Positives in the Midst of a Crisis, a response to Jose Antonio Belo’s article
May I begin by congratulating Jose Antonio Belo on his wonderful article. Although I now live in Sydney, I lived in Timor-Leste for 20 years when I was establishing our business, East Timor Trading. Based on my experience, you have captured the essence of the nation at this turning point for Timorese democracy.
In The Diplomat
I am pleased to say that my latest article about tourism in Timor-Leste was published on The Diplomat.
A new economic driver for Timor-Leste
To help build a sustainable, diverse economy, one sector that is virtually invisible at the moment in Timor-Leste is tourism. This could be developed now and continue long after oil and gas have run their courses.
Truth will out
Those with power would be well-advised to take heed of Shakespeare’s words in The Merchant of Venice, that eventually, truth finds a way out.
Farewell, Kashmir
With hardly a whisper from the world’s media and little mention from our world leaders, on the 31 October last week, the state of Jammu and Kashmir lost its flag and its constitution was nullified. It is now simply a municipality of India.
Kashmir: A Possible Solution?
The Kashmiri people should be given protection by the international community to hold their plebiscite – just as the Timorese people were.
A Call to Action for Kashmir
A Call to Action for Kashmir: In all good conscience, the world cannot simply look on while the people of Kashmir are imprisoned like this. I implore anyone who is able to sway international sentiment to help Kashmir; to stand up: Nobel Laureates, heads of state, religious heads. You all have the experience and positions to make a stand.
The case against Witness K and Bernard Collaery
Having lived and worked in Timor-Leste for more than 15 years, I am deeply concerned about the prosecution of Witness K and Bernard Collaery.
The 'Happy in Timor-Leste' video
East Timor Trading Group: End of Year 2018
Neelo Awan: “As I look around the room tonight and see how our family has grown, I am full of immense pride. The growth of East Timor Trading Group is due to the effort and contribution of each and every one of you.”
First ever historical National Day of Poland in Timor Leste
First ever historical National Day of Poland in Timor Leste.
The Order of Timor-Leste 2012
Details of the Order of Timor-Leste and recipients.
The Chief Ministers Annual Consular lunch 1998
Group tastes success in Timor
A step in the right direction
The Timor pipeline development may well be Australia’s last chance to achieve increased engagement and helping our friendly neighbour.
Air North on Burger King
Hard Truths: Never Look Away
Hard Truths is a collection of photographs from The New York Times, on exhibition in Melbourne that challenges comfortable western world views.
East Timor Sinks Teeth into Burger King, NT News
East Timor Sinks Teeth into Burger King (NT News)
Kashmir Crisis
It is time for world leaders and our media to present the brutal reality of what is occurring under India’s annexation of Kashmir. This situation is potentially far more critical right now than Hong Kong.
BJ Habibie and Xanana Gusmão
BJ Habibie was a man of conscience and honour, who acted decisively to rectify the sins of the past.