May 5, 2023, Dili, Timor-Leste – In the presence of representatives from the U.S. Embassy, Timor-Leste Human Capital Development Fund Executive Director Cristovao dos Reis today signed an agreement to provide additional funding for higher education scholarships over the next five years. Through the Human Capital Development Fund, Timor-Leste will commit at least $150,000 in …
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NOTICE OF U.S. GOVERNMENT (USG) USED PROPERTY SALE The U.S. Embassy will auction a vehicle on April 14, 2023. This is a sealed bid auction. The lot can be viewed between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on April 4 – 14, 2023, at Palm Business Center (PBTC) at Hudi laran. Pictures of the vehicle can …
Read More» NOTICE OF U.S. GOVERNMENT (USG) USED PROPERTY SALE The U.S. Embassy will conduct a live auction of used and excess U.S. Government property on Saturday, February 25, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Palm Business Trade Center at Hudi Laran, Fatumeta, Dili. Items range from office and residential furniture to vehicles and IT equipment. The …
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New Initiative to Improve Food Security, Nutrition, and Resilience in Timor-Leste The United States will contribute $4 million to strengthen food security for the Timorese people January 31, 2023, Dili, Timor-Leste – President José Ramos-Horta, along with representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and …
Read More» NOTICE OF U.S. GOVERNMENT (USG) USED PROPERTY SALE The U.S. Embassy will conduct a live auction of used and excess USG property on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Palm Business Trade Center (PBTC) at Hudi Laran, Fatumeta, Dili. Items range from office and residential furniture to vehicles and IT equipment. This is …
Read More» NOTICE The U.S. Embassy will auction a large variety of used appliances, vehicles and other office facilities and household furniture items on August 27, 2022, at 09:00 AM until noon. This is a live bid auction. The lots can be viewed between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on August 26, 2022, at Palm Business Center …
Read More» NOTICE The US Embassy will auction a large variety of used appliances, vehicles and voltage regulators, motor bike and other office and facilities management items and Household furniture items April 23, 2022. This is a live bid auction. The lots can be viewed between 8:30am to 4:30 pm on April 22, 2022 at Palm Business …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matata, Timor-Leste, March 14, 2022 – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Tom Daley and USAID Mission Director Zema Semunegus today visited community leaders in Ermera who are working to end gender-based violence with U.S. support. Through the $1.2 million USAID-funded Harmonia project, communities in 31 villages in Ermera and Liquica are completing a series …
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FEBRUARY 23, 2022• STATEMENTS AND RELEASES The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Australia, India, and Japan. Begin Text. We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India and Japan and the Secretary of State of the United States met in …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dili, January 13, 2022 – Today, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Tom Daley launched the U.S. Mission in Timor-Leste’s year-long celebration of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Timor-Leste. Centered on theme of “Friends, Partners, Opportunities,” the commemoration was announced in a video message on the Facebook page of the U.S. Embassy in …
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Baucau, January 12, 2022 – U.S. Air Force engineers launched work today in partnership with the Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) to support construction and repair projects as part of the joint rehabilitation of Baucau Airfield with the Government of Timor-Leste. The joint work between U.S. and Timorese engineers will result in the construction of a new …
Read More» If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021.
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Logo Design Contest 20th Anniversary of U.S.-Timorese Relations “Friends, Partners, Opportunities” Background 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Timor-Leste. Rooted in shared democratic values, the U.S.-Timorese relationship has resulted in an enduring friendship and partnership that has expanded opportunities for both countries over the last …
Read More» If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021.
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The United States Donates 100,620 Doses of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to Timor-Leste Doses will enable children aged 12-17 to begin vaccinations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information please contact: U.S. Embassy Dili Public Affairs Officer Tim Johnson at JohnsonTA@state.gov , 7719 3389 and Media Specialist Rosario Maia at MaiaRG@state.gov , 7790 8209. Dili, October …
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The United States government, in partnership with the Government of India, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Confederation of Indian Industry, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the US-ASEAN Business Council, the U.S.-India Business Council, and the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum, is pleased to announce registration is now open for the fourth …
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My respects to: Major General Falur Rate Laek, Vice Chief of Defense Force; Ambassador Peter Roberts of Australia; Ambassador Kinefuchi Masami of Japan; Ambassador Philip Hewitt of New Zealand; Honored guests; And participants of Hari’i Hamutuk 2021 Good morning! On behalf of the United States of America, I am proud to be with you today …
Read More» NOTICE The US Embassy will auction a large variety of used appliances, generators and voltage regulators, motor bikes and other office and facilities management items between September 24-25, 2021. This is a silent-bid auction. The lots can be viewed between 9:00am to 4pm on September 23, 2021 at Palm Business Center (PBTC) at Hudi laran. …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information please contact: U.S. Embassy Dili Public Affairs Officer Tim Johnson at JohnsonTA@state.gov , 7719 3389, Media Specialist Rosario Maia at MaiaRG@state.gov , 77908209, and USAID Communications Specialist Cristóvão Guterres at cguterres@usaid.gov , 3300500. Dili, September 10, 2021 – The United States is pleased to announce an additional $2.3 million in assistance to …
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Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the United States is revitalizing our multilateral partnerships to advance our shared prosperity, security, and values in the Indo-Pacific. ASEAN is at the center of our vision for the Indo-Pacific, which includes a firm commitment to the ASEAN-centered regional architecture and strong support for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific. Building on our …
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Bondia! First, I would like to offer my respects to: His Excellency, Brigadier General Calisto Santos Coliati His Excellency, President of Baucau Municipality Olivio Freitas Lieutenant Colonel Rinelde, Colonel Santacroce, and soldiers of the F-FDTL and U.S. Army, Thank you very much for coming. Today is a very special day. This ceremony marks the end …
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U.S. Navy Seabees Build New Schoolhouse in Baucau FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2021 For more information, contact Rosario Maia, Media Specialist, U.S. Embassy, Dili, Timor-Leste Tel: +670 332 4684, 77908209 maiarg@state.gov BAUCAU, July 12, 2021 – U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste, C. Kevin Blackstone and Minister of Education, Youth, and Sport Mr. Armindo Maia, celebrated the 102nd project …
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Prime Minister and U.S. Ambassador Hold Ground-breaking Ceremony at Baucau Airfield FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2021 For more information, contact Mr. Rosario Maia, Media Specialist, U.S. Embassy, Dili, Timor-Leste Tel: +670 332 4684, 77908209 maiarg@state.gov Baucau, July 12, 2021 – H.E. Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak and U.S. Ambassador Kevin Blackstone held a ground-breaking ceremony today in …
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Good afternoon, First, I would like to offer my sincere respects to: His Excellency, Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak His Excellency, Lieutenant General Lere Anan Timur His Excellency, Vice Minister of Interior Antonio Armindo His Excellency, Minister of Transport and Communications José Agustinho da Silva His Excellency, President of Baucau Municipality Olivio Freitas His Excellency, …
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Your Excellencies, Vice Minister of the Interior, Tony Armindo, Secretary of State for Civil Protection Martins, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to join you to announce additional assistance from the U.S. people and their Government to partner with the Government of Timor-Leste on food recovery following the devastating April 4th flooding. We …
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The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $900,000 in additional assistance to save lives, meet urgent humanitarian needs, and help affected people recover from the devastating floods in Timor-Leste. Heavy rains and strong winds associated with Tropical Cyclone Seroja lashed Timor-Leste’s capital Dili and eight municipalities in April, causing …
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My Respects to: His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and Territory, Jose Maria dos Reis Her Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Adaljiza Magno Good afternoon, Today is a good day. It’s a good day for Timor-Leste and for the United States, as it marks the beginning of the Joint Rehabilitation …
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U.S. Embassy and the Government of Timor-Leste Agree on Joint Rehabilitation of Baucau Airfield FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2021 For more information, contact Catherine Kazmirski, Public Affairs Officer and Rosario Maia, Media Specialist, U.S. Embassy, Dili, Timor-Leste Tel: +670 332 4684, 77908209 maiarg@state.gov Dili, June 28, 2021 – U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste Kevin Blackstone and Deputy Prime Minister …
Read More» Notice of Sealed Bid Auction Items: Four (4) Vehicles: Toyota Minibus, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Rav-4, Toyota Hilux pick up. Items may be viewed from June 16 – June 17, 2021 from 09:00AM- 4:00PM at the Embassy warehouse at Banana road/Palm Business Trade Center. Bid forms are available at U.S. Embassy security gate during business …
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U.S. Navy-Supported KADABUNAK Health Clinic Refurbishment Complete FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2021 For more information, contact Caleb Portnoy, Public Affairs Officer and Rosario Maia, Media Specialist, U.S. Embassy, Dili, Timor-Leste Tel: +670 332 4684, 77908209 maiarg@state.gov Suku Camea, 10 March 2021 –U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste Kevin Blackstone, Minister of Health Odete Belo, Dili Municipality President Gasper Soares …
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His Excellency Dr. Rui Augusto Gomes, Minister of Finance; His Excellency Former President Jose Ramos Horta, Her Excellency Sara Lobo Brites, Acting Commissioner Jose Antonio Fatima Abílio, distinguished members of the Government of Timor-Leste; my U.S. Mission Timor-Leste colleagues; honored guests and friends. Good morning. Earlier this morning we launched USAID’s new Country Development Cooperation …
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His Excellency Dr. Rui Augusto Gomes, Minister of Finance; His Excellency Former President Jose Ramos Horta; His Excellency Minister Fidelis Manuel Leite Magalhães, His Excellency Minister Pedro Dos Reis, distinguished members of the Government of Timor-Leste; U.S. Mission Timor-Leste colleagues; honored guests and friends. Good morning. I am happy to be here with you today …
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U.S. Embassy Dili Provides Medical Equipment to Assist Frontline Health Workers Treat COVID-19 Patients FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2021 For more information, contact Caleb Portnoy, Public Affairs Officer and Rosario Maia, Media Specialist, U.S. Embassy, Dili, Timor-Leste Tel: +670 332 4684, 77908209 maiarg@state.gov DILI, 28 April 2021 – The United States Embassy in Timor-Leste is donating 20 continuous …
Read More» NOTICE The US Embassy will auction a large variety of home and office furniture and appliances between April 29 – May 1. This is a silent-bid auction with greatly reduced starting bid prices – discounted as much as 90% lower than depreciated value! Some furniture was damaged during the recent flooding – we have clearly …
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United States Provides Disaster Assistance after Floods in Timor-Leste FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2021 For more information, contact Caleb Portnoy, Public Affairs Officer and Rosario Maia, Media Specialist, U.S. Embassy, Dili, Timor-Leste Tel: +670 332 4684, 77908209 maiarg@state.gov DILI, Timor-Leste – In response to the Government of Timor-Leste’s request for international assistance, U.S. Ambassador Kevin Blackstone has …
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U.S. Joins Timor-Leste in Welcoming Arrival of COVAX Vaccine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 5, 2021 For more information, contact Caleb Portnoy, Public Affairs Officer and Rosario Maia, Media Specialist, U.S. Embassy, Dili, Timor-Leste Tel: +670 332 4684, 77908209 maiarg@state.gov The United States joined Timor-Leste to welcome the successful arrival of 24,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine …
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DILI, March 19, 2021 – The new U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Kevin Blackstone, presented his letter of credential to the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste, Francisco Guterres Lu-Olo on March 19 to officially begin his diplomatic mission. “It is an honor to present my credential letter from the American President to President Francisco Guterres Lu-Olo. …
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I would like to offer a few words about the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Forged as a new democracy just over 20 years ago, Timor-Leste has already set a fine example for others in its robust democratic institutions, journalistic freedom, and its resilience to adversity. As I have read and learned more in recent months …
Read More» Good morning and welcome. I would like to give special thanks to Belun for organizing this event today to commemorate this important occasion: the launch of the first Civil Society Organizations Sustainability Index, or CSOSI Report, for Timor-Leste. The CSOSI is an annual index that reports on the strength and overall viability of the civil-society …
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My respects to: The Chief of Staff of Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Social Communication, Mr. Jorge Gama President of the Press Council, Mr. Virgilio Guterres I am glad to be here to honor these graduates, to honor your work, and to honor the memory of Marie Colvin. Thank you very much for joining me …
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My respects to: Bella Galhos Good afternoon. I’m delighted to be here today. I would first like to congratulate our YSEALI members for arranging this seminar. Some of you may have heard me say it before, but we at the U.S. Embassy are always impressed with the energy and insightfulness of the individuals in our …
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Dili – The United States Embassy celebrated the successful conclusion of its 2020 Mission-Driven Alumni Outreach (MDAO) program on December 11th. The MDAO program provided Timorese youth with opportunities to be mentored by prominent alumni of U.S. government scholarship and exchange programs and lead their own community service and civic engagement activities. During the closing …
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My respects to: Secretary of State for Youth and Sport, H.E. Mr. Abrao Saldanha Good morning everyone, In September, Ambassador Fitzpatrick had the honor of participating in the beginning of the Mission Driven Alumni Outreach program. During the competition, we were both impressed with the vision and creativity that the teams displayed. The teams developed …
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Good morning everyone. It is a pleasure to be here this morning to celebrate with you. I am honored to be here to congratulate you on successfully completing this program. I commend you for your hard work over the last 2 years. As a diplomat who has worked in many places with many different languages, …
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Good evening. My respects to: Virgilio Guterres, President of the Press Council Joao Saldanha, President of Joao Saldanha University It’s a pleasure to join you all today for the closing ceremony of our Mission-Driven Alumni Outreach program. We are delighted to be here to celebrate the conclusion of four excellent youth-led projects. I’d like to …
Read More» My respects to: Your Excellency, Dr. Odete Maria Freitas Belo, Minister of Health Dr. Odete da Silva Viegas, Director General for Services Delivery Ms. Domingas Pereira, Executive Director National Institute of Health Directors, Heads of Departments, and officers from MOH and INS Covalima Municipality Administrator, Mr. Afonso Nogueira Nahak Covalima Municipality Health Services Director, Filipe Pereira Lemos …
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Good morning My respects to: F-FDTL Chief of Defense Force Major General Lere Deputy Chief of Defense Brigadier General Falur F-FDTL Chief of Staff Colonel Coliati DCM Pip Venning, Australian Embassy Counsellor Shusaku Hirashima, Japanese Embassy Warrant Officer Aaron French, New Zealand Embassy F-FDTL Component Commanders Honored guests; and participants of Hari’i Hamutuk 2020 Good …
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Good morning. My respects to the Director of Community Based Rehabilitation Network -Timor-Leste (CBRN-TL), the NGO Forum representative, the Country Leader of TLM-TL, and all participants and guests. It is my honor to be here today at the final report presentation of CBRN-TL’s program “Expanding Opportunities and Leadership Skills for Women with Disabilities in Self-Help …
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My Respects to State Secretary for Social Communication, Mericio Akara President of Timor-Leste Press Union (TLPU), Manuel Pinto TLPU Vice-President, Raimundus Oki Timor-Leste Press Union Secretary General Horacio Babo Good morning and thank you all for taking part in this very important program for journalists on basic online fact checking and verification. The U.S. Embassy …
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My respects to: President of AJTL, Zevonia Viera President of Press Council, Virgilio da Silva Guterres Secretary General of AJTL, Alberico da Costa Junior Journalists and students in this workshop Hello everyone and thank you for organizing this very important workshop on strengthening digital media to fight disinformation in Timor-Leste. I congratulate these 15 students …
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My Respects to: Faculty of Education, Arts, and Humanities (FEAH) Dean, Prof. Doutora, Ana Cristina de Jesus S. Martins Rector, H.E. Prof. Doutor, Fransisco Miguel Martins Academic Director of the English Department, Felismina de Araujo ELC Director Belina Rosario Access Primary Teacher Ventos Falur UmaAmerika Director Ezekiel “Zeck” Ribeiro Professors and Adminstrators of UNTL Access …
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My respects to, His Excellency José Ramos-Horta Ambassador Andrew Jacobs UNDP Country Director Munkhtuya Altangerel Dili International Film Festival Director Lena Lenzen Distinguished guests Good evening everyone. It is a pleasure to be here tonight together with all of you to once again celebrate the Dili International Film Festival. It is very gratifying that we …
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My respects to HE. Mr. José Lucas do Carmo da Silva, Minister of Tourism, Commerce and Industry of Timor-Leste HE. Vice Minister for Community Tourism Inácia da Conceição Teixeira HE. Ambassador of Portugal Manuel Gonçalves de Jesus HE. Ambassador of Indonesia Shat Sitorus HE. Ambassador of New Zealand Phillip Hewitt Good evening everyone. It is …
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Good afternoon. I want to thank you all for joining me this afternoon at this signing ceremony, as we recognize the important work your organizations do. I am pleased that the U.S. Embassy can help further your efforts as recipients of this year’s 2020 Ambassador’s Small Grant Fund program. What is unique about the Small …
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My Respects to: Sunita Caminha, UN Women Head of Office Munkhtuya Altangerel, UNDP Resident Representative Armando da Costa, Director General, Secretary of State for Gender Equality and Inclusion. Good morning everyone. It is truly an honor to be part of the first YSEALI Leadership Academy in Timor-Leste. Over the past few years since Timor-Leste was …
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My respects to: HE. Mr. José Lucas do Carmo da Silva, Minister of Tourism, Commerce and Industry of Timor-Leste. Hello everyone and welcome to the Domestic Tourism Expo! I am very pleased to be here with Minister of Tourism Jose Lucas do Carmo to Open this Tourism Expo, who’s theme this year is: “Let’s promote …
Read More» NOTICE The Embassy of the United States of America will conduct a live auction. Items for auction include furniture, appliances, household effects, electronics, vehicle, facilities equipment, and more. DATE: Saturday September 19, 2020 TIME: 09:00 AM LOCATION: Palm Business & Trade Center, Warehouse G Items may be viewed one day in advance on Friday …
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Excellency Representative of Director General of the Ministry of Health, Administrator of Covalima Municipality, PNTL Commanders, Community Chiefs, USAID Mission Director, UNICEF Country Director, Doctors and nurses and distinguish guest Good morning! I am pleased to join UNICEF Director Valérie Taton, USAID Mission Director Jim Wright and representatives from the Ministry of Health, and all …
Read More» Good afternoon everyone. It’s a pleasure to join you all today for the virtual closing ceremony of our Mission-Driven Alumni Outreach program. As you know, this was a two-week program focused on developing leadership, proposal development, and pitching skills. 30 young alumni have been working in 10 teams, with alumni mentors, to develop and implement …
Read More» Good morning everyone. Although we are just meeting virtually, it’s a pleasure to celebrate Women’s Equality Day with a group of young female Timorese leaders. Women’s Equality Day was established in the United States to recognize the 19th Amendment to our Constitution. The nineteenth amendment granted American women the right to vote. Although it took several more decades—and the civil rights movement—for …
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Good morning everyone, and my respects to H.E. Mr. Abrao Saldanha, Secretary State of Youth and Sports. I would like to congratulate our YSEALI members Nelania Doutel Sarmento and her entire team for this truly innovative program. By being an active member of our YSEALI program, Nelania was selected in a competitive process to travel …
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Good Morning, My respects to: Health Minister – HE Dr. Odete Belo Director General – Dr. Odete da Silva Viegas MoH Director for Health Policy – Mr. Narciso Fernandes Director for Case Management – Dr. Nilton do Carmo da Silva USAID Mission Director Mr. Jim Wright I am pleased to join the Minister of Health …
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Timor-Leste: COVID-19 August 13, 2020 Crisis Preparedness: Crisis Abroad: Be Ready. What the State Department Can and Can’t Do in a Crisis Country-Specific Information: A State of Emergency is in effect through 11:59PM, September 4, 2020. Specific requirements of the State of Emergency include: All persons entering the country are required to be quarantined for 14 days in facilities established by the government, or in their respective residences subject to …
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Good morning! My respects to: UNICEF Country Representative, Valerie Taton Comoro Health Clinic Director USAID Mission Director, Jim Wright I am pleased to join UNICEF Director Valérie Taton and all of you this morning here at Comoro Clinic. Today we celebrate the collaboration between UNICEF, the United States and the Ministry of Health to help …
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Your Excellency Sara Lobo Brites, Vice Minister for the Ministry of Finance Mr. José Antonio Fatima Abílio, Customs Authority Acting Commissioner Esteemed National Directors and Customs Authority Officials Honored members of the business community USAID Customs Reform Project Staff and USAID Colleagues Good Afternoon I am very pleased that the US Embassy has been able …
Read More» NOTICE The Embassy of the United States of America will conduct a live auction. Items for auction include furniture, appliances, household effects, electronics, vehicles, facilities equipment, and more. DATE: Saturday July 11, 2020 TIME: 09:00 AM LOCATION: Palm Business & Trade Center, Warehouse G Items may be viewed one day in advance on Friday …
Read More» One of the things I love about Timor-Leste – apart from its beautiful mountains and seas – is the way Timorese value their independence and freedom. Recently, Timorese celebrated 18 years since the restoration of their independence. Today on the Fourth of July, Americans celebrate 244 years of our independence. These historic moments are distant …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. The government of Timor-Leste’s “State of Emergency,” which went into effect March 28 and was twice extended, …
Read More» Good Morning everyone! Thank you members of Hatutan, Codiva and UmaAmerika for arranging this and thanks to everyone for joining this discussion today. I’m very glad to see that young Timorese are working on the issue of equal rights for all. My fellow Americans in the United States right now are facing the inequalities that …
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DILI, 23 June 2020 – U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, H.E. Ramos Horta, Education Minister Soares, Defense Minister Filomeno, and F-FDTL Chief of Staff Colonel Coliati celebrated the 100th project of the U.S. Navy Seabees in Timor-Leste. Together, they cut the ribbon on a new 2-room classroom constructed by the Seabees built at the Fatumeta …
Read More» My Respects to: E. Jose Ramos Horta, Former President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste E. Dulce de Jesus Soares, Minister of Education, Youth and Sport (pending confirmation) E. Filomeno da Paixão de Jesus, Minster of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior F-FDTL Chief of Staff Colonel Calisto “Coliati” Santos Coli EBC Fatumeta School Director …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. There are no new updates as of June 18, 2020. The government of Timor-Leste has implemented enhanced screening …
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Hundreds of schools and clinics stand to benefit DILI, 08 June 2020 – The United States Embassy in Timor-Leste donated over 1,500 liters of concentrated disinfectant and a variety of cleaning materials to the Government of Timor-Leste’s Integrated Crisis Management Office as part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The project includes training materials on how to safely convert the …
Read More» Hello, I’m Kathleen Fitzpatrick, United States Ambassador to Timor-Leste. I am very happy to join this special video celebration of World Oceans Day 2020. My respects to other fellow participants, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Director General Acasio Guterres, Ministry of Tourism Director General Jose Quintas, Administrator Post of Atauro Mateus Belo, and Dr. Sylvia Earle of Mission Blue.I would …
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My respects to His excellency Rui Araujo, Aurelio Ximenes, Ambassador Abel Guterres, Brigadier Aluk, and CAPT Pedro. This afternoon, the Embassy of the United States of America is donating a large supply of disinfectants and cleaning supplies to the Integrated Crisis Management Office to be distributed to various schools, health clinics, and offices. As the …
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DILI, TIMOR-LESTE — The United States is investing $500,000 in the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to prevent COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Fitzpatrick, USAID Mission Director Jim Wright and UNICEF Country Representative Valérie Taton said today in a presentation to the Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Odete da Silva Viegas. …
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15,000 children across three schools stand to benefit DILI, June 2 – The United States Embassy in Timor-Leste donated fifteen thousand Timorese-made reusable fabric masks to the Ministry of Education as part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes as the Ministry of Education prepares for children to return to classrooms. The donation will benefit thousands of school children and promote a safe and healthy learning environment. The reusable fabric masks were handed …
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My respects to Her/His excellency from the Ministry of Education This afternoon, the Embassy of the United States of America is donating is donating 15,000 reusable fabric masks to the Ministry of Education. These masks are part of the broader effort to support Timor-Leste in the fight against COVID-19. As of today, the United States …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. The government of Timor-Leste has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including the announcement of a “State …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. The government of Timor-Leste has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including the announcement …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. There are no new updates May 11. The government of Timor-Leste has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. The government of Timor-Leste has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including the announcement of a “State …
Read More» I am proud to join Mrs. Célia Alexandre Gusmão dos Santos, the Director of National Institute of Health today to launch the Human Resources for Health project. It is good that we are able to implement this program at a time when it is needed most. Training healthcare workers is clearly essential for the security …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. The government of Timor-Leste has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including the announcement of a “State …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. There are no new updates on April 21. Travel conditions can change rapidly; however, local sources report on April 21: Timor-Leste will temporarily close its …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. There are no new updates on April 17. Travel conditions can change rapidly; however, local sources report on April 17: Timor-Leste will temporarily close its …
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The U.S. Embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste is scheduled to assist in repatriating approximately 14 U.S. citizens to the United States on April 12. The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Timor-Leste have no greater priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas. Due to the lack of commercial travel options, this …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts daily as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. Travel conditions can change rapidly; however, local sources report on April 9: Timor-Leste will temporarily close its borders and no longer allow travelers, regardless …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 9, 2020 Contact: USAID Development Outreach Communications Officer James Reindl, Email: jreindl@usaid.gov or Development Outreach Communications Specialist Cristóvão Fausto Guterres, 330-0500 ext. 2038, 7732-6213. Email: cguterres@usaid.gov. DILI, TIMOR-LESTE – The U.S. Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $1.1 million to help the Government of Timor-Leste …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts daily as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. There are no new updates April 7. Travel conditions can change rapidly; however, local sources report on April 7: · President Nicolao Lobato …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community apprised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts daily as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. Travel conditions can change rapidly; however, local sources report on April 1: Flights from Dili to …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community appraised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast alerts daily as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. Travel conditions can change rapidly; however, local sources report on March 31: Australia has implemented travel restrictions for …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: To keep the U.S. citizen community appraised of ongoing developments related to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste, the U.S. Embassy will continue to rebroadcast health alerts daily as needed and include new pertinent information in bold for quick reference. The government of Timor-Leste has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports that travel between districts outside of Dili will be restricted starting today, March 30 at 16:00 until an undetermined future date as part of the State of Emergency. F-FDTL, PNTL, and MOH officials have set up check points to enforce travel restrictions and social distancing policies. …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: The government of Timor-Leste has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including the announcement of a “State of Emergency,” which went into effect March 28 and will apply until at least April 26. This Decree Law enforces social distancing measures, including the prohibition of meetings, social, …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: On March 19, the Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory and recommended U.S. citizens whose home of residence is in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The government of Timor-Leste has …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: On March 19, the Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory and recommended U.S. citizens whose home of residence is in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: On March 19, the Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory and recommended U.S. citizens whose home of residence is in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: On March 19, the Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory and recommended U.S. citizens whose home of residence is in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste (March 23, 2020) Location: Timor-Leste Event: On March 19, the Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory and recommended U.S. citizens whose home of residence is in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain …
Read More» Location: Novo Horizonte Hotel, Dili Event: Police and protesters are gathering at the Novo Horizonte Hotel on Beach Road in eastern Dili. The U.S. Embassy advises all U.S. citizens to avoid the area, expect an increase in police presence, and exercise caution while traveling in the vicinity of the Novo Horizonte Hotel. …
Read More» On March 14, 2020, the President issued a new Presidential Proclamation (P.P.) titled “Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus.” The earlier coronavirus related proclamations – P.P. 9984, issued on January 31, 2020, P.P. 9992 issued on February 29, 2020, and P.P. …
Read More» Location: Timor-Leste Event: Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak first identified in Wuhan, China – Travel Restrictions The United States has imposed travel restrictions and quarantines on individuals traveling from China. U.S. citizens who have visited China’s Hubei Province within 14 days prior to reentry to the United States will face a mandatory quarantine, while citizens returning from …
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More than 100 Timorese recipients of the J. William Fulbright Scholarship, the Fulbright-SERN Scholarship, the United States-Timor-Leste (USTL) Scholarship, and other programs received special recognition during a celebratory event at Timor Plaza on February 7, 2020. U.S. Ambassador Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick joined the representative of Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo e Minerais Minerals (ANPM), Mr Oscar …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste February 3, 2020 Location: Worldwide Event: Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice due to an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Actions to Take: Consult the CDC website …
Read More» Alert: U. S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste (January 7, 2020) Location: Timor-Leste Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The U.S. Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep …
Read More» Alert: U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste (Sept. 23, 2019) Location: Road on either side of the new, southernmost bridge in Dili Event: The U.S. Embassy is expanding its dangerous road advisory as a result of ongoing martial art gang incidents and subsequent police and military operations along Banana Road. The new advisory covers the section of …
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Good morning. My respects to: 1) Major General Lere, Chief of Defense for the F-FDTL 2) Major General Ellwood, Commander of Australia’s 1st Division 3) Colonel Burnside, USINDOPACOM Policy Director for Southeast Asia Good morning. I am happy to be here with all of you today to celebrate the construction of the new restroom facility …
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Bon Dia. My respects to: 1) Major General Lere, Chief of Defense for the F-FDTL 2) Ambassador Roberts and Major General Ellwood 3) Colonel Yoichiro Rokutan, Chief of International Security Cooperation 4) Colonel Burnside, USINDOPACOM Policy Director for Southeast Asia honored guests; and participants of HARI’I HAMUTUK 2019. I will also like to acknowledge LTC …
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On August 30 U.S. Assistant Secretary Stilwell and Ambassador Fitzpatrick met with President of the Republic, Francisco Guterres Lu-Olo. President Lu-Olo expressed his support for the work of the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation and other U.S. assistance in advancing a prosperous and democratic Timor-Leste. In the same day, Assistant Secretary Stilwell also met with Prime …
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My respects to: Assistant Secretary Stilwell His Excellency Merício Juvinal dos Reis ‘Akara’, Secretary of State for Social Communication DLA Piper Delegation MA State Representative Tony Cabral, MA State Senator Marc Pacheco, Judge Phillip Rapoza and Dr. Iskander Rehman from the Pell Center Members of the Press I am honored to be in Timor-Leste as …
Read More» NOTICE The Embassy of the United States of America will conduct a live auction. Items for auction include furniture, appliances, household effects, electronics, vehicles, facilities equipment, and more. DATE: Saturday, September 7, 2019 TIME: 09:00 AM LOCATION: Palm Business & Trade Center, Warehouse G Items may be viewed one day in advance on Friday …
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The United States Embassy in Timor-Leste has been pleased to welcome a delegation of seven Members of the United States House of Representatives to Timor-Leste from July 28 to 30 as part of our ongoing House Democracy Partnership that aims to strengthen democratic institutions in the United States and Timor-Leste. The United States is proud …
Read More» Alert: U. S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste (July 17, 2019) Location: Road west of the new, southernmost bridge in Dili Event: The U.S. Embassy received several reports of after-dark incidents along the road west of the southernmost bridge in Dili. There appears to be an increasing number of youth fights in this area, and increasing reports …
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Bondia, Good Morning My respects to Her Excellency Minister Dulce de Jesus Soares, Señora Nicole Seibel Chief of Party for the HATUTAN Education and Nutrition Program. I am honored to join you this morning to launch the Hahán ne’ebé Atu fó Tulun ho Nutrisaun no Edukasaun, (HATUTAN) education and nutrition program. HATUTAN is sponsored by …
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My respects to Mr. Cancio Xavier, the Chief Public Defender, Mr. Augusto da Costa Castro, the Deputy Commissioner for Criminal Investigation, Mr. Alexandre Faustino Freitas, CAC Deputy Commissioner for Support and Cooperation Service, and our special guest today, Mr. Bruce Harvey, a well-known criminal defense attorney from Atlanta, Georgia. Good morning everyone and thank you …
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Thank you to our guest of honor, His Excellency Fidelis Leite Magalhaes, Minister of Legislative Reform and Parliamentary Affairs. Our respects to members of the Timor-Leste government, the diplomatic corps, civil society members, and distinguished guests. Before I start, I’d like to introduce our new US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, Elias Parra. I know …
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My respects to: Her Excellency Maria Angelina Lopes Sarmento, Vice President of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste; Members of Parliament; the Honorable Nick Rahall, former Congressmen from the U.S. state of West Virginia; the Honorable Erik Paulsen, former Congressmen from the U.S. state of Minnesota; Susan Epstein, retired official from the U.S. Congressional Research Service; …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste: June 1, 2019 We are pleased to announce that U.S. Embassy Dili is an official testing site for the 2019 Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)! Registering for the FSOT is the first step in becoming a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) with the U.S. Department of State. The mission of an FSO – as a …
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My respects to His Excellency Dr. José Ramos-Horta; representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Commerce and Industry and the Government of Timor-Leste; the Dili Institute of Technology; my USAID colleagues; distinguished speakers and guests. Good afternoon. I am happy to join you today for the second International Conference of Emerging Tourism Destinations. I would like …
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Thank you and good morning everyone. I am pleased to be here to help kick off this important anti-corruption training. I would like to extend our thanks to U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan from the Eastern District of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN and First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared Bennett from the District of Utah. Thank you to Maria Sarmento, …
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I would like to thank Democratic Party President Mariano Assanami Sabino and senior PD officials for the opportunity to discuss ongoing cooperation between Timor-Leste and the United States of America. This cooperation covers a wide range of topics and supports one of Timor-Leste’s most important goals – the building of its democratic institutions. The United …
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To the National Health Institute Director Antonio Bonito, Pacific Partnership Mission Commander Captain Randy Van Rossum, our partners in local and national government, community members, and of course, the F-FDTL CAS Engineers and the U.S. Navy Seabees. Good afternoon. First, please join me in another round of applause for the members of the U.S. Navy …
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My respects to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation H.E. Dionisio Babo Soares, former President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate H.E. José Ramos-Horta, Director General of ASEAN Affairs H.E. Ambassador Jorge Camões, H.E of Indonesia H.E. Ambassador Sahat Sitorus, H.E. Ambassador of New Zealand H.E. Ambassador Vicki Poole, …
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My respects to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation H.E. Dionisio Babo Soares, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of the Interior H.E. Filomeno da Paixão de Jesus, General Commander of the Timor-Leste Defense Force Major General Lere Anan Timur, Pacific Partnership 2019 Senior Representative Mr. Joseph Martin, Pacific Partnership Mission Commander Captain Randy …
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U.S. Naval Ship (USNS) Fall River – a Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport ship – arrived at the Dili Port on April 22 as part of Pacific Partnership 2019. This will be the 7th time that Timor-Leste has hosted Pacific Partnership since the inaugural mission in 2006. It has evolved over the years from emphasis …
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My respects to the Ministry Of Education District Director of Ainaro Celestino Magno Pereira, Sub-district Administrator Luis Casmiro Lopes, Maubisse School Coordinator Joao Maria Mendonca, Suco Chief Wilson Nivio Mendonca, our partners in local and national government, community members, and of course, the F-FDTL CAS and the U.S. Navy Seabees. Good morning. I am happy …
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U.S. Ambassador Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick hosted a welcome reception on April 10, 2019 for six American delegates participating in an international political exchange to Timor-Leste organized by the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) with support from the U.S. Department of State. The bipartisan delegation will explore politics, governance, and policy making in Timor-Leste …
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Good afternoon. Welcome to this special reception in honor of a distinct group of young American political leaders. This group from the United States is here in Timor-Leste through a partnership between the Government of Timor-Leste and the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL), with support from the U.S. Department of State. First, I …
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Bondia! My respects to His Excellency President of Parliament Arao Noe, Minister Fidelis Leite Magalhães and esteemed colleagues from across government, civil society, and the private sector. I would also like to acknowledge and welcome the Millennium Challenge Corporation team from Washington, DC, who are joining us for this most important event. Thank you for …
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Good afternoon. It is an honor to take part in this afternoon’s ceremony. My respects to Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, His Excellency Joaquim Jose Gusmão dos Reis Martins. I would like to acknowledge our friends from Café Cooperativa Timor (CCT) – general manager Mr. Sisto Moniz Piedade, Mr. Ross Brandon, and Mr. Bency Issac. …
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Thank you Ambassador Fitzpatrick for hosting this event and for that wonderful introduction. Good afternoon! My name is David Lewen and I’m from the United States of America. I’m very happy to be working in Timor-Leste. My respects to Deputy Prosecutor General Dr. Alfonso Lopez; CAC Commissioner Dr. Sergio Hornai, Ombudsman of Human Rights and …
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Good afternoon and welcome to this special reception for the U.S. Embassy’s new Resident Legal Advisor (RLA), David Lewen. I am pleased to introduce David to everyone here today. I also want to acknowledge David’s wife, Julie Lewen, who is here with us today. They have two wonderful children – Madeline and David Paul – …
Read More» Secretary of State for Vocational Training and Employment Julião da Silva; Distinguished panelists and guests; Good Morning. It is my pleasure to open this half-day forum on public-private partnerships to grow tourism in Timor-Leste. USAID’s Tourism For All Project has organized a busy morning that will give everyone here a better understanding of Public-Private Partnerships …
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Good morning. My name is Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick, U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste. I am honored to open this U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration Outreach Workshop on International Nuclear Safeguards Agreements for Timor-Leste. I would like to give a very warm welcome to our visiting experts from the U.S. Department of Energy. My respects …
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(as prepared for delivery) I am delighted to be here with you all today to celebrate the graduation ceremony of the Level One and Two American Language Course sponsored by the US Embassy and the US Indo-Pacific Command. This course was one of the most successful courses in the last several years, with F-FDTL sailors …
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Minister of Education, Youth and Sports Dulce de Jesus Soares joined U.S. Ambassador Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick for a Peace Corps swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Embassy on December 13, 2018. A group of 27 American citizens took the oath of service to become the fourth group of Peace Corps Volunteers to serve in Timor-Leste since …
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(as prepared for delivery) Your Excellencies, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dioniso Babo Soares and Minister of Education Dulce Soares; Timor-Leste Peace Corps Country Director Kavita Pullapilly; distinguished guests, counterparts and friends. Thank you all for joining us here today for the swearing in of our new Peace Corps Volunteers. I am very pleased …
Read More» United States Government to Provide Estimated $26 Million in Support of Education and Nutrition in Timor-Leste The United States Government through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) selected Timor-Leste as one of eight countries to receive funding this year from the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. After a highly competitive review …
Read More» For Immediate Release Violence against women is a global issue that affects millions of people annually. Every woman and girl deserves a life free from violence. The Unites States is committed to advancing gender equality and preventing and responding to all forms of violence against women and girls, from domestic and sexual violence to forced …
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Good afternoon. Thank you for your hard work and effort and making this year’s Bilateral Defense Dialogue successful. Thank you Brigadier Jenerál Falur Rate Laek for joining us and Colonel Coliati for hosting this BDD. Major General Vares-Lum, thank you for coming all the way from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Headquarters in Hawaii. I am …
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We are very excited that all of you can join us today for this momentous occasion! I want to take a moment to welcome United States Army Major General Suzanne Vares-Lum of Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii. She is with us today to join in this event. She and her team are here in Dili this …
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Good morning! My respects to His Excellency Minister Fidelis Leite Magalhães and esteemed colleagues from across government, civil society, and the private sector. I am very pleased that the United States government chose Timor-Leste for a Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact, a large five-year grant program. As all U.S. government agencies in other countries, the MCC …
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To the senior representative of the Timor-Leste Defense Force, Lieutenant Colonel Haksolok (HACK-so-loke), Ambassador Roberts, Ambassador Minami, the soldiers of the Timor-Leste Defense Force, the Australian Defense Force, the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, and of course, the U.S. Navy Seabees and United States Marines. Bondia. I am delighted to be here with you all …
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From September 24 to October 31, international sports leaders and American mentors in the sports sector across the country will take part in the annual U.S. Department of State and espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP). In its seventh year, this professional development exchange supports the State Department’s ongoing efforts to empower women and girls around the world through …
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To the Chief of Staff of the F-FDTL, Brigadier General Falur Rate Laek, members of the government of Timor-Leste, the Timor-Leste National Police, the Timor-Leste Defense Force, colleague from the Australian Navy, and to the U.S. Navy sailors and officers. Good morning. I am happy to be here with all of you today to mark …
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To the Chief of Staff of the F-FDTL, Brigadier General Falur Rate Laek, members of the government of Timor-Leste, the Timor-Leste National Police, the Timor-Leste Defense Force, and to the U.S. Navy sailors and officers. Bom dia. I am happy to be here with all of you today for the official opening of the 2018 …
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DILI, Timor-Leste, July 23, 2018 – The Embassy of the United States of America in Timor-Leste welcomed the visit of a high-level delegation from the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) on July 18-21. The high-level MCC delegation included Jonathan Brooks, Deputy Vice President for Europe, Asia, Pacific, and Latin America; Caroline Nguyen, Managing Director …
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Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Commerce Ambassador Isilio Coehlo, other members of the Timor-Leste government, representatives of Timorese communities, Peace Corps, colleagues and friends, I am honored to be a part of today’s Peace Corps Celebration of Service. It is a great pleasure to see these amazing Peace Corps Volunteers here …
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Dili – On July 10, U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Fitzpatrick met with Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak to congratulate him and his new government. The Prime Minister also received a personal letter of congratulations from President Trump. “We reaffirmed the valuable partnership between Timor-Leste and the United States of America and our desire to strengthen these …
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To His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs Aurelio Guterres, Minister of Health Rui Maria de Araujo, Chief of Defense Force Major General Lere Anan Timur, Brigadier General Woodrow, our partners in local & national government, community members, and of course, the U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). Bom dia. Thanks to all of you for joining …
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Preparations are underway for Pacific Angel 2018 (PAC ANGEL 18), a joint and combined regional humanitarian assistance and disaster relief engagement led by Pacific Air Forces. A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft arriving in Dili on June 6 will bring U.S. military personnel to conduct the exercise in Suai, Cova Lima Municipality from June …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release May 13, 2018 STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON The United States Congratulates Timor-Leste on Parliamentary Elections The United States congratulates the people of Timor-Leste for participating in peaceful and credible national parliamentary elections on May 12. We commend the national election bodies for their …
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DILI – The United States Government, which has provided support for every democratic election in Timor-Leste since 2002, continues to promote the electoral process for the 2018 early election. Assistance from the U.S. Mission in Timor-Leste – which includes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. Department of State, and others – focuses …
Read More» UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2018 Press Release: Ambassador Haley on the Release of the Annual Human Rights Report Today, the State Department released its 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. This annual report evaluates the human rights records of 199 countries …
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Dili – The U.S. Navy Seabees have been a visible sign of U.S. cooperation with Timor-Leste since 2009. Their work continues without pause as one detachment departs and another arrives in Timor-Leste. U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four (NMCB4) officially ended their tour on April 9, 2018. NMCB5 – the incoming U.S. Navy Seabees Detachment …
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To His Excellency Minister of Defense and Security Jose Agustinho Somotxo, local & national government partners, community members, and of course, the U.S. Navy Seabees. Good morning. I am happy to be here with all of you today for the official opening of the Maritime Police Unit’s brand new small boat pier. The pier is …
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To His Excellency Vice Minister of Health Luis Lobato, Secretary to the Manatuto District Administrator Agripino Costa, our partners in local & national government, community members, and of course, the U.S. Navy Seabees. Bom dia. I am happy to be here with all of you today on behalf of the United States Embassy in Timor-Leste …
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Thank you and good morning everyone. I am pleased to be here to help kickoff this important training on criminal investigative techniques. This is the latest example of ongoing support from the American people to help strengthen capacity in Timor-Leste’s justice sector. The U.S. Embassy’s Resident Legal Advisor program has collaborated with Timor-Leste’s justice and …
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My respect to Finantil High School director and SESIM coordinator Curt “Gabriel” Gabrielson. Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me here today. I am proud to learn about your studies. I know everyone here today cares about STEM education. That’s why you are here. The reasons are simple. We all know that STEM education is …
Read More» DILI, Timor-Leste, February 16, 2018 – A delegation from the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), including Robert Blau, Vice President for Compact Operations, Caroline Nguyen, Managing Director for Europe, Asia, Pacific, and Latin America, and Hana Freymiller, Country Team Lead, visited Timor-Leste this week to discuss the development of an MCC Compact to reduce …
Read More» Dili – Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick arrived in Dili on Wednesday, January 17 to take up her duties as the new U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Isilio Coelho, Director General for Bilateral Affairs for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MNEC), joined U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Daniel Bischof to receive …
Read More» WASHINGTON, D.C., December 20, 2017 – At its quarterly meeting on December 19, 2017, the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors selected Timor-Leste for an MCC compact– MCC’s five-year grant program designed to spur economic growth and reduce poverty. “I am pleased to announce new partnerships with Timor-Leste through MCC’s compact program,” said …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste: December 12, 2017 We are pleased to announce that U.S. Embassy Dili is an official testing site for the 2018 Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)! Registering for the FSOT is the first step in becoming a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) with the U.S. Department of State. The mission of an FSO – as a U.S. …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 22, 2017 In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) on November 25 and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States reaffirms its commitment to defending the rights of women and girls to …
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Are you good at using computers to make art? Enter our Holiday Card Competition for a chance to design the U.S. Embassy’s official holiday card and win an iPad! Here are some important things to know about the contest: – The design should celebrate the holiday season and not be specific to any religious celebration …
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The 2019 Diversity Visa website is currently down for maintenance. Due to technical issues, the current registration period for Diversity Visa-2019 is being extended, and all enrollments made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted. The new entry period for DV-2019 will open for electronic entries at noon, Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday, October 18, …
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Minister of State and National Security Advisor Dr. Jose Ramos Horta joined U.S. Ambassador Karen Stanton for a Peace Corps swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Embassy on October 19, 2017. Nineteen American citizens took the oath of service to become the third group of Peace Corps Volunteers to serve in Timor-Leste since the program reopened …
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Vatobou – U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste Karen Stanton and the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Three, also known as the Seabees, officially inaugurated the Vatobou Health Clinic in Liquiçá District at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 28. With support from the Ministry of Health, the Seabees worked for more than three months to construct the facility, …
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Dili – The U.S. Mission in Timor-Leste hosts the 5th Annual Continuing Judicial Development Seminar from August 28-30, 2017 at Hotel the Ramelau. This year’s seminar features the Honorable Bernice B. Donald, a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The seminar is an opportunity for American and Timorese judicial officials to share …
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The United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Forsa Defesa Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) and PNTL recently concluded the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise, which was held from July 31 until August 4, 2017. “CARAT demonstrates America’s commitment to peace and stability of the region, and the value that the United States places on partnerships, …
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The United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Forsa Defesa Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) will work together during the annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise from July 31 – August 4, 2017. A Boeing C-40 plane will bring U.S. Marines and equipment to Timor-Leste on July 28 and return at the end of CARAT. CARAT …
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The United States congratulates the people of Timor-Leste for holding peaceful national parliamentary elections on July 22. This achievement represents another major milestone in Timor-Leste’s young democracy. We applaud all political parties for their participation and look forward to working with the new government. We commend Timor-Leste’s national election bodies for leading an electoral process …
Read More» On July 19, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Kathleen M. Fitzpatrick of the District of Columbia to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Ms. Fitzpatrick, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, has served as an American …
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This past weekend, Dili Model United Nations 2017 helped youth in Timor-Leste gain a deeper understanding of multilateral diplomacy while improving their negotiation and leadership skills. Participants formed committees and passed resolutions on various global issues such as security, human rights, and environmental protection. Congratulations to all of the delegates and thanks to all of the partners who helped …
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On Wednesday, June 29 the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officially handed over its five-year survey entitled Interdisciplinary Baseline Ecosystem Assessment Surveys to Inform Ecosystem-Based Management Planning in Timor-Leste to Timor-Leste’s Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry. The final report shows that Timor-Leste’s marine areas have high biodiversity, but overfishing has led to less big …
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On Wednesday June 21st, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention Program (DHAPP) with assistance with Church World Services, held a three-day workshop for 13 selected F-FDTL members to be new facilitators regarding health issues such as HIV/AIDS prevention, reproductive health, and sexually transmitted diseases. This training will equip new facilitators with the knowledge …
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On Wednesday, May 24, the U.S. Mission in Timor-Leste co-hosted the 2017 Investigators Conference entitled “Unifying the Justice Sector and Law Enforcement in Timor-Leste,” together with the PNTL and the Australian-supported Timor-Leste Police Development Program (TLPDP) at Beach Garden Hotel in Pantai Kelapa, Dili. The three-day conference aims to increase the use of the PNTL Incident …
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#3RinTimorLeste group organizes Earth Day fair in Dili: Participants in the Embassy-sponsored #3RinTimorLeste group organized together with 12 Timorese and international partner organizations an Earth Day fair on Saturday, April 22 at the Secretary of State for Youth and Sport with the theme of sustainable environmental practices and waste management. The #3RinTimorLeste group is made …
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#HeForShe Event: The Embassy was proud to partner with the UN, the Australian Embassy, the Korean Embassy, and several partner organizations to organize the launch last week of the #HeForShe campaign in Timor-Leste at Timor Plaza on March 10th in an effort to up-end gender stereotypes in Timor-Leste and put forward positive role models for young …
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DILI–Timor-Leste and the United States will be co-hosting a Maritime Authority Seminar in Dili at the Ministry of Defense/F-FDTL Headquarters Auditorium from 22-24 February, with the goal of supporting a sustainable and effective national maritime authority in Timor-Leste. The three-day conference is an initiative between the Office of the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of …
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Dili – On Wednesday, March, 22nd, 2017, U.S. Ambassador Karen Stanton joined the school officials and the F-FDTL to inaugurate a new wing at the Manleuana Primary School. The new building was constructed from November 2016 to March 2017 by the U.S. Navy Seabees detachment in Timor-Leste in partnership with F-FDTL engineers. The new four-room …
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Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions. U.S. Citizen Services – …
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Dili – On Saturday, January 21st, the U.S. Mission in Timor-Leste hosted its annual Expo 2017 entitled “Amérika ho Timor-Leste Hamutuk Dezenvolve Futuru” at Timor Plaza in Dili. The expo aimed to showcase the U.S. commitment to the development of Timor-Leste and strengthen the bonds between the American and Timorese people. The expo featured 18 …
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On Wednesday, November 16, Ambassador Karen Stanton joined Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e (UNTL) Rector Francisco Miguel Martins to inaugurate Timor-Leste’s first American Space, ‘UmaAmerika’ at the main campus of UNTL in Dili. UmaAmerika is a center devoted to sharing American culture, fostering innovation and open exchange of information between the U.S. and Timor-Leste. Uma Amerika …
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On November 3rd, U.S. Ambassador Karen Stanton joined Japan Ambassador Yeiji Yamamoto, Australia Deputy Head of Mission Angela Robinson and F-FDTL Deputy Commander Filmeno Paixao at the closing ceremony of Harii Hamutuk 2016. F-FDTL Deputy Commander Paixao praised Exercise Harii Hamutuk 2016’s efforts to enhance F-FDTL’s engineering unit skills. Meanwhile, Ambassador Karen Stanton emphasized that …
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U.S. Embassy organizes KLABIS forum for local media on conflict and dispute-sensitive reporting. On October 26th, U.S. Embassy Dili hosted the quarterly ‘KLABIS’ media forum at the Embassy, focusing on best practices in reporting about conflict and disputes within local communities. Guest speaker Christopher W. Moore, Ph.D., who has worked as a professional mediator in …
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Harii Hamutuk 2016. Brigadier General Stephen Curda, Commanding General of the 9th Mission Support Command in Fort Shafter, Hawaii visited Timor-Leste from October 23rd to 25th in order to visit U.S., Australian, Japanese and F-FDTL forces participating in Exercise Harii Hamutuk 2016. Curda directly observed multilateral military security cooperation in Timor-Leste that aims to enhance …
Read More» Interested in Being a U.S. Diplomat? Then Don’t Miss the Foreign Service Officer Test! The next opportunity to join the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer (Diplomat) will be in January 2017. The computer-based Foreign Service Officer exam will be offered at the U.S. Embassy in Dili on Saturday January 28, 2017 at …
Read More» In partnership with local authorities in Gleno, Municipality of Ermera, the Ministry of Health & F-FDTL, multinational staff from Pacific Partnership will join Timorese health workers to provide free health education and health services to the people of the region, on a first come, first serve basis from June 13-17 from 0930-1500 every day at …
Read More» The U.S. Department of Justice is supporting four Timorese judges (from courts in Dili, Baucau, Covalima and Oecusse) to attend a 3 day workshop in Bali from April 12th – April 14th with their Indonesian counterparts focused on Judicial Ethics, Decision-Making, And Best Practices for Judicial Teaching.
Read More» Licensing agreement signed with National Broadcaster to broadcast VOA content: Following the signing of the agreement with the Broadcasting Board of Governors on April 6th, Embassy Dili handed over codes that will permit the national state radio and television broadcaster, RTTL, to broadcast Voice of America content, which will greatly expand international news coverage, educational …
Read More» Last week, with funding from the Ambassador’s Small Grants Fund, the U.S. Embassy awarded Ra’es Hadomi Timor Oan (RHTO), Disabled Person’s Organization (DPO) with a grant to work in all 13 municipios to increase people with disabilities’ awareness of their own rights and ability to access required services – specifically with a goal of helping …
Read More» On Thursday, February 11, 2016, Ambassador Karen Stanton and the Seabees visited the Don Bosco Training Center in Comoro, Dili where she met with the administration, toured the facilities, reviewed past assistance projects to the center and interacted with local students who are some of the 200 Timorese youth are trained there annually in various …
Read More» On January 25th, U.S. Embassy PAO, Scott Hartmann joined the President of the Association of Community Radio-ARKTL, Prezario Ximenes at the opening of the second round of online media training with 10 Community Radio journalists. U.S. Embassy is providing support to ARKTL to conduct the training sessions this year with 32 journalists from 16 Community …
Read More» At 1000 on 24 November 2015, a joint-combined force of F-FDTL Naval Component Fusilero, F-FDTL Land Component Soldiers and US Marines conducted an amphibious assault and cleared a Timorese seaside village harboring enemy insurgents. Albeit a training scenario utilizing blank ammunition, this bilateral military engagement between US Marines and the F-FDTL demonstrates the strong military …
Read More» From September 7-14, the U.S., New Zealand and Timor-Leste jointly participated in Pacific Angel 2015, with the aim of simulating a joint humanitarian operation, organizing a free medical clinic for the people of Baucau and upgrading key facilities in the local region that would be used in case of a humanitarian operation. These events are …
Read More» The Seabees completed two suspended cable bridges in Leimea, Hatolia subdistrict (Ermera District) spanning 50 and 102 meters in length in order to provide access to food, health, and medical services which are inaccessible during the rainy season. Chargé d’Affaires Katherine Dueholm attended the formal ribbon cutting and gave remarks at a ceremony attended by …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Dili hosted the 3rd Annual Continuing Judicial Development Seminar in Dili, from August 26-28, 2015, with a special focus on judicial opinion writing, case management, ethics, other legal issues, as well as several case studies. This seminar, facilitated by U.S. Embassy’s Resident Legal Advisor Glenn Alexander and visiting U.S. Federal District Judges Timothy …
Read More» On August 19th , Embassy staff traveled to Oecusse and observed a community dialogue on the domestic violence law hosted by Forum Peduli Wanita Oecusse with support from the Ambassador’s Small Grant Program. Residents of Suco Bobometo joined the PNTL, Public Defender and a legal expert from JNJ Advocasia to discuss the causes of domestic …
Read More» From August 12-14, 2015, the U.S. Embassy’s Resident Legal Advisor Glenn Alexander hosted a counter-narcotics seminar with prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General at the Timor Plaza Hotel in Dili. The training session covered all aspects of narcotics investigation and prosecution, including undercover investigations, the use of informants, case studies, and included blocks …
Read More» U.S. Navy Seabees from the Construction Civic Action Detail (CCAD) Timor-Leste, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Five (NMCB-5) continue to support infrastructure improvement efforts throughout the country. Their latest project involves the construction of two cable foot bridges in Leimia, Ermera District, an area that becomes isolated during the rainy season from the rest of the …
Read More» On Tuesday, July 14th, the U.S. Embassy’s political section chief Lucy Gillers joined PNTL General Julio Hornai to commemorate a belated World Drug Day at the PNTL headquarters in Caicoli, Dili. Nearly 500 students attended the event, entitled “Say no to drugs.” The U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with several regional and international partners, is supporting …
Read More» On Tuesday, June 9th, The United States Government, in partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), opened a four-day training workshop on International Border Interdiction for the Border Patrol Unit of the National Police of Timor-Leste in Dili. The International Border Interdiction training includes sessions on behavioral analysis, document analysis, vehicle and …
Read More» Ambassador Stephen Rapp, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, visited Timor-Leste May 22-23rd. During the short visit, Ambassador Rapp met with government officials and representatives from a number of local NGOs. He also visited Timor Leste’s Resistance Museum and the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation (CAVR), all in an effort to better understand the …
Read More» On April 15, 2015, Ambassador Stanton joined Superintendent of PNTL, Natircia Martins, and UNODC to open a follow-up Border Liaison Conference between Timor-Leste and Indonesia. UNODC received $1.1 million dollars from the United States to implement its Strengthening Land Border Control project. The goals of this project are: to increase capacity in border control, customs, and …
Read More» United States Ambassador Karen Stanton visited Ermera and met with Mr. Victor dos Santos, the Ermera Munisípiu Administrator and Mr. Mateus Mendes, the Ermera PNTL Commander. She also visited the Gleno Health Clinic, which is supported by the USAID HADIAK Project, where she met mothers and their new babies and met farmers in Railaku with …
Read More» Ambassador Stanton attended the U.S. Navy Seabees ribbon cutting ceremony of Tibar Kindergarten School. The construction of the kindergarten school building started in September 2014 and was completed in January 2015. Since 2008 Seabees have operated in 7 districts and completed over 93 projects.
Read More» Ambassador Stanton attended the opening of the Fourth National Youth Forum and the launch of “My Adventures” Comic Books on January 28th. This is a part of USAID’s Youth Engagement to Promote Stability (YEPS) project, implemented by Search for Common Ground. The comic books aim to provide tools to youth for coping with issues such …
Read More» Ambassador Stanton’s first trip outside the capital of Timor-Leste was to Oecusse, an enclave of Timor-Leste to the west of Dili. She attended the handover ceremony which created the Special Zones of Social Market Economy- ZEEMS on January 24th , 2015
Read More» Only 1 week after her arrival to Dili, Timor-Leste Ambassador Stanton traveled from West (Oecusse) to East. She participated in a ceremony along with the His Excellency, President of The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Taur Matan Ruak, to provide seedlings to the residents of Lautem as part of a project promoting economic growth in the …
Read More» Thank you, Under Secretary Kennedy, not only for your kind remarks, but also for your support for me over the years and in particular for the part you played in furthering my nomination. I am also deeply grateful to President Obama and Secretary Kerry for the honor and privilege of representing my country as Ambassador …
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