Great Mateo
26-03-2004, 05:27
St. Thome's, Great Mateo - Great Matean Associated Press
Great Mateo ended its four year period of isolation today, reopening its global markets and annoucing that it plans to resume all activities regarding international commerce.
Four years ago, GM quietly seperated itself from the outside world, cutting off all relationships with the governments of other nations. Communication was made only with its closest regional allies, who would not present the rest of the world with a reason as to GM's sudden change of policy.
The Great Matean government has still not provided an explanation as to its decision, but does not believe it will be of crucial importance. "This short period in our nation's history is exactly that- history," said president Teo McGrath during a speech given on the lawn of the presidential complex in Teo, GM's capital, "While we're sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused any other nations, we believed it was in the best interest of GM at the time. Now that it has ended, we look forward to again becoming an active participant in global politics and commerce, and hope this will lead to a prosperous future for all."
A Mardi Gras like feeling was present through out many of GM's cities and towns today, with citizens celebrating the government's decision. "Things have been kind of hard for some of us," said Rick Hashton, a former international stock broker and resident of Kartha. "But with this, we'll be able to reset things to as they once were and get back on our feet."
The GM government plans to commemorate the event as well, with several special events planned, including a temporary price cut on products from government-owned Great Matean Industries. (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=95320&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) Also, GM's flagship fleet, the Joint Carrier Battle Fleet, was launched today during a ceremony in St. Thome's. The fleet will engage on a three month long tour of both regional and national ports and harbors.
OOC: Well, I'm back, don't know if anyone remembers and\or recognizes me. I kinda lost interest in NS, haven't done much in the last four months. I will be getting back into the swing of things, though. I've already updated my Big List of Storefronts, and plan on re-opening my storefront tomorrow.
Great Mateo ended its four year period of isolation today, reopening its global markets and annoucing that it plans to resume all activities regarding international commerce.
Four years ago, GM quietly seperated itself from the outside world, cutting off all relationships with the governments of other nations. Communication was made only with its closest regional allies, who would not present the rest of the world with a reason as to GM's sudden change of policy.
The Great Matean government has still not provided an explanation as to its decision, but does not believe it will be of crucial importance. "This short period in our nation's history is exactly that- history," said president Teo McGrath during a speech given on the lawn of the presidential complex in Teo, GM's capital, "While we're sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused any other nations, we believed it was in the best interest of GM at the time. Now that it has ended, we look forward to again becoming an active participant in global politics and commerce, and hope this will lead to a prosperous future for all."
A Mardi Gras like feeling was present through out many of GM's cities and towns today, with citizens celebrating the government's decision. "Things have been kind of hard for some of us," said Rick Hashton, a former international stock broker and resident of Kartha. "But with this, we'll be able to reset things to as they once were and get back on our feet."
The GM government plans to commemorate the event as well, with several special events planned, including a temporary price cut on products from government-owned Great Matean Industries. (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=95320&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) Also, GM's flagship fleet, the Joint Carrier Battle Fleet, was launched today during a ceremony in St. Thome's. The fleet will engage on a three month long tour of both regional and national ports and harbors.
OOC: Well, I'm back, don't know if anyone remembers and\or recognizes me. I kinda lost interest in NS, haven't done much in the last four months. I will be getting back into the swing of things, though. I've already updated my Big List of Storefronts, and plan on re-opening my storefront tomorrow.