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Polls Close in Peaceful Timor-Leste Election
The INDEPENDENTE May 22, 2023 Politics
DILI: The highest number of voters in Timor-Leste and its diaspora ever turned out to vote on Sunday in a mostly calm show of political determination and civic duty, amid another polarising parliamentary election for the country. ...

Governu Define Montante Osan Uzu Terenu ba Instalasaun IPB
Ivonia Varela May 10, 2023 Nasional
DILI: Governu liu husi reuniaun Konsellu Ministru, kuarta ne’e, aprova ona projetu rezolusaun Governu nian, ne’ebé aprezenta husi Ministru Ensinu Superior Siensia no Kultura, Longuinhos dos Santos, konabá definisaun montante alokasaun uzu terre...

Kompañia Malvri Sai Manan Na’in ba Fornesementu Sistema B…
Ivonia Varela May 08, 2023 Nasional
DILI: Bee Timor-Leste, Empreza Públika (BTL,EP) asina akordu ho Kompañia Malvri Unipesoal, Lda, hodi fornese bee moos ba komunidade sira iha Postu Administrativu Letefoho, Munisipiu Ermera.

First Timorese Private-Owned Plane Lands in Dili Airport
The INDEPENDENTE Mar 23, 2023 National
DILI: A Timorese private-owned plane landed at Dili airport on Tuesday, as part of an inaugural flight for the A320 operated by national airline Aero Dili Transport Service SA.

Timorese Remember Sisto dos Santos with Praise and Prayers
The INDEPENDENTE Mar 21, 2023 National
DILI: With gatherings and eulogies, Timorese of all ages and backgrounds remembered Sisto dos Santos ‘Kene-Kene’ this past weekend, holding him up as a symbol of freedom, courage and humanity for the nation and its people. ...

Timor-Leste Prime Minister Ruak meets Australian PM in Canbe…
The INDEPENDENTE Feb 14, 2023 National
DILI: Timor-Leste Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak discussed on Wednesday with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the development of Greater Sunrise and other joint infrastructure and labour mobility projects, Timor-Leste government statement s...

Timor-Gap Reaches Deal with Osaka Gas and Woodside Energy to…
The INDEPENDENTE Feb 09, 2023 National
DILI: Timor-Leste’s national petroleum company on Monday said it reached a deal with its partners in Sunrise Woodside and Osaka Gas to carry out a fresh study into the viability of taking the gas to Timor-Leste for processing, as Woodside dropped i...

Timor-Leste Turns to UNDP Assistance to Avoid Medicine Short…
Martinha Gusmao Jan 26, 2023 National
DILI: Two containers of essential medicine to help cover nation-wide shortages will arrive in Timor-Leste this week, National Director of Pharmacy and Medicines from the Ministry of Health Delfim Pereira said on Tuesday...

Better Prevention Efforts Likely Reason for Falling Dengue C…
Martinha Gusmao Jan 20, 2023 National
DILI: An up-tick in people seeking medical help for dengue fever symptoms and use of mosquito nets is likely contributing to a decline in reported Dengue fever deaths and cases in Dili, health officials said on Wednesday. ...

“Your soul rests with us in Mt Ramelau”: Ramos-Horta on …
The INDEPENDENTE. Jan 18, 2023 National
DILI:Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta on Monday expressed his condolences on death of Timor-Leste freedom campaigner Shirley Shackleton.

Timor-Leste 2023 GDP Growth Quickens to 3.9%
Cristina Ximenes Jan 16, 2023 National
DILI: Timor-Leste’s economy grew 3.9% in recent months, the fastest pace since pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels in 2019, backed by increase in government spending as well as rebounding domestic retail sales.

At Least 18 people Hospitalised from Dengue Fever in Dili
Martinha Gusmao Jan 08, 2023 National
DILI: At least 18 people, including 14 children, were hospitalised with Dengue fever at Guido Valadares National Hospital, (HNGV) in Dili in December, authorities said on Thursday, warning hospitals to brace for more infections amid surge in wet weat...

From Dili to Brasilia: Ramos-Horta’s Official Travel to Br…
The INDEPENDENTE Jan 05, 2023 National
DILI: After “four intense and emotional days” in the Brazilian capital witnessing the return of “friend” Luís Inácio “Lula” da Silva as the new president of Brazil, President of the Republic Jose Ramos-Horta is today returning to Timor-...

Timor-Leste Promises Digital Development Focus to 2032
Saturnina da Costa Dec 24, 2022 National
DILI: Timor-Leste said it will improve digital capacity over the next ten years on measures to help individuals, government services and businesses improve their online functionality, citing the move “critical” for an inclusive economy and human ...

Timor-Leste Signs $73.4 International Airport Development Fi…
The INDEPENDENTE Dec 19, 2022 National
DILI: Timor-Leste has signed a $73.4 million financing agreement for development of Presidente Nicoloau Lobata International Airport with Australia, the country’s Finance Minister said on Thursday.