New Government Uncertainty Extends into Sixth Week
DILI: The final make-up of Timor-Leste’s new government remains unclear, after an abrupt announcement on Sunday from the Fretilin party that it would continue coalition negotiations with political parties.
Students Denounce Parliament’s Plan to Sell State Vehicles Citing Corruption
DILI: Some University student groups have criticized parliament’s remarks on Tuesday, in which parliamentarians continued to justify the sale of its vehicles to make way for purchase of a new fleet, saying the vehicles could be donated to support development programs.
DILI: Some 250 people benefitted from access to state health funds to fit evacuation and international hospital bills from January to July 2017.
Timor-Leste Prime Minister: Announcement In Coming Week
DILI: The head of the Fretilin party has said Timor-Leste’s seventh Prime Minister will be announced in the coming days, as talks about the make-up of the new government extend into its fifth week.
Xanana to Continue Leading Maritime Boundary Talks
DILI: Fretilin leader, Mari Alkatiri, has said Xanana Gusmao will continue to lead the nation’s controversial maritime boundary negotiations, saying the change in government should not derail the process.
Ruak Rejects Early Election Talks
DILI:Timor-Leste’s newest political force, the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) has rejected the possibility of an early election, with its leader Taur Matan Ruak reaffirming Saturday that the party had no intention of forming a coalition government.
DILI: Timor-Leste’s Director General of Tourism, Aquilino Santos Caeiro, was among the three people killed in a traffic accident in Lakkubar Manatutu on Saturday, when a tree fell across the road hitting the car.
Timorese Exchange Students in Cape Verde Homeless After Delay in Living Allowance
DILI: Timorese University students studying in Cape Verde say they have been left homeless and now fear for their safety, after being evicted from student residence for not being able to pay their expenses.
Lere Calls For Old Generation To Lead Timor-Leste
DILI – Timor-Leste’s head of defense, Lere Anan Timur, has called for a future of experience leading the country, dismissing the rise of young politicians as lacking political maturity.
DILI: Former Minister for Public Works Domingos Cairo will be jailed for three and half year for abuse of power for awarding a lucrative road construction contract outside official tender process.
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DILI: The head of Timor-Leste’s defense force has warned of renegade exploitation of Timor-Leste’s unique marine world, saying the country’s navy had “no capacity” to control fishing operations due to poor resources.
Araujo Stands With Gay Rights
DILI: Rui Maria De Araujo has come out in support of gay rights and gender orientation choice, publishing a video during Timor-Leste’s first gay pride march last week that called for acceptance of all people.
Bali Jail Escapees Found in Hotel Novu Turismo
DILI – Two escaped convicts from a Bali jail were hiding out in Dili’s luxurious hotel Novu Turismo when Timor-Leste police arrested them on Thursday morning.
Central Bank Warns People to Stay Clear of Online Business Venture Talk Fusion
DILI: The Timor-Leste Central Bank has issued a warning to people not to invest in an online business venture, Talk Fusion, with the United States-based company increasingly pushing into the local market.
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