This from the first paragraph of a Ministry of Defence and Security (Timor-Leste) press release: As part as the Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan, the IV Constitutional Government acquired two Shanghai III Class patrol vessels from the Popular Republic of China. The Secretary of State of Defence explained some issues in relation to this purchase, in an interview to the radio …
May 1, 2010
Say what?
From Diario. At this point, I can only assume it's a misunderstanding by the journalist or a bad translation, but if it's not, then well… Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao threatened Tuesday in Baucau to resign if his National Development Plan is not approved by the National Parliament. I've been away all week so I'm a little out of touch with …
Apr 19, 2010
The Doraemon incident
Although this is a couple of weeks old, it still warrants a mention, if only because I don't foresee another opportunity where I might justifiably be able to use a picture of the world's favourite blue robot cartoon cat, Doraemon. This from Diario on March 30: Japanese Ambassador to Timor-Leste Iwao Kitahara and his delegation were stoned by an unidentified …
Apr 8, 2010
Timor-Leste Dive Photo Contest
Not a bad idea. These events keep on coming. Underwater Timor-Leste for more.
Mar 31, 2010
Timor-Leste government launches new website
The government relaunched its website recently. It looks like all the main government ministries and departments now have a at least a reasonably workable website. The government's main website is powered by WordPress. If you go to http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-admin you get a log-in page. The theme is custom designed from what I can tell, and it was done by a Portuguese …