DILI, 11 february 2026 (TATOLI) — The Government has approved a draft Government Resolution to temporarily suspend and review the Public Competition for Admission to the Training Course for Officers of the Timor-Leste National Police (PNTL).
The proposal was presented by the Minister of the Interior, Francisco da Costa Guterres, during a meeting of the Council of Ministers.
According to the government, the decision aims to ensure “the transparency, legality, and credibility of the recruitment process”, following doubts and concerns raised by candidates and various entities regarding compliance with certain requirements and the regularity of some stages of the competition.
The resolution provides for the temporary suspension of the recruitment process and the strengthening of supervisory and inspection mechanisms.
The decision also provides for the restructuring of the Monitoring and Oversight Commission, including the integration of independent national and international members, and a comprehensive review of all stages of the tender process, with a view to fully ascertaining the facts and, where appropriate, adopting corrective measures.
This procedure aims to strengthen citizens’ trust in public institutions and ensure that access to the National Police of Timor-Leste is fair, impartial, and in accordance with the law.
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
