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Editorial Desenvolvimento interligasaun iha Timor Leste

Friday, 12 April 2013 17:02 Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 17:43 Written by Jose Lay

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A. Estrutura Desenvolvimento Regulamentu Interligasaun
Interligasaun hanesan mos tema sentral iha regulamentu interligasaun kuandu industria telekomunikasaun muda nia estrutura husi monopoli ba kompetisaun. Kompetisaun industria telekomunikasaun sei bele lao ba oin kuandu regulamentu interligasaun diak no mos bele akomoda industria telekomunikasaun no mos governu nia hakarak.

The Media Is Crucial but Trial By Media Is Unacceptable!

Monday, 25 February 2013 20:28 Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 February 2013 10:37 Written by Emanuel Braz

The Media is one of the most important pillars of Democracy.
The Media provides information about events and the changing conditions in society and in the world. The Media correlates, that is, it explains and gives meaning to events and information; it supports norms and perceived authority, it raises awareness and builds consensus. The Media provides continuity as it strengthens common values including culture(s). The Media entertains society. And the Media is also a mobilizing social agent, in politics, war, economic development, employment and even religion.

Editorial

Thursday, 07 February 2013 15:48 Written by tdw

This week Timor-Leste is in shock after the gruesome murder of Rita Soares. The young woman was found washed up on the beach in Metiaut, with her body in a terrible condition after being beaten and tied up. Police have arrested her husband, who has been accused of the murder and who told police he killed his wife because she was having an affair. Another person is suspected of helping to dispose of the body.

Editorial TDW

Tuesday, 29 January 2013 10:53 Written by tdw

The issue of corruption has become the subject of increased political rhetoric and media coverage in the past few years in Timor-Leste, but despite this rhetoric, the willingness of the government and judiciary to tackle corruption has yet to be demonstrated in a high profile corruption case.

Along with this rhetoric, there have been meaningful steps towards fighting corruption. In 2009 the National Parliament, under pressure to act on the issue of corruption, approved a law to establish the Anti-Corruption Commission (KAK). By the end of 2012, KAK was functional and had staff in place to investigate corruption cases.

Editorial TDW

Friday, 21 December 2012 14:18 Written by tdw

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As the end of the year approaches it’s a good time to reflect on the achievements of Timor-Leste in 2012, and to look ahead to the challenges of 2013.

At the beginning of the year, many were anxious about maintaining peace and stability during the presidential and parliamentary elections, with fears the problems following the 2007 elections would be repeated. This was also one of the concerns of the UN, so in 2011 the UN and the Timor-Leste government agreed UNMIT should withdraw only if stability prevails, the elections are held in line with international standards and both a government and functioning political opposition are formed.