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: The government has come under pressure from the opposition Fretilin party over its efforts to transfer money from the nation’s Petroleum Fund to buy into the Greater Sunrise Joint Venture.
Lere Urges Resolution of Kalbuadi Lay Case
DILI: National Parliament should have waited until the High Court had resolved its corruption case against Francisco Kalbuadi Lay before appointing him as a member of parliament, Major General Lere Anan Timur has said.
Timor-Leste Set For Fourth Telecom Provider
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.
Ruak Collects Rubbish As Part Of New National Service Day
DILI: Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak led by example as he took part in a rubbish clean-up at Lecideire on Friday in the opening day of Timor-Leste’s new national service program.
Government Says Sunrise Gas Share Payment On Track for March
DILI: Timor-Leste’s Deputy Finance Minister has pushed into the country’s simmering political row over the $650 million payment for holdings in the Greater Sunrise gas project, saying the amount would be paid by March 18.
Government Opens Tender for US$10m Public Water and Road Project
DILI: The Ministry of Public Works (MOP) has opened a multi-million-dollar tender for implementation of a national clean water and road project, it was announced on Tuesday.
Rice Prices Soar In Covalima As Poor Roads Effect Transport
DILI: The cost of rice is forecast to continue to rise in some rural areas after the effects of heavy rain has cut transport of basic goods pushing up prices by 30%.
United States and Timor-Leste Reinforce the Importance of Tourism Public-Private Partnerships
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.
Police and Military To Step Up Village Patrols In Joint Anti-Crime Campaign
DILI: Police and military patrols of Timorese communities are to be stepped up amid heightened concern about risk of criminal activity, Timor-Leste’s Minister of Defence and Security has said.
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Timor-Leste’s Global Corruption Ranking Declines
DILI: Timor-Leste has failed to maintain its improving ranking in a global measure of government corruption, dropping back three scores in 2018 after making steady progress until 2016.
President Speaks Out Against Budget and Warns of “Near-Stagnant National Economy”
DILI: The President of the Republic has delivered a clear warning to the ruling coalition government to “adopt more adequate public polices” and “execute them more rigorously,” or risk Timor-Leste’s economic security.
Government’s $1.4bn 2019 Budget Passed by President
DILI: The ruling coalition government’s revised US$1.48 General State Budget Law for 2019 has been promulgated by the President of the Republic, setting up the major economic program for the next 12 months.
FONGTIL call For Performance Evaluations of Government Members
DILI: Timor-Leste’s NGO forum (FONGTIL) is calling on Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak to conduct performance evaluations of his government members, amid concern about their ability.
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