Government of Timor-Leste

Media Releases

• 19 of May of 2025Right of reply to the article “Pardons, appointments and slaps in the face: the hand of Timorese political power reaches the judiciary” – published by the newspaper Expresso on May 18th, 2025

  The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, through the Spokesperson's Office, hereby exercises its right of reply to the article published by the newspaper Expresso on May 18th, 2025, entitled “Pardons, appointments and slaps in the face: the hand of Timorese political power reaches the judiciary”, in accordance with the law.
  
  This article contains factual inaccuracies, relevant omissions, abusive associations, and speculative assertions that misrepresent the institutional and legal realities of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Furthermore, Expresso has yet to publish the prior right of reply submitted by the government regarding the article dated May 13th, which evidently contravenes the right of reply as stipulated in the press law.

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• 16 of May of 2025Right of reply to the article “Financial scandal causes constitutional crisis, Xanana Gusmão's Government accused of wanting to control the judiciary” – published by the newspaper Expresso on May 13th, 2025

  The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, through the Spokesperson’s Office, exercises its right of reply to the article published by Expresso on May 13th, 2025, entitled "Financial scandal causes constitutional crisis, Xanana Gusmão's Government accused of wanting to control judiciary".
  
  This article contains several factual inaccuracies, serious omissions, unfounded interpretations, and relevant errors that must be corrected to uphold the truth and defend Timorese democratic institutions.

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• 16 of May of 2025Day off on May 19th, 2025, on the occasion of the celebrations of the 23rd anniversary of the “Restoration of Independence”

  the Prime Minister, through Order No. 13/PM/V/2025, of May 16th, determines the following
  
  1 - A day off is granted on May 19th, all day.
  
  2 - This order applies to all officials, agents, and workers engaged in the State's direct administration services, whether central or decentralised, or within bodies of indirect administration.
  
  3 - The human resources of public services that, due to the nature of their activities, must remain operational during that period, are exempt from the previous paragraph.
  
  4 - Without prejudice to the continuity and quality of the public services to be provided, the top managers of the services mentioned in the previous paragraph must promote an equivalent exemption from the duty of attendance for their respective human resources on a day to be determined in due course.

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• 14 of May of 2025Meeting of the Council of Ministers on May 14th 2025

  Approved:
  
  1 - Repeal of Decree No. 25/2021, of November 10th, and dissolution of the Mission Unit for the Integrated Management of the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Development Project (UMGIP – acronym in Portuguese).
  
  Analysed
  
  » 1 - Introductory presentation on the Blue Economy Policy and Action Plan – Promoting a Resilient and Sustainable Blue Economy in Timor-Leste (2025–2030).

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• 09 of May of 2025Government of Timor-Leste Congratulates His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

  On behalf of the Timorese, the Government of Timor-Leste extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, who was elected on May 8th, 2025, as the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.

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• 07 of May of 2025Government Reaffirms Confidence in the Judicial Institutions and the New President of the Court of Appeal

  The 9th Constitutional Government is closely following the recent public debates surrounding the appointment of the new President of the Court of Appeal, Judge Afonso Carmona, and expresses its full confidence in democratic institutions and in the regular functioning of the judicial system.

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• 07 of May of 2025Meeting of the Council of Ministers on May 7th 2025

  Approved:
  
  ✅ 1 - New Statute of the National University of Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL);
  
  ✅ 2 - Authorisation of expenditure for the construction of a section of road in the Municipality of Manufahi; and
  
  ✅ 3 - Temporary suspension of the recruitment of new civil servants; and
  
  ✅ 4 - Concept for the design of the new Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport.
  
  Analysed
  
  ➡️ 1 - Presentation on the proposed amendments to the draft new Framework Law on Education, prepared by Commission G of the National Parliament; and
  
  ➡️ 2 - Status of Timor-Leste's accession process as a full member of ASEAN.

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• 05 of May of 2025Prime Minister Congratulates Anthony Albanese on Electoral Victory

  The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, today sent an official message of congratulations to the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, Anthony Albanese, regarding his election victory and the renewal of his mandate at the head of the Australian Government.

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