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Main Headline:
- Ministry of Justice provides books to the community
- Questions arise over program to build five homes for vulnerable families
- Ermera and Aileu District lack human resources
- SPTL questions list of new volunteer teachers presented for Ermera District
- Students in the Capital Dili walk into classrooms shoes in hand
- PNTL: nine coastal patrol boats out of commission, work continues
- Drug trafficking in Timor-Leste not a major problem but prevention measures are needed before it becomes a problem
- New police recruits: training in Rairobo complete, study of laws next
- Youth Forum to look into issue of children rummaging through the rubbish tip in Tibar
- Youth Forum urges taxi drivers to stop using children washing their cars
TLDPM PM Gusmao: Public Administration and Public Finances key areas of development
The Fourth Constitutional Government held over two-days (15-16/05) its last Timor-Leste Development Partners Meeting for the current mandate to present their reports on progress made over the past five years, as well as reflect on the obstacles and challenges ahead and what the new government that will be in power after the 7 July 2012 Parliamentary Election needs to focus on.
PNTL ready to ensure 20 May celebrations are secure
The National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) is confident it will be able to ensure the security of the 10th anniversary of the restoration of Independence of Timor-Leste celebrations to be held in Tasi Tolu, Dili, on 20 May 2012.
“Several foreign dignitaries will come from overseas to take part in the anniversary. We must provide adequate security so they feel safe during the celebrations,” said PNTL Second Commander, Commissioner Afonso de Jesus, last week (08/05) at his office in Caicoli, Dili.
“Several foreign dignitaries will come from overseas to take part in the anniversary. We must provide adequate security so they feel safe during the celebrations,” said PNTL Second Commander, Commissioner Afonso de Jesus, last week (08/05) at his office in Caicoli, Dili.
MP’s disagree over construction of Betano Power Plant
Members of the National Parliament (MP) disagree over the process of construction of the Betano Power Plant, Same District, with some claiming the work has halted and others saying it is ongoing.
Mutilated victim case, PNTL unable to capture culprit
The National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) has so far been unable to capture the culprit of a case of death by mutilation that took place in April 2012 in Dili.
Sustainable Development a guarantee for future generations
Sustainable development and good use of natural resources and looking after the environment will ensure the future of new generations of Timorese.
“We already have a plan. Our Strategic Development Plan is only for 20 years. We will try to turn this plan into five year plans,” said the Vice Minister of Economy and Development, Cristiano da Costa, last week (04/05), during a Conference on Sustainable Development at the Liceu, Dili.
“We already have a plan. Our Strategic Development Plan is only for 20 years. We will try to turn this plan into five year plans,” said the Vice Minister of Economy and Development, Cristiano da Costa, last week (04/05), during a Conference on Sustainable Development at the Liceu, Dili.
Commission F: patients have to buy own fuel to be taken to hospital
Some health centres in Timor-Leste experience shortage of fuel forcing patients requiring ambulance services to fill up petrol before being taken to their nearest hospital, raising the eyebrows of Members of the National Parliament, Commission F.
“As the Vice President of Commission F, I am not happy with this situation because it demonstrates our colleagues in government don’t really care about what is important to save people’s lives,” said MP Francisco Jeronimo, last week (02-05), at the National Parliament, Dili.
“As the Vice President of Commission F, I am not happy with this situation because it demonstrates our colleagues in government don’t really care about what is important to save people’s lives,” said MP Francisco Jeronimo, last week (02-05), at the National Parliament, Dili.
Sea and War Captain Pedro Klamar Fuik is the new Director General of the National Defence Institute
The former Naval Component F-FDTL Commander Pedro Klamar Fuik is now the Director General of the National Defence Institute (IDN) and takes on the new title of Captain of Sea and War (CMG) of the national defence forces F-FDTL.
According to CMG Pedro the IDN is very important to develop the strategic thinking of the military sector.
According to CMG Pedro the IDN is very important to develop the strategic thinking of the military sector.
Parliamentary Election, STAE to increase number of voting centres
With an increase of political parties from 24 to 26, the Secretariat for the Administration of Elections (STAE) intends to open new voting centres in additional locations so there can be greater community participation during the Parliamentary Elections scheduled for 7 July 2012.
Capital
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17 May 2012, 16.25  The Ministry of Justice (MJ) through the National Directorate for Citizenship (DNDHS) started distributing books to the community to increase the knowledge in the community about the justice system in... |
17 May 2012, 16.17  The government’s plan to build five homes for the vulnerable in the District of Dili is being questioned by local leaders who fear these will never happen after the end of the mandate of the current... |
14 May 2012, 13.06  Plans to establish Timor-Leste’s Press Council have been underway since 2011 and further consultations with media organization and professional are scheduled ahead of its implementation.According to the... |
Development
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17 May 2012, 16.10  The Districts of Ermera and Aileu lack in human resources because the local population stick to culture and traditions rather than accessing the formal education system.“Many children enrol in the... |
15 May 2012, 09.45  Even though drug trafficking into Timor-Leste is still comparatively low the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) urges the community to work with the police to prevent it from escalating.“I urge all... |
14 May 2012, 12.55  Communities in the District enclave of Oe-cusse are up in arms over electricity being on-off despite a new generator provided for the district in late 2011.“What is wrong now? National provided us with a... |
Education
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17 May 2012, 16.00  The Timor-Leste Teachers Syndicate (SPTL) urged the Ministry of Education (ME) to check the list of volunteer-teachers provided to the ministry by some directors of schools in the District of Ermera.“Two... |
15 May 2012, 10.18  There recent heavy rains that hit Timor-Leste, in particular in Dili, caused flooding at many of the capital’s schools forcing students to walk into their classrooms shoes in hand.“At FINATIL Schools,... |
14 May 2012, 13.14  The Director of the Primary School of Uaimanu-boe, in the Village of Uai-lili, Baucau Sub-District, in Baucau, Mariano Andre Freitas, said his school lacks classrooms. He urged the government to look into... |
Health
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14 May 2012, 12.36  The rehabilitation of the new extension of the Ministry of Health headquarters located at the former Presidential Palace of the Ashes in Caicoli is 78 percent complete and per the contract with the... |
14 May 2012, 11.48  In June 2012 the Ministry of Health (MS) will purchase sixteen additional multifunction vehicles to assist the work of staff of Integrated Community Health Services Program (SISCA) and provide health care... |
09 May 2012, 16.47 Even though Timor-Leste on 22 March 2011 declared to the world it is free from leprosy, cases of leprosy are still occurring in the Oe-cusse... |
Gender
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04 May 2012, 18.37  The Legal Officer of the Victim Support Service (VSS) Marcelina Amaral, said the VSS is ready to become an independent organization and continue providing legal assistance to victims of violence against... |
02 May 2012, 12.07 Political Organization CAUCUS will provide training in May 2012 to women politicians to help prepare them to take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for 7 July 2012.CAUCUS Program... |
02 May 2012, 11.54  The Vice President of the National Parliament, Member of Parliament (MP) Maria Paixao claims some political parties are struggling to identify women to join their ranks. “Some parties, I will not mention... |
Security/Defence/Justice
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15 May 2012, 10.11  According to the Second Commander of the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) force, Commissioner Afonso de Jesus, the nine coastal patrol boats purchased by the government for the Maritime Police UNIT... |
15 May 2012, 09.35  The 250 new Police of Timor-Leste PNTL recruits have completed their physical training at the Rairobo, Bobonaro District, police training facility and will not move onto to continue learning about the laws... |
14 May 2012, 13.01  The American Government through its Embassy to Timor-Leste donated six Revo Honda motorcycles and two Toyota minis’ to the Criminal Investigations Unit (SIC) PNTL to support its work.“The SIC, in... |
Children Youth
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15 May 2012, 09.33 After a period of intermission following the 2006 crisis where the Youth Communication Forum (FCJ) ceased its activities providing protection to abandoned children, today the forum is back on track and... |
15 May 2012, 09.29  The Youth Communication Forum (FCJ) launched an appeal to all taxi drivers in the capital Dili to stop paying children to wash their taxis on the side of roads to try ancd curb the high number of working... |
04 May 2012, 18.43  The Secretary of State for Professional Training and Employment (SEFOE), Bendito Freitas, asked waiters and hotel receptionists to smile when attending to customers. “When I go to shop and I ask where... |
Editorial Corner
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09 May 2012, 16.51  Prof. Damien Kingsbury
As Timor-Leste moves towards marking the 10th anniversary of its independence and completing the third round of its national elections, the question arises as to whether it has...Read more ... |
24 April 2012, 18.08 Professor Damien KingsburyDirector, Centre for Citizenship, Development and Human Rights, Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University, Melbourne, AustraliaStates that have been colonised commonly...Read more ... |
19 April 2012, 21.52 His eyes already on the prizeHow confident are you?I asked one of the eagles around himHe just signalled VAnd Victor he wasAgainst another giantA brother in...Read more ... |
Advertorials
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17 May 2012, 16.44 SDV East Timor has been appointed to represent Swire Shipping new service in East Timor.
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- PNTL ready to ensure 20 May celebrations are secure
- Ministry of Justice provides books to the community
- Questions arise over program to build five homes for vulnerable families
- Ermera and Aileu District lack human resources
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