Stories about Timor-Leste from November, 2010
East Timor: Rains threaten food shortage and disease
Without a dry season and heavy rains all year in East Timor, crops have been destroyed and farmers have planted less, threatening a scenario of food shortage. In addition, rains can cause an increase of disease in the country.
East Timor: Ministry of Health reviews conditions
The Ministry of Health published extensive notes from field visits to its facilities in 8 of East Timor's 13 districts on the Ministry blog [Tet]. The notes reveal challenges like lack of running water, medicine supply, transport and basic equipment. Citizens comment on the findings, mostly anonymously.
East Timor: A Foreigner's Impressions on the celebration of Massacre anniversary
Rory Hoipkemier, from blog At His behest in Timor Leste, writes about the “First Introductions” that most impressed and inspired her in the first days as a volunteer in Dili. She describes the “solemn and collective” 19th anniversary celebration of the Santa Cruz Massacre that took place on November 12.
East Timor's first serious investor
Despite the pledge of various individuals and companies to invest in East Timor, nothing much has happened. Here comes Jape Kong Su, a Chinese Timorese, who has raised funds to build Timor Plaza. He is hailed as the country's ‘first serious investor.’
East Timor: Ramelau Cultural Festival
Ramelau Cultural Festival, the first cultural festival in East Timor, was organized to celebrate Timorese culture and unity.
