THE VEMA SEAMOUNT  
​Declaration of Sovereignty

Declaration of Sovereignty

Vema Seamount was declared a Sovereign Territory on the first day of August 2006, by the founding father of the Vema Seamount community Mr ‘Paulo Caposso’ who to symbolize the birth of the Kingdom of Mount Vema - Vema Seamount, the new Royal Family and Monarchy, became the Vema Seamount Authority, anointed as His Majesty King Peter Jon Goldishman of Mount Vema, and who with the following declaration sealed his sovereign rights to the territory with the following statement: 
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“In the Course of natural and human evolution with respect for the time and space of all living things including the Earth, the Universe and the Rules of Nature, it becomes necessary for one person to take a stand and make the difference.” 

“Therefore, I, Peter Jon Goldishman, hereby declare, the Seamount, named Vema 'Vema Seamount' located at 31° 38' S 8° 20' E a Sovereign Territory.”    

“I hereby do solemnly swear that I will faithfully exercise the duties of Sovereign of the Vema Seamount territory, and will to the best of my ability, preserve and protect the Vema Seamount, the Vema Seamount Marine Life, the People living within the Vema Seamount Territory; and serve and protect the integrity of this Declaration and the Constitution of the Kingdom of Mount Vema – Vema Seamount.”    

“For the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, I hereby pledge my Life, my Fortunes and my sacred Honor for the welfare of Vema Seamount and consequently the World at large.”    

“I also believe that all men are created equal. They are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among those are Life and the pursuit of Happiness. And to secure these rights, an individual has the right to follow his own destiny. Even if his destiny involves, establishing a new settlement and institute a new way of life.”    

“To lay its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to he shall see most likely to effect the Safety and Happiness of his family and those who share the same views and values;” 

“And those who believe in the preservation of nature and the planet Earth as we know it, as well as the need of the establishment of a newly formed independent state as the only way to help save large numbers of people from extreme poverty in Africa and the world, by establishing new trade routes, create new jobs, a new currency and provide for new Guards for the security of the settlement, and such is now the necessity which constrains me to form and found this Nation.”   

​“The foundation of the Vema Seamount Community shall be based on Family Values and Christian principles. With the aim to create new opportunities, provide healthcare, education through scholarship, professional training, and create jobs and accommodation to improve the lives of people living in extreme poverty throughout the world, of all races and background.” 
HMVM Peter Goldishman – 2006
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The preamble of the declaration establishes that “whatever is written herein shall be considered final and shall be respected by the International Community.
 
​The Vema Seamount Declaration of Sovereignty
PREAMBLE
- Within the framework of the foundation of the Kingdom of Mount Vema - Vema Seamount; 
- Reaffirming its determination to promote peace, coexistence with nature, territorial integrity and security, while recognizing its legitimate rights for self-government; 
- Reaffirming its desire to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive economic settlement through this Declaration; 
- Reaffirming its adherence to the recognition of other Nations and commitments expressed in this Declaration; 
- Reaffirming its understanding that the Royal Family of Mount Vema, the People of Mount Vema and its self-government structure contained in this Declaration, shall be an integral part of the Vema Seamount Territory; 
- Reaffirming its obligations to Earth and its responsibilities to defend and maintain the natural balance and composition of our Planet and the Universe. 
 
Hereby commits itself to the following: >>> (Full Declaration)