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=** Week 1 **=

The first mission was not an easy one, as we began to develop an understanding based on Viva Island we also began to discover many new things about the island both positive and negative. As we are working for a sustainable island we found out how important our research was and how big of a role it would take. Overall, this week we found out that:
 * Viva Island has a number of useful materias to us in regards to building supplies and infrastructure such as t he discovery of the breadfruit tree which is a lightweight wood is resistant to termites, r ed cedar wood and tapau are also very valuable in terms of building material.
 * There appears to be a number of natural food supplies available which indicates to us that the soil is good, however seasonal growth could be an issue.
 * On a somewhat negative note there is no red meat or poultry supplies therefore it is important that a point is raised to command looking into importing and exporting goods.
 * There are a number of settlements which have been discussed and agreed upon, all for good reasons, and as the island is located in the Pacific it is important to look out for floods and high tides
 * It has been noted that the western side of the island would not be suitable for infrastructure due to its high winds and wet nature

=**Week 2**=

This week we focused on energy, communication and transport for the island, concluding what the most sustainable source of each was and all settlements came to an agreement. The Island decided on the following: = **__Energy__** = == //Solar Energy- //It has been acknowledged that the island is exposed to a high rate of sun rays which is the main reason as to why we will install a great number of solar panels on the __east side__ of the island as it gets the most sun rays. Another option is to place them all over the __coast line of the island__, to get a strong level of sun rays on the panels, which in turn would turn into energy. ==

//Wind Power- // It was discovered that the island is exposed to great winds on the __western side__ of the island. The western side of the island also has __high elevation mountains__ which is a great place to set up wind farms, knowing that the winds are a lot stronger as you get higher. //Hydro Power ////-// When we see the layout of the island, we can see that the __western side__ of the island has a f__ew rivers__ which come down from a high elevation point. These locations are ideal to set up a hydro-energy farm.

**Transferring Energy ** After having a long discussion between the engineers on where the main energy power station should be, we have concluded in the area and settlement of B and C 6 (VIVA settlement). The creation of the energy station would have power lines which go directly from the energy sources to the colony and other energy demanding locations. The energy will come from a number of b attery packs that the other settlements can take to support their energy needs.

**__Transport __**
Each settlement will have their own varieties of transport such as bikes, tuck-tucks, roller blades and so on. However the main transport which will be able to carry individuals and goods from one settlement to the other will be the “Chair Lift”. The electric powered chair lift will be the major means of transport on this island. This chair lift will have a few major stop-overs in each of the settlements of the island and it contains a cabin which you get into, and it transports you via the chair lift lines through the island. The cabin would also have a separate compartment for which you can transport things around. The chair lift would be electric powered which makes it a positive when we are thinking of enviro-friendly and sustainable energy.

**__Communication __**
The communication at the start of the development will be simple using signals, smoke signals, signs, two-way radios and so on however we have concluded that using the internet via the satellite would be a great idea to keep in touch with settlements and the world around us.

=**Week 3**=

This week was the week of the economists and what a good job they did at that. As a group the Island came to a very important agreement about trading good between settlements which in the end will hopefully keep the Island sustainable and will help strengthen our economy. A questions in which arose where: **//How will the money be earned?//** The United Nations funds will be used at first to create our island in order for it to be a live able life style. The money will be used to build hospitals, stores (a few), police stations and schools. By these establishments being built the residents of the settlement will then be able to work and earn their money individually.

**//Trades between settlements?//** Each settlements have come to an agreement on selling each other goods in order to maintain the earning of money within each division. __//Example://__ Viva Island will be growing and trading cattle, sheep, chickens and goats. Theses are all worth a fair bit so when it comes to trading it will be important to ensure that we get our moneys worth.

**//What needs to be imported?//** For our island to be successful and sustainable, importation is vital. The main things in which will be imported are the following:
 * Live stock for survival reasons including food and clothes
 * Materials and supplies for building purposes ie/ shelter, transport and services such as schools, health clinics and so on.

**//Produce and exporting?//** In order to produce money we will export goods that have been grown on the island such as, bananas, pineapples, papaya, coconuts. We also will be exporting natural resources within the island.

The agricultural scientists also had a meeting during this week to determine the optimum products that each settlement can be responsible for. It was decided that the Viva settlement was best suited to having livestock. The large open area around our settlement will be adequate to support this.

=**Week 4**=

This week was all about the governments functions, services and its promise to its people. It was decided that a democracy would best suit the Island as it is very important for us to represent the people. Things such as the governments roles, main functions, laws, and provided services were deeply discussed and a recommendation was put forward to Commander.

//**What is the role of government in representing the people?**// The Islands type of government will be a democratic government which confirms that the main role of the government in representing the people is to ensure that the island has a number of ways in which people have a voice. To make this possible each settlement will have a chosen representative in which will be elected from a number of running candidates, allowing them to pass on messages, and report back to the government on the positives, negatives and anything in which they believe may need to be considered.

//**2. What are its functions and what services does it provide( laws, public order, currency, defense, education, health, parks and libraries, protection of national borders, protection and management of natural environments, etc) **// The government will provide public services such as hospitals for health benefits, police services, fire brigades and ambulances.

//**3. Does the Island need more than one level of government? **// The Island will consist of one main level of government with a leader whom will be chosen by the people of all settlement, however each settlement will have an elected representative whom in which's job is to ensure that each and every person is taken into consideration when making decisions. Each of these representatives have different roles within the government.

//**<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">4. What are the key tasks of a member of parliament or councillor? **// Some of the key task of members from the parliament are:
 * A member is expected to be a spokes person for the local settlements and their interests, and concerns
 * To inform their specific settlement of what informed about their, and the governments activities and decisions
 * Looking after, and caring for the environment of the area for which they are responsible for, in a way that is promotes the sustainable development and lifestyles.
 * exercising community leadership

//**5. How does parliament make laws? What laws does The Island need?**// the government will begin with a number of laws from other countries based on their success rate and requested research and data. Some laws in which will be enforced are through the results of success in other countries are:
 * The Freedom Act in which was extracted from the Swedish government, this allows the people of the land to view the laws and legislations, and also have a say. This will improve our representation of the people.
 * Everyone on the Island has equal rights, and the right to vote.
 * There is freedom of religious worship
 * Common crimes such as theft, assault, intoxication will result in punishment, as will major crimes; for example murder, rape, kidnapping all punishments vary depending on the specific crime.
 * Crimes will be put to trial
 * No death penalty on the Island
 * Taxes must be paid (how much is still to be discussed, however an estimation of $5 a week or $20 a month is a reasonable amount payable).
 * Citizenship must be attained within two months of arrival, other wise risk being deported

As of yet, there are no laws on the number of immigrants aloud onto the Island although, it is certain that a the Island must stay sustainable and a large population jeopardises that, meaning a conclusion needs to be made here.

__**<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">Some Questions for thought! :) **__ //<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">Q) Who will pay tax on the island? i //<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">s it only working people or everyone and how will the amount of how much each tax payer be calculated. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">//Will it be decided from how much their earnings are?// Yes, it is estimated from how much they earn monthly.

=**Week 5**=