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Social Democrat Bob Fisher wins third term in Wereford governor race

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am CST December 11, 2019       Social Democratic Gov. Bob Fisher won the race for Mississippi governor Dec 10 night, defeating Republican Federal Delegate Tony Shimshon and UTPP state senator Hophni Gayle. Ad For the first time since Reconstruction, Social Democrats were on track Tuesday to break the spell control and send a candidate for the post of governorship for a third consecutive time. They are expected to retain their majority control of the State Senate.  In incomplete and unofficial results, Fisher led Shimshon and Gayle on Tuesday night 51% to 40% and 7% respectively. After a race filled with attack ads, Fisher took a conciliatory tone in his victory speech in downtown Tadford. "I will continue to do what is right for the future of Wereford," Reeves said. "And I mean all the people of Wereford." Fisher calls for unity  After spending months tarring his major opponent Shimshon as a conservative beholden to trial...

Onwu Sacks Top Civil Servant After Corruption Probe

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November 30, 2019 12:22 PM U  Edward Brett,  permanent sekretar tsu di F.S. President Victor Onwu on Friday sacked  F.S's most senior civil servant after an investigation into graft allegations, the highest profile casualty of the anti-corruption pledge that helped bring him to power. He ordered an investigation into Edward Brett, an ally and one of his first appointments, after lawmakers in a separate probe alleged that he inflated the value of contracts for humanitarian aid projects in Africa as part of a suspected kickback scheme. "The president accepted the recommendation of the panel to terminate the appointment of Mr. Brett," presidential spokeswoman Cara Viyara said in a statement. Permanent secretary to the government of the Federated States Edward Brett, who has denied wrongdoing, did not immediately respond to phone calls and a text message requesting a comment. Onwu's two presidential spokesmen declined to comment on whether there were ...

F.S. Rep Tony Shimshon touts plan to raise teacher pay if elected as governor

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F. S. Rep Tony Shimshon campaign released a plan on Wednesday to raise teacher pay across the board in Wereford by D2,000 and ensure that no teacher is paid less than D40,000 by 2022. The Republican candidate for governor says the salary increase and other features of the plan are designed to better recruit and retain educators in the state, citing what he calls a "critical shortage" in the profession. Noting that Wereford teachers are paid below the federal average and spend an average of more than D400 out of their own pocket for school supplies, the plan also calls for student loan forgiveness for those who commit to stay and teach in the state for a certain number of years. Beshear is facing Social Democratic Gov. Bob Fisher in the race this winter, whom he criticized for "bullying" teachers in a joint statement with running mate Shaul Perez detailing their new plan. "Public education is the single best way to build a better, brighter futur...

Onwu, Yahdish traditional leaders meet at Minsir

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The monarchs, led by the Oonsi of Minsir, Melek Shimon Barukh and they were at the Royal Palace of Minsir around 12.30pm. The Oonsi had earlier in July met with President Onwu in the Keddison Palace for talks on issues of Security during the Habarukh. The Supreme ruler had said he met with Pres. Onwu on behalf of royal fathers a cross the nation to make a case for improved security during the celebrations. Oonsi noted that the festival was one of the three most important Yahdish festivals and adequate security was very much needed.  President Onwu at bows his head during prayers at Tadford Central Synagogue  President Victor Onwu left Keddisonville to Minsir on Tuesday and was guest of Wereford governor Bob Fisher till Thursday. On Wednesday after the General Assembly led by the High Priest Yahgo Rhaul, the president drove down from the temple to the Royal Palace where he had meeting with the six Baales in the nation. "The meeting was highly religious" said T...

Wereford Major Candidates for Governor Qualify for Election

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Election Wereford Gov. Bob Fisher and his two major Social Democratic opponents have formally registered for the governor's race as qualifying for the Dec. 10 ballot opened. By  Associated Press , Wire Service Content  Aug.  Wereford Governor Bob Fisher and his wife Aia greet supporters at the Wereford Ministry of State's office after he signed up to run in the upcoming election, in Tadforde, We., Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The candidate sign-up period for Wereford's statewide elections ends Thursday, with the governor's race at the top of the ballot. (AP Photo/Michael DeMocker)  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Wereford Gov. Bob Fisher and his two major Republican opponents formally registered for the governor's race Tuesday, as qualifying for the Dec. 10 ballot opened, signaling the unofficial intensifying of campaign season. F. S. Rep. Tony Shimshon and businessman Shaul PĂ©rez are hoping to keep Fisher from a third ...

Habarukh: FS declares 15th and 21st public holidays

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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mrs Georgina Ekeh made the declaration on behalf of the Federated States' Government in a statement signed on Monday by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations Harry Jordan.  The Federated States' Government has declared Thursday 15th and Wednesday 21st August, 2019 as public holidays to mark the beginning and end of the Habarukh celebration. She congratulated the Yahdish faithful on a successful completion of a cycle of year and enjoined all Tads to use the occasion of the celebration to pray for the continued peace, unity, prosperity and stability of the nation. She admonished Tads to shun hate speeches and divisive tendencies and join hands with the Administration of President Onwu Victor to build a peaceful, strong and Federated States of Tadchester so as to achieve the next level of socio-economic and political development. Mrs. Ekeh reaffirmed the determination of the Federated States' Governmen...

Trump concludes F.S. State visit as ties strengthen

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From Wednesday, July 31 to Friday, August 2, U.S. President Donald Trump made a largely ceremonial visit to the Federated States in order to maintain the strong ties between the F.S. and U.S. The Presidential three-day trip include a state banquet, golf with President Onwu Victor and celebrating Memorial Day on the only F.S. Aircraft carrier Lady Bolton.  The President on arriving at Yellowsprings Airport on Wednesday evening had dinner with Governor Dan Sailor before becoming the second world leader after Australian PM Scott Morrison last year, to meet President Onwu Victor at the Keddison Palace. He was honoured with red carpet and federal Army Guards' displayed. Later in the day the two presidents played golf at the Keddison Palace lawn. The evening was beautified by a state banquet which was graced by artists like Molly Potter, Harry Streider, Drake Vin and George Hill. The next day he visited the only F.S. Aircraft carrier Lady Bolton to commemorate the 40th anniversar...

Pres. Onwu refuses to talk about Trump's racist tweets

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President of the Federated States, Onwu Victor has declined to comment on the president of the United States Donald Trump's racist tweets. In a Keddison Palace press conference, Pres Victor was asked, while he talked about U.S-F.S trade ties and President Trump's visit to the Federated States next week Monday, if he has anything to say against Donald Trump's tweets telling 4 U.S female House delegates to go back to the hungerstricken countries. The President simply replied, "I'm not an American... It depends on how they do things there. You as well know how we do things here" With that the President switched back to his talk on nuclear ban lift. The same day, an human rights group rallied in Keddisonville asking the President to cancel Trump's Monday visit. Pres. Onwu's aide Draco Fliggs said in a tweet, "whether Trump's a racist or not, is not a matter for the Federated States to solve... We're more interested in our trade than re...