DILI: The Opposition Fretilin Party is likely to appeal the Court of Appeal’s ruling about the legality and constitutionality of amendments to the Petroleum Activities Law which opened the way for $650 million from the Petroleum Fund to be used to purchase participation in the Greater Sunrise joint venture. 

DILI: Taur Matan Ruak has insisted his government will meet the payment deadline for holdings in Greater Sunrise gas project on 18 March, despite the Court of Appeals yet to decide on the legality of the government’s proposed payment plan.

DILI: People living in Timor-Leste could have a fourth telecommunication option after Timorese consortium Ceslink presented a proposal to the government to become the nation’s largest telecom operator.

DILI: Three organizations signed partnership agreements with the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Tourism For All project Wednesday at a forum co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy and the Timor-Leste Secretary of State for Vocational Training and Employment.  

DILI: The president of National Parliament has argued that building a strong economy for Timor-Leste rests with developing the nation’s oil and gas sector and not its agricultural industry.