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.
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.
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.
TIBAR: Xanana Gusmao has lashed out at the Secretary State of Land and Property Jaime Xavier for authorising houses to be built on an industrial area in Tibar.
DILI: National Police have called on political party leaders to instill peace amongst their supporters and not block roads during supporter rallies, saying people had a right to not be disturbed during the up-coming parliamentary election campaign.
DILI: A new law to protect students from sexual harassment and support way victims are dealt with by police will be brought forward by the Ministry of Education.
DILI: The Government of Timor-Leste has confirmed a $14.5 million budget to cover parliamentary election scheduled for 22 July, Tomas Cabral the Director of National Election Commission said Tuesday.
DILI: Repair work has delayed the launch of Timor-Leste’s new multi-million dollar passenger ferry, Inácio Moreira, the Vice Minister of Public Works and Telecommunication, said Monday.
DILI: One house was burnt to the ground and 13 houses were damaged when youth clashed in Kampung Toti on Tuesday night, amid growing frustration over alleged police targeting.