An open letter to all decision makers of Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste leadership and businesses have an opportunity now to protect and strengthen the economy. However, this would require a bi-partisan approach by decision makers. I urge all leaders to put politics aside. Let’s work together during these critical days.
Don't Worry, Be Happy
Locusts ... as well?
Coronavirus and the Timor-Leste Economy
The Timor-Leste Government has faced its share of challenges in recent times, and they are dealing with them in a mature fashion, experiencing democracy in action. However, this world-wide slowdown will have a deep flow-on effect on their economy, like others. The government has an opportunity at its feet now to act decisively against the coronavirus.
The Selling of Fear
Modi is the charismatic face of what is potentially shaping up to be the largest anti-Muslim movement the world has ever seen.
The Citizenship Amendment Act: India’s Anti-Muslim Law
Will Narendra Modi’s Citizenship Amendment Act result in Partition 2.0?
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
