Meeting of the Council of Ministers on October 24th, 2024
Presidency of the Council of Ministers
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste
Ninth Constitutional Government
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Press Release
Meeting of the Council of Ministers on October 24th, 2024
The Council of Ministers met at the Government Palace in Dili and approved the draft Decree-Law, presented by the Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Agio Pereira, and the Secretary of State for Social Communication, Expedito Dias Ximenes, for the first amendment to Decree-Law no. 42/2008, of November 26th, which transformed Rádio e Televisão de Timor-Leste (Radio and Television of Timor-Leste) (RTTL, E.P.) into a public company.
The proposed amendments aim to adapt Rádio e Televisão de Timor-Leste (RTTL, E.P.) to new technological and administrative requirements by introducing digital terrestrial television. The new law allows RTTL, E.P. to broadcast and manage digital channels, enabling greater flexibility in content distribution and obtaining additional revenue. As well as making it possible to broadcast free-to-air channels nationally and internationally, it will also be possible to introduce post-paid and pre-paid services, thus reinforcing its financial sustainability.
The project also provides for the elimination of the Opinion Council, which has never been implemented since the creation of RTTL, E.P., and the creation of the position of Executive Director, reporting directly to the President of the public company, who will support the administrative and financial management of the company, ensuring continuity and good governance. These amendments are intended to strengthen competitiveness and the quality of the services provided to the public, ensuring a modern, efficient broadcaster in line with industry standards.
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The Council of Ministers has decided to grant a day off on October 31st, 2024, considering that November 1st and 2nd are All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, dates of great importance to the Catholic community and provided for as national holidays by Law no. 10/2005, of August 10th, amended by Law no. 3/2016, of May 25th. This decision aims to make it easier for people to travel to their hometowns and participate in religious celebrations. END
