Xanana Not Visible at Presidential Inauguration, Raising Questions About Allegiance
Dili: The absence of Xanana Gusmão on the main podium during the presidential inauguration on Friday night has raised questions about the popular leader’s allegiance with out-going President Taur Matan Ruak.
Supreme Court President Resigns Amid No Go From Government
DILI: The President of the Supreme Court, Guilhermino da Silva, has submitted his letter of resignation, ending a nomination stand off between the government and Silva.
Government to Investigate National Hospital Services
DILI: Rui Maria de Araújo has issued a promise to the public that the National Hospital of Guido Valadares in Dili service capacity will be put under the microscope, amid increading reports of patients going without treatement due to lack of staff.
Taur will not Promulgate the Land s’ Law
OEKUSI: The President of the Republic Taur Matan Ruak on Sunday (12/02) in Oekusi said that the law of land had been approved by National Parliament on Monday(6/2) last week ago, I still put on my table because this is will not be benefit to the people is willingness.
Audian Tais Market to be Moved to Colmera
DILI: Traders in the Audian Tais market will be moved to Colmera to make way for a five-story government building.
Santa Cruz Community Call on Taur to Remain “Our President”
DILI – Community members of Santa Cruz village have banded together to call on the President of the Republic, Taur Matan Ruak, to stand again in the up-coming presidential election on May 20.
Legislation Needed on Tree Cutting, Community
DILI: Unregulated cutting of trees and subsequent deforestation is destroying Timor-Leste’s natural environment. This is the message Manuel Saldanha ‘Asu Hakat’, from Santa Cruz village, delivered to the President of the Republic Taur Matan Ruak on Saturday during a community consultation.

