Minoa's Free Trade Project - RIMT (doors wide OPEN)

[Yugal]

The Democratic Monarchy of Yugal would love to join the Ryberg Institute of Mutual Trade. Our King, Albert Philipp Michael King of Yugal, Crown Prince Praneway, Duke of Westfowlsome, Earl of Trangiy, Baron of Perusia, Emperor of all dominions and colonies of Usway is delighted to take place in something so econimically progressive! However, he just wants to know, how will this affect smaller nations who barely have an economy, and depends on their exports to other countries to make money?

If you need me to elaborate, feel free to send me a telegram.

[Charlotte Ryberg]

Short name of country (NS or RP): Yugal
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in): Usway however, I am looking for a new region.
Nominated representative(s): For? I'm confused.
Central Bank/Monetary Authority (the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.): Jiro
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: Yes.
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry):IT, and fashion production. We have international fashion week held in Yugal.
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?: Democratic Conservative Soicialits.
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: YES! We have never used slave labor.
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe): Yes! All food must be approved by the YURWFHD (Yugalian Uswaylian Region Wide Food Health Department).

Hi , I would not recommend sending a telegram because it is hard to keep a record of applications if done that way. However, I am pleased to accept your application.

In general, please bear in mind that if it is decided to merge KIST with the RIMT, existing memberships will have to be reviewed. For more information about the proposed changes, please see this thread.

[Aldarminia]

Short name of country: Aldarminia
Region or Continent: Razulica
Nominated representative(s): Consul of Diplomacy Ivenkhol Stochtingrod
Central Bank/Monetary Authority: Imperial Treasury
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: No
What is your dominant or most thriving industry?: Arms Manufacturing, Land Development, Private Security, and Energy(Fossil Fuels and Nuclear)
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?: Imperial Republic, Free-Market Capitalist Libertarian
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: Yes
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe): Yes.
All food and products being imported from non-Imperium entities must be authorized, recorded, and inspected by the Imperial Republic Defense Forces' Customs and Port Security Authority. All drugs being imported from non-Imperium entities must be purely for medicinal or research purposes, and the Grand Imperial Republic and the United Colonial Imperium of Aldarminia have a zero tolerance policy on imported opium, cannabis, and most other recreational drugs.

[Panmen]

TO: The Representitive of Charlotte Ryberg.
FROM: Mary Perez, Panmen's Representitive to the Free Trrade Project
SUBJECT: Response to change of Panmen's Largest Industries.

"Medical Research, Green Technology, Information Technology, and consumer electronics from Air transportation and The Bank of Panmen. - The Bank of Panmen"

Sorry for the miscommunication, but we would request that the underlined section of this quote be removed from our description on the homepage of the Free Trade Project. A reminder that we are the 30th nation listed, if that helps with the location. Once again, on behalf of the State of Panmen, I appologize for the inconvinence.

Signed,
Mary Perez

[Hakkoi]

The Republic of Hakkoi
하노이의 공화국

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Subject: Application from the Republic of Hakkoi
Date: 6/10/11
Priority: Intermediate (72/100)

Recipient: The Minoan Free Trade Project
Encryption: Low R³⁴
Port Select: Applicational Intent

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• Short name of country: The Republic of Hakkoi
• Region or Continent : Maredoratica
• Nominated representative(s): Hi-xiang Takawashunobi
• Central Bank/Monetary Authority: Port Chik'chu Financial Authority
• Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: The Republic is in the World Assembly.
• What is your dominant or most thriving industry?: Various Exports, notably agriculture, seafood, and electronics.
• What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?: The Republic of Hakkoi is a Presidential Republic.
• Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: The Republic of Hakkoi does not commend slavery, and thus slavery is not welcome in the Republic.
• Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation?: Yes, the Hakkoian Product Standard Regulation Agency, or the HPSRA, is dedicated to ensuring that all goods are safe for the public.

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[Oiseaui]

OOC: Hakkoi - I'm very impressed by just the look of your application. It says a lot about an RPer when they take even the little things seriously, and your presentation is absolutely polished.

[Amacia]

Amacia has abolished its central bank and would like it's status to be changed to: "none, Free Banking regime"
Thank You
Albert Rourke

[Charlotte Ryberg]

All requests since the application of Aldarminia have been accepted.

[Capisaria]

To:Ryberg Institute of Mutual Trade
From:Department of Finance of Capisaria

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We hope that you can allow our nation to join. While we do have a controlled economy, private business is just as important to us as any Free Market nation. We hope joining the RIMT will help us create our own special port for trade with Free Market nations, as well as other nations like us. We strive to make relations with all nations, and this is a way for us to do so. We will definitely be using the 4th Clause of Section B, Safety, as we have high standards of products, as all imported products must meet the same requirements of Capisarian counterparts. Below is the form. Au revoire!

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Short name of country (NS or RP): Capisaria
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in): PVPA Xblock
Nominated representative(s): Matthew King, Albaric Pond
Central Bank/Monetary Authority (the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.): Capisarian National Bank
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: WA, yes, the UN does not exist anymore!
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry): Tourism and Railways
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?: Socialist Economical, Libertarian Socially, and Democratic Governmental
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: Long Abolished
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe): Yes, food must be orgainic or must have a warning on it issued by the Food Protection Department, stating that it may contain pesticides, additives, the animal may not have been raised well, antibiotics may have been used, artificial color/flavor may be in it, and similar things.

[Charlotte Ryberg]

To:Ryberg Institute of Mutual Trade
From:Department of Finance of Capisaria

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We hope that you can allow our nation to join. While we do have a controlled economy, private business is just as important to us as any Free Market nation. We hope joining the RIMT will help us create our own special port for trade with Free Market nations, as well as other nations like us. We strive to make relations with all nations, and this is a way for us to do so. We will definitely be using the 4th Clause of Section B, Safety, as we have high standards of products, as all imported products must meet the same requirements of Capisarian counterparts. Below is the form. Au revoire!

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Short name of country (NS or RP): Capisaria
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in): PVPA Xblock
Nominated representative(s): Matthew King, Albaric Pond
Central Bank/Monetary Authority (the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.): Capisarian National Bank
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: WA, yes, the UN does not exist anymore!
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry): Tourism and Railways
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?: Socialist Economical, Libertarian Socially, and Democratic Governmental
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: Long Abolished
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe): Yes, food must be orgainic or must have a warning on it issued by the Food Protection Department, stating that it may contain pesticides, additives, the animal may not have been raised well, antibiotics may have been used, artificial color/flavor may be in it, and similar things.

Sorry about partial RL, but it is accepted, honoured ambassador.

[Bulgharia]

Short name of country (NS or RP): Dictatorship of Bulgharia
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in): Pohlmania
Nominated representative(s): ?
Central Bank/Monetary Authority (the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.): Bulgharian National Bank (BNB)
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: We are members of WA
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry): Energy, Door-to-door sales, soda sales, book sales, arms manufacturing
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?: Dictatorship
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: It is restricted to certain limits, but we have some sexual slaves
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe): Yes, we have.

[Noravea]

Short name of country (NS or RP): The Greater Empire of Noravea, Noravea
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in): Black Hills
Nominated representative(s):
Jeremy Parish (Former WA Representative from Noravea, 2008-2009)
Central Bank/Monetary Authority (the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.):
The Central Bank of the Greater Empire
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: Yes (WA)
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry):
Food/Commercial Goods
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?: Imperial Republicanism (Republic with a monarch)
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: Yes, it has been illegal since 1830, and the law was renewed for continued illegality in 2012.
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe): Yes, ours in unique, because while we inspect foods, we also investigate how it is produced, to ensure animals were not in major harm or abuse, and that they were painlessly killed.

[Charlotte Ryberg]

Short name of country (NS or RP): Dictatorship of Bulgharia
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in): Pohlmania
Nominated representative(s): ?
Central Bank/Monetary Authority (the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.): Bulgharian National Bank (BNB)
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: We are members of WA
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry): Energy, Door-to-door sales, soda sales, book sales, arms manufacturing
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?: Dictatorship
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: It is restricted to certain limits, but we have some sexual slaves
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe): Yes, we have.

The RIMT requires slavery to be outlawed entirely, so therefore the application from the Government of Bulgharia has been rejected.

Short name of country (NS or RP): The Greater Empire of Noravea, Noravea
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in): Black Hills
Nominated representative(s):
Jeremy Parish (Former WA Representative from Noravea, 2008-2009)
Central Bank/Monetary Authority (the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.):
The Central Bank of the Greater Empire
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: Yes (WA)
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry):
Food/Commercial Goods
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?: Imperial Republicanism (Republic with a monarch)
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: Yes, it has been illegal since 1830, and the law was renewed for continued illegality in 2012.
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe): Yes, ours in unique, because while we inspect foods, we also investigate how it is produced, to ensure animals were not in major harm or abuse, and that they were painlessly killed.

Noravea has been accepted into the RIMT.

[Daemyrs]

Short name of country (NS or RP): Unified States of Daemyrs
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in):Segmentum Obscuras
Nominated representative(s):Alex Harvey
Central Bank/Monetary Authority ( the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.):Daemyrs Department of the Treasury
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?:No
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry):Arms Manufacturing and Insurance
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?:Confederated Republice
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?:Abolished
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe):High standards, monthly inspections(on a random day)

[Central and Eastern Visayas]

While the Federal Republic of Central and Eastern Visayas is willing to join the project, she is worried primarily because the Trade Reform and Recovery Act allows her to mirror-image any trade policies adopted by her trade partners, and is concerned as to whether or not this is licit.

If the TRRA is no issue, then CEV may apply.


Brian Po, M.B.A.
Minister of Commerce
Government of the Federal Republic of Central and Eastern Visayas

[The Anglo-Libertarian Republic]

Short name of country: The Anglo-Libertarian Republic
Region or Continent: North America (in theory)
Nominated representative(s): Thomas Mark-Lee, James Kirkland
Central Bank/Monetary Authority:
- Central Bank: n/a
- Monetary Authority: n/a, currency is market-based.
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: No
What is your dominant or most thriving industry?: Information Technology and Service industries
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?: Libertarianism
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: Slavery is abolished constitutionally along with other types of involuntary servitude.
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe): Regulations such as these are largely conducted on a market basis, or in suits filed in civil courts, rather than through a system of executive regulatory agencies. As such, such standards are more set by precedent and the market than statue and policy of government agencies.

[Kington Langley]

Short name of country (NS or RP): Kington Langley
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in): Langlian Isles
Nominated representative(s): Henry Cunningham
Central Bank/Monetary Authority (the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.): Bank of Kington Langley
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: No (former)
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry): Service industry
What is the current ideology?: Social Democracy
Type of government in your country?: Constitutional Monarchy & Parliamentary Democracy
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: Abolished
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe): The Food Safety Act 1984 requires monthly checks on facilities that produce and handle food to be transported into the country by the 'Foodstuffs Regulation & Standards Agency' however the legislation states that all inspections can be conducted by local monitoring agencies (if present).

[Charlotte Ryberg]

While the Federal Republic of Central and Eastern Visayas is willing to join the project, she is worried primarily because the Trade Reform and Recovery Act allows her to mirror-image any trade policies adopted by her trade partners, and is concerned as to whether or not this is licit.

If the TRRA is no issue, then CEV may apply.

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Brian Po, M.B.A.
Minister of Commerce
Government of the Federal Republic of Central and Eastern Visayas

I don't think mirroring trade polices are copyrighted, but it is as always customary to inform the trading partners that you were inspired by their laws.

Accepted applications:

1. Unified States of Daemyrs (Alex Harvey) - Arms Manufacturing and Insurance - Daemyrs Department of the Treasury
2. The Anglo-Libertarian Republic (Thomas Mark-Lee, James Kirkland) - Information Technology and Service industries - (currency markets privatised)
3. Kington Langley (Henry Cunningham) - Service industry - Bank of Kington Langley

[Ruffnekia]

Short name of country (NS or RP):The Federation of Ruffnekia
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in): Fruria
Nominated representative(s):Timothy Redcourt
Central Bank/Monetary Authority (the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.):Tamarian National Bank
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?:no
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry):Tourism,Mining,Fishing,Foreign Debt,Drinks
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?:Federal Imperial Government
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?:yes
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe):Yes

[Central and Eastern Visayas]

I don't think mirroring trade polices are copyrighted, but it is as always customary to inform the trading partners that you were inspired by their laws.

So the TRRA is no real issue at all? If that is the case, then the Federal Republic may apply.

Guess where I got the idea of mirrored trade practices.

[Itailian Maifias]

Hey Ryberg, what's going on with RIMT? I know we had that merger with Kno's Free Trade Project that fell apart and I do remember you saying we were going to have Chairman elections soon. Just wondering what's going on, cause all that happens anymore is application posting

[Charlotte Ryberg]

Hey Ryberg, what's going on with RIMT? I know we had that merger with Kno's Free Trade Project that fell apart and I do remember you saying we were going to have Chairman elections soon. Just wondering what's going on, cause all that happens anymore is application posting

It seems that the relevant thread has fallen down the pages. Knootoss and Minoa did make amends and talks resumed. Oiseaui said in July that the delegation would review it but they haven't got back to us yet. Plus, the usual summer lull.

[Itailian Maifias]

Hey Ryberg, what's going on with RIMT? I know we had that merger with Kno's Free Trade Project that fell apart and I do remember you saying we were going to have Chairman elections soon. Just wondering what's going on, cause all that happens anymore is application posting

It seems that the relevant thread has fallen down the pages. Knootoss and Minoa did make amends and talks resumed. Oiseaui said in July that the delegation would review it but they haven't got back to us yet. Plus, the usual summer lull.

Again, that was back in July, it's now October in a few days. I know NS can be slow, but I do believe it's time to move along

[Central and Eastern Visayas]

Short name of country (NS or RP): The Federal Republic of Central and Eastern Visayas
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in): The North Pacific
Nominated representative(s): Darius Jefferson Lobetos, M.B.A.
Central Bank/Monetary Authority (the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.): The Federal Bank of Central and Eastern Visayas
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?: No
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry): Domestic Small Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Tourism, and Domestic Book Publishing
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?: Right-of-center with libertarian elements; Federal semi-Parliamentary Republic
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?: Constitutionally proscribed
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe): Yes.
- The Code of Federal Standards maintains product standards that are approximate to NATO product standards.

[Dukopolious]

Short name of country (NS or RP):Dukopolious
Region or Continent (doesn't always have to be the NS region you are residing in):Greater Dienstad
Nominated representative(s):His Lordship Joseph Windburn IV. P.H.D, M.B.A, B.A, Docterate.
Central Bank/Monetary Authority (the one that issues banknotes or sets interests rates, etc.):The Royal Treasury of Dukopia
Is your country a member of the UN/WA?:Yes.
What is your dominant or most thriving industry? (doesn't have to be what the NS page says if you RP a different or better industry):We have both huge oil, and metal reserviors. also a decent sized fishing industry, and our tourism (after the civil war) is very well off as well.
What is the current ideology and type of government in your country?:(Currently in civil war, this is after) Absolute Monarchy
Is slavery abolished in your country or is slavery being abolished within the next 12 months?:(Slavery is currently in effect on one side of the civil war, but this is after) No. It is heavily outlawed. However we buy slaves and let them free in our nation.
Does your country have product/food safety standards legislation? (feel free to describe):Yes, our food standards and saftey falls amongst some of the best of our allies, along with some of the best in the western Greater Dienstadi contenet.
We have 3 categories of food.

Organic. Non-processed, completely natural.

Cleansed. Processed, dangerious chemicals removed, cleaned and given preservation

Bio-Enhanced. Heavily processed, All dangers removed (including seeds,stems, the occasional leaf, etc) Including fats and negative chemicals, Give growth gene to enlarge subsantually, and injected with extra chemicals for calcium, and vitemins.

Also our currency is the Marret: /M\