News Updates: New Victoria
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News Updates: New Victoria
PRESS DISPATCH FROM THE PRIVATE SECRETARY OF HM THE KING [14 DEC. 2012]:
Dear Fellow MCS Member States,
On behalf of the Government of The Kingdom of New Victoria, I would like to update this community on some of the major changes that have occurred in our country over the past week or so. We believe that all of these changes have been positive and are exciting with regards to where the future is leading us!
The Passing of The Act of Supremacy (2012):
On December 8, Parliament passed an act, which officially created an Established Church of New Victoria. (This Church is very similar to the macro-national Church of England in both doctrine and practice.) His Majesty The King has also been created as the Supreme Governor of the Church. Starting next weekend, citizens and foreigners alike will be able to hear mass at Canterbury Cathedral in New Victoria. The masses shall be said by William Warham, whom The King seen fit to appoint as a temporary Archbishop of Canterbury, until a permanent one can be found. (If anyone is interested in that position, please send a private message to this account or stop by NewVictoria.org.)
The Passing of The Silence Act (2012):
On December 14, Parliament agreed to pass The Silence Act (2012), which shall have great implications for the future of the Justice and Legislative branches of New Victoria's Government. The act states that a citizen's silence on any matter can never be deemed malicious by the courts. It references the English legal term Qui Tacet Consentire Videtur, which means that whosoever remains silent on a matter shall be assumed to agree or consent to that matter's principles. Now that this act is in place, a citizen who knowingly fails to report a crime can be considered just as guilty as the person who commits it. The act also decrees that, should a Member of Parliament not vote on any given bill, resolution, or amendment within the allotted time, that person shall be assumed to agree with the enactment of said bill, resolution, or amendment. This ensures that Parliament must come to speedy decisions, freely up a good deal of its time.
The Presentation of The Currency Bill:
A bill has been presented before Parliament concerning the national currency of New Victoria. Currently, there is no form of currency in the Kingdom, which is becoming rather problematic. The bill suggests that New Victoria's Government apply to join the Standardized Currency and Unified Economy (SCUE) System. This provides many advantages, chief among them is that our currency shall be recognized by several, eminent member states of the MCS, which shall facilitate diplomatic relations. The bill also suggests we based our currency on the pound, instead of the dollar. Voting for this bill is currently happening in The First Parliament's Chamber on New Victoria's website. The King has confirmed that he will give Royal Assent to the enactment of this bill, should it receive a majority vote in Parliament.
A Personal Interview with The King:
His Majesty The King granted a personal interview with reporter Liam Sinclair this week. Sinclair asked His Majesty various questions concerning the inspiration for the creation of New Victoria and the path he hopes to see the kingdom take in the future. The interview was just published this evening on the Coprieta Standard's website. Anyone interested can click this link to view the full article.
If you are interested in visiting The Kingdom of New Victoria, please stop by NewVictoria.org!. We are currently looking for more citizens are have several prominent, government positions available right now! We are planning on paying these government employees, as soon as we decide on a currency system.
Thank you very much for your support and your time!
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Dear Fellow MCS Member States,
On behalf of the Government of The Kingdom of New Victoria, I would like to update this community on some of the major changes that have occurred in our country over the past week or so. We believe that all of these changes have been positive and are exciting with regards to where the future is leading us!
The Passing of The Act of Supremacy (2012):
On December 8, Parliament passed an act, which officially created an Established Church of New Victoria. (This Church is very similar to the macro-national Church of England in both doctrine and practice.) His Majesty The King has also been created as the Supreme Governor of the Church. Starting next weekend, citizens and foreigners alike will be able to hear mass at Canterbury Cathedral in New Victoria. The masses shall be said by William Warham, whom The King seen fit to appoint as a temporary Archbishop of Canterbury, until a permanent one can be found. (If anyone is interested in that position, please send a private message to this account or stop by NewVictoria.org.)
The Passing of The Silence Act (2012):
On December 14, Parliament agreed to pass The Silence Act (2012), which shall have great implications for the future of the Justice and Legislative branches of New Victoria's Government. The act states that a citizen's silence on any matter can never be deemed malicious by the courts. It references the English legal term Qui Tacet Consentire Videtur, which means that whosoever remains silent on a matter shall be assumed to agree or consent to that matter's principles. Now that this act is in place, a citizen who knowingly fails to report a crime can be considered just as guilty as the person who commits it. The act also decrees that, should a Member of Parliament not vote on any given bill, resolution, or amendment within the allotted time, that person shall be assumed to agree with the enactment of said bill, resolution, or amendment. This ensures that Parliament must come to speedy decisions, freely up a good deal of its time.
The Presentation of The Currency Bill:
A bill has been presented before Parliament concerning the national currency of New Victoria. Currently, there is no form of currency in the Kingdom, which is becoming rather problematic. The bill suggests that New Victoria's Government apply to join the Standardized Currency and Unified Economy (SCUE) System. This provides many advantages, chief among them is that our currency shall be recognized by several, eminent member states of the MCS, which shall facilitate diplomatic relations. The bill also suggests we based our currency on the pound, instead of the dollar. Voting for this bill is currently happening in The First Parliament's Chamber on New Victoria's website. The King has confirmed that he will give Royal Assent to the enactment of this bill, should it receive a majority vote in Parliament.
A Personal Interview with The King:
His Majesty The King granted a personal interview with reporter Liam Sinclair this week. Sinclair asked His Majesty various questions concerning the inspiration for the creation of New Victoria and the path he hopes to see the kingdom take in the future. The interview was just published this evening on the Coprieta Standard's website. Anyone interested can click this link to view the full article.
If you are interested in visiting The Kingdom of New Victoria, please stop by NewVictoria.org!. We are currently looking for more citizens are have several prominent, government positions available right now! We are planning on paying these government employees, as soon as we decide on a currency system.
Thank you very much for your support and your time!
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Glad to see things are coming along nicely.
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Now just Vilhelm Benkern, Count of Mar Sara
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Re: News Updates: New Victoria
PRESS DISPATCH FROM THE PRIVATE SECRETARY OF HM THE KING [22 DEC. 2012]:
Dear Fellow MCS Member States,
On behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of New Victoria, I would to provide you all with some further updates about our realm. There have been some further developments of our affairs and we are confident that our Kingdom is growing and developing apace!
The Passing of The Currency Act (2012):
Earlier this week, Parliament saw fit to pass The Currency Act (2012), which allowed for the entrance of New Victoria into the Standardized Currency and Unified Economy System. Our King has thus, on behalf of the Kingdom, applied for SCUE. So far no other member states have objected to our entrance, so it seems likely that our application will be approved.
Concerning Diplomatic Relations:
The Kingdom of New Victoria has officially entered into diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Gotzborg, the Free State of Zeeburg, and the Republic of Flanders. His Majesty The King is very pleased with these international developments. The King's Majesty also saw fit to pass a Royal Decree, declaring that all willing member state of the Micronational Cartography Society are welcome to enter into diplomatic relations with our Kingdom. Certain non-member states may also be eligible, depending on the circumstances. If anyone is interested in starting diplomatic relations with New Victoria, please stop by NewVictoria.org.
Suspension of Religious Services:
The King's Majesty, who is Supreme Governor of the Church of New Victoria, has become aware that there are some fundamental errors in the doctrine of His Majesty's Church. Therefore, he has seen fit to temporarily suspend religious services, with the exception of a basic Christmas mass, until these issues can be cleared up.
If you are interested in visiting The Kingdom of New Victoria, please stop by NewVictoria.org!. We are currently looking for more citizens are have several prominent, government positions available right now! We are planning on paying these government employees, as soon as we decide on a currency system.
Thank you very much for your support and your time!
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Dear Fellow MCS Member States,
On behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of New Victoria, I would to provide you all with some further updates about our realm. There have been some further developments of our affairs and we are confident that our Kingdom is growing and developing apace!
The Passing of The Currency Act (2012):
Earlier this week, Parliament saw fit to pass The Currency Act (2012), which allowed for the entrance of New Victoria into the Standardized Currency and Unified Economy System. Our King has thus, on behalf of the Kingdom, applied for SCUE. So far no other member states have objected to our entrance, so it seems likely that our application will be approved.
Concerning Diplomatic Relations:
The Kingdom of New Victoria has officially entered into diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Gotzborg, the Free State of Zeeburg, and the Republic of Flanders. His Majesty The King is very pleased with these international developments. The King's Majesty also saw fit to pass a Royal Decree, declaring that all willing member state of the Micronational Cartography Society are welcome to enter into diplomatic relations with our Kingdom. Certain non-member states may also be eligible, depending on the circumstances. If anyone is interested in starting diplomatic relations with New Victoria, please stop by NewVictoria.org.
Suspension of Religious Services:
The King's Majesty, who is Supreme Governor of the Church of New Victoria, has become aware that there are some fundamental errors in the doctrine of His Majesty's Church. Therefore, he has seen fit to temporarily suspend religious services, with the exception of a basic Christmas mass, until these issues can be cleared up.
If you are interested in visiting The Kingdom of New Victoria, please stop by NewVictoria.org!. We are currently looking for more citizens are have several prominent, government positions available right now! We are planning on paying these government employees, as soon as we decide on a currency system.
Thank you very much for your support and your time!
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Re: News Updates: New Victoria
PRESS DISPATCH FROM THE PRIVATE SECRETARY OF HM THE KING [27 DEC. 2012]:
Hello again everyone! Normally, it is our goal to update this thread every week with a summary of the events that have transpired throughout New Victoria, however there have been so many events lately that we decided to post a second update this week! Most of the updates posted here are relating to finance.
New Victoria's Acceptance into SCUE
Earlier this week, the Kingdom of New Victoria has been accepted into the SCUE system. Although there are a few citizens who felt that New Victoria would have done better to create its own, independent currency system, most of the Kingdom recognizes the many great advantages of the SCUE system and is glad that New Victoria is now a part of it. We are, even now, beginning steps to create our own economy.
The Passing of The Taxation Act (2012)
After New Victoria was accepted into the SCUE system, Parliament decided to sit on the 27-29 of December to decide on financial matters. Yesterday, Parliament passed The Taxation Act (2012), which created a standardized tax system for use in the entire realm. Starting in 2013, citizens will be required to pay a flat rate 15% in income tax. The MPs decided that a flat rate plan was the simplest and fairest idea, so that is what our nation shall use.
The Creation of the Ministry of Finance & Taxation
Parliament also created the Ministry of Finance & Taxation yesterday. The goal of this ministry is to regulate New Victorian finances, to collect taxes fairly, and to protect against corruption. The King also saw fit to appoint Mr. Thomas Rich as his Minister of Finance & Taxation yesterday. Mr. Rich shall, in future, collect taxes personally, as well as advise His Majesty on finance matters.
The Presentation of The Sales Taxation Bill (2012)
This morning, the Speaker of the House presented a Sales Taxation Bill to the House of Commons for voting. If it is enacted, the bill would allow for a 7% sales tax, on all New Victorian purchases (i.e. not just for citizens, but all people buying our products) starting on January 1, 2013. So far the bill has received two official approvals by the MPs. It only needs two more members to back it, as well as The King's Royal Assent, before it can be officially enacted. The Speaker of the House, who approved the bill during voting, has said that he is confident the bill will be supported by The King, as well as by the majority of the Commons.
The New Victorian Webhosting Company
The Kingdom of New Victoria also opened its first company yesterday, as a further step towards strengthening its economy. The company, called the New Victorian Webhosting Company (NVWC), is currently offering website/forum hosting for micronationalists. The NVWC is owned by His Majesty The King and is considered to be a private, government-supported business. Hosting will be sold on a monthly basis, for a relatively cheap price in SCUE currency. The hosting will be speedy and 100% ad-free. In short, it will be a lot better than many of the free services currently used by several member states of the Micronational Cartography Society. Another thread with more details has been created here. Please visit to find out more! If you order before New Year's Day, your product will be exempt from sales tax for all of 2013!
Citizenship Rewards Offered
His Majesty The King has also declared that, until the First Day of February 2013, any person who joins the Kingdom of New Victoria and becomes and active citizen shall be entitled to a reward. This has, of course, been done has an attempt to attract more citizens to our realm. Anyone who becomes an active citizen of New Victoria during the aforementioned time, shall be gifted £1000 (New Victorian Pounds; equal to 1000 SCUE units). Furthermore, it they continue to be an active citizen for a reasonable amount of time, His Majesty will, in all likelihood, see fit to endow them with honors, awards, and titles for their good deeds. An active citizen shall be a citizen who joins and faithfully takes a certain job in the Kingdom of New Victoria, whether it is a government job or not. The monetary reward is, of course, in addition to any salaries that they've earned from their offices. Furthermore, those £1000 are fully exempt from income tax. If you are interested in becoming a citizen, please visit NewVictoria.org.
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Hello again everyone! Normally, it is our goal to update this thread every week with a summary of the events that have transpired throughout New Victoria, however there have been so many events lately that we decided to post a second update this week! Most of the updates posted here are relating to finance.
New Victoria's Acceptance into SCUE
Earlier this week, the Kingdom of New Victoria has been accepted into the SCUE system. Although there are a few citizens who felt that New Victoria would have done better to create its own, independent currency system, most of the Kingdom recognizes the many great advantages of the SCUE system and is glad that New Victoria is now a part of it. We are, even now, beginning steps to create our own economy.
The Passing of The Taxation Act (2012)
After New Victoria was accepted into the SCUE system, Parliament decided to sit on the 27-29 of December to decide on financial matters. Yesterday, Parliament passed The Taxation Act (2012), which created a standardized tax system for use in the entire realm. Starting in 2013, citizens will be required to pay a flat rate 15% in income tax. The MPs decided that a flat rate plan was the simplest and fairest idea, so that is what our nation shall use.
The Creation of the Ministry of Finance & Taxation
Parliament also created the Ministry of Finance & Taxation yesterday. The goal of this ministry is to regulate New Victorian finances, to collect taxes fairly, and to protect against corruption. The King also saw fit to appoint Mr. Thomas Rich as his Minister of Finance & Taxation yesterday. Mr. Rich shall, in future, collect taxes personally, as well as advise His Majesty on finance matters.
The Presentation of The Sales Taxation Bill (2012)
This morning, the Speaker of the House presented a Sales Taxation Bill to the House of Commons for voting. If it is enacted, the bill would allow for a 7% sales tax, on all New Victorian purchases (i.e. not just for citizens, but all people buying our products) starting on January 1, 2013. So far the bill has received two official approvals by the MPs. It only needs two more members to back it, as well as The King's Royal Assent, before it can be officially enacted. The Speaker of the House, who approved the bill during voting, has said that he is confident the bill will be supported by The King, as well as by the majority of the Commons.
The New Victorian Webhosting Company
The Kingdom of New Victoria also opened its first company yesterday, as a further step towards strengthening its economy. The company, called the New Victorian Webhosting Company (NVWC), is currently offering website/forum hosting for micronationalists. The NVWC is owned by His Majesty The King and is considered to be a private, government-supported business. Hosting will be sold on a monthly basis, for a relatively cheap price in SCUE currency. The hosting will be speedy and 100% ad-free. In short, it will be a lot better than many of the free services currently used by several member states of the Micronational Cartography Society. Another thread with more details has been created here. Please visit to find out more! If you order before New Year's Day, your product will be exempt from sales tax for all of 2013!
Citizenship Rewards Offered
His Majesty The King has also declared that, until the First Day of February 2013, any person who joins the Kingdom of New Victoria and becomes and active citizen shall be entitled to a reward. This has, of course, been done has an attempt to attract more citizens to our realm. Anyone who becomes an active citizen of New Victoria during the aforementioned time, shall be gifted £1000 (New Victorian Pounds; equal to 1000 SCUE units). Furthermore, it they continue to be an active citizen for a reasonable amount of time, His Majesty will, in all likelihood, see fit to endow them with honors, awards, and titles for their good deeds. An active citizen shall be a citizen who joins and faithfully takes a certain job in the Kingdom of New Victoria, whether it is a government job or not. The monetary reward is, of course, in addition to any salaries that they've earned from their offices. Furthermore, those £1000 are fully exempt from income tax. If you are interested in becoming a citizen, please visit NewVictoria.org.
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Re: News Updates: New Victoria
I might join up with New Victoria. Seems a very active and vibrant place. Reminds me of New Brittania of old....without the constant deaths of Kings or plotting.
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I don't plan on dying for quite a while.Lord_Montague wrote:I might join up with New Victoria. Seems a very active and vibrant place. Reminds me of New Brittania of old....without the constant deaths of Kings or plotting.
Yes, please do join! We'd love to have you as a part of the community! The more the merrier. There are several government positions open right now, if you wanted to join that capacity. Or there are other options: such as starting a company, or just being a regular citizen.
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