest by only two points, losing to Lichania's singing sensation Ivan Donnel. Lichania ultimately scored 334 points with its song "This Night", followed by Bikini's "Awakened Heart" on 332 points and Belusia, who finished third, 206 points. Despite garnered thirteen 12 points from the national jury and televotes, the highest number so far, however, the score was able to surpass by Lichania, who only garnered eight 12 points. The Cransvoice is the first ever annual continental song contest based on the Eurovision Song Contest. Each participating country submits an original song to be performed and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition.
Held in Cutland, Louswand, the three-day competition started with the semi-final rounds in which the public chose six qualifiers to enter the final round. These countries were voted through the 2-4-6-8-10-12 voting system. Meanwhile, the eliminated countries underwent wildcard round in which only one can have the chance to enter in the finals. They are voted through the 8-10-12 voting format. For the record, the Kosvia and Elmognassia got the same 10 and 12 votes, with a total of 68 points. Hence, they were announced as the official 13th and 14th finalists. Due to its success, the next Cransvoice Song Contest is expected to be held in Muettogran, Lichania. The BK Government and the organizers of Cransvoice Nationals are now planning to hold a grand welcome parade for Lee's success in the competition. On the official Twitter account of the Republic of Bikini, Lee was already congratulated. The researchers from the University of Yison have now studied the ancient map of Cransia, also referred to as the "Map of Europhytes," after it was discovered on the 6th day of June this year, nearby the Lark River in Yellowassee. The said map is believed to be around 20 or fewer years old. According to studies, the map depicts two drawings of different kingdom periods of the Europhytes. Havanarya. Jeitus, and Holonolulo Empires The Europhyte's Havanaryan Empire, one of the three kingdoms of the first period, is believed to be the largest empire in its history, conquered almost 80% of the entire continent - from the southern lands of Cartegal, Fraine, Castria, and Bonevil, up to the Cutlandic territories. The other two listed empires were the Jeitus or Deitus Empire and the Holonolulo Empire. The Five-Empire Period The second map shows the Europhytes under five kingdoms after the possible fall of Havanarya. 1. Haiyt Dynasty, the present-day Cutlandic region, has its capital, Liberia.
2. The Otolosian Empire, the longest empire in the continent, has its capital, Oktolovonoy 3. The Indus Empire, located in the eastern Cransia with Bekhuka as the capital, is the fourth largest empire in Cransian history. 4. Solovonian Empire, the second largest, has its capital Doyonoli. The ancient capital is now the present-day Weginson and Castria. 5. The lands of Bekus, located in the southern part of Cransia with Lyoma as the capital, is believed to be disappeared as a result of catastrophic geological phenomena or slowly rising sea levels. With the revealed ancient map, the mystery behind arises when the researchers have noticed the invisibility of the Mainland Bikini on the drawings. According to the Department of Sciences-Volcanology and Seismology, the Mainland was originally an attached land to Weginson and Bonevil. The involvement of plate tectonics on Bikini only proved how it broke apart at multiple times in a short span of time. It includes the adjustments on the southern part of Mainland and the separation of lands between the states of Qwanepoole, Arche, Tennisskee, and Madison. However, the date of its occurrence is still under full-time study. With questions that are still mysteries to them, maps such as Europhytes was able to unlock the key to the Cransia's history. Unfortunately, other relevant maps are nowhere to be found, particularly the United States of Dominicans, which could make a big contribution towards its smooth transition, from ancient to the modern times. |