DILI: Timor-Leste has confirmed its first case of coronavirus infection in a foreign national who had recently arrived from overseas, Interim Minister of Health Elia Amaral said on Sunday.
Timor-Leste Bans Entry to Non-Residents from 147 Corona-Virus Hit Countries
DILI:The Council of Ministers agreed to ban entry to non-residents who have travelled to a country highly affected by coronavirus in the last 14 days to prevent the spread of the virus, the government officially announced on Wednesday.
Heavy Flooding in Dili Brings Health Warnings
DILI: Medical officials warn of health issues proliferating across Dili in the wake of torrential rain that caused massive flooding across the capital city on Friday.
The flooding caused major property damage throughout the city, with thousands affected, hundreds displaced, some injured and one dead.
Italy, Iran and South Korea added to Timor-Leste’s Coronavirus Travel Bans
DILI:Timor-Leste’s government has expanded its coronavirus travel ban to include foreign citizens who have travelled through Italy, South Korea and Iran in the last four weeks.
DILI: Xanana Gusmão's majority coalition has formally nominated him to replace Taur Matan Ruak as Prime Minister, if the President of the Republic approves the alternative government.
New political alliance must meet “further requirements” to govern, coalition secretary says
DILI: The President of the Republic has said Xanana Gusmão’s new political alliance must agree to govern under a system of joint congress, according to António da Conceição.
The new coalition secretary said the decision-making requirement was a priority for President Guterres, needed to pass the stalled 2020 General State Budget and guarantee sustainability of the coalition through to the end of its 2022 term.
Xanana Set To Meet With President Guterres
DILI:Former President and leader of the National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction (CNRT) party Xanana Gusmao will meet with President of the Republic Francisco Lu Olo Guterres on Friday for a planning meeting, Duarte Nunes the head of CNRT said on Sunday, following the political coalition collapse and resignation of Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak.
Gusmão Urged to “Think Twice” by Lú Olo About Ministerial Choices or Risk More Political Uncertainty
DILI:Timor-Leste’s President of the Republic has wasted no time warning the likely new Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmão, to be careful about the “moral standing” of his ministerial appointments or risk hurting the whole country.
Horta Says Gusmão Should Become Next Prime Minister
DILI:Former Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos Horta says Xanana Gusmão must take over as Prime Minister to steer the country away from a political and economic crises.
Atauro Chief Rejects Ministry Of Health Island Isolation Plan, Coronavirus
DILI:The District Head of Atauro has rejected the Ministry of Health’s quarantine plan for coronavirus, warning that using Atauro to isolate suspected cases could damage the island’s popular tourist draw.
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DILI:Timor-Leste’s National Petroleum Authority (ANPN) said on Friday it looks forward to the contributions Timorese students will make to the nation’s energy sector, during a ceremony to commemorate five new recipients of the prestigious United States Fulbright-SERN Graduate scholarship program.
Government to Cut Veteran Pension To Save Money, Support Children
DILI:Veteran Affairs Secretary Gil da Silva Oan Souro said on Tuesday the government had agreed it would cut pensions to veterans of the independence struggle by about 30 percent and redirect funds to a children of veterans support program.
Gusmao Outlines Political Uncertainty Overhaul: Letter
DILI: National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction (CNRT) President Xanana Gusmao has sent a letter to President Francisco Guterres Lu Olo, posing a series of recommendations about his views to end political uncertainty.
Timor-Leste to receive US$15m from EU-UN to tackle domestic violence
DILI:Timor-Leste will be one of the beneficiaries of a new US$500 million European Union-United Nations fund designed to eliminate violence against women and girls by 2030, a government statement said on Wednesday.
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