MIL OSI Translation. Timor-Leste Portuguese to English –
Presidency of the Council of Ministers
Spokesperson for the Government of Timor-Leste
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Press release
Council of Ministers meeting on 24 October 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 by the Secretary of State for Social Communication, Expedito Dias Ximenes, for the first amendment to Decree-Law No. 42/2008, of 26 November, which transformed Radio and Television of Timor-Leste (RTTL, EP) into a public company.
The proposed changes aim to adapt the Radio and Television of Timor-Leste (RTTL, EP) to the new technological and administrative requirements, with the introduction of digital terrestrial television. The new legislation allows RTTL, EP to broadcast and manage digital channels, allowing greater flexibility in the distribution of content and obtaining additional revenue. In addition to enabling the broadcast of free channels with a national and international context, it will also be possible to introduce post-paid and pre-paid services, thus strengthening its financial sustainability.
The project also foresees the elimination of the Opinion Council, which has never been implemented since the creation of RTTL, EP, and the creation of the position of Executive Director, directly reporting to the President of the public company, who will support the administrative and financial management of the company, ensuring continuity and good governance. With these changes, the aim is to strengthen the competitiveness and quality of services provided to the public, ensuring a modern, efficient broadcaster aligned with sector standards.
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The Council of Ministers decided to grant a day off on October 31, 2024, considering that November 1 and 2 are All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, dates of great importance for the Catholic community and provided for as national holidays by Law No. 10/2005, of August 10, amended by Law No. 3/2016, of May 25. This decision aims to facilitate the movement of the population to their homelands, allowing them to participate in religious celebrations. END
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