(By Des Buchhorn) Previously people had jobs with the government, in fishing and in agriculture.  Income was derived from the sale of animals and corn, also beans and onions.  The main problem since the referendum is the lack of employment, and hence insufficient money to buy food.

(By Sonny Inbaraj) The training commenced on Saturday, December 18, 1999, 8:30 am, at the Hotel Tourismo. Nobel Peace Laureate and CNRT Vice-President Dr Jose Ramos-Horta was the guest-of-honor and Cerelia "Mellie" Amelia, a reporter with Radio Falintil, welcomed the guests.