February, 2010
Tourism blue print
February 28, 2010: When the Prime Minister last week met with the stakeholders of tourism industry to clear the air about the government’s decision to liberalize tourist tariff, a consensus was reached on two decisive numbers. The tourist tariff was raised by US$ 50 in addition to the existing tariff ... [more]
INTEL TO COLLABORATE WITH BHUTAN
The royal government of Bhutan yesterday signed an MoU with Intel Corporation to focus on effectively integrating technology in schools in Bhutan, and promoting rolling out of WiMAX as access technology to broadband, in a phased manner. According to press releases from Intel and the ministry of information and communications (MoIC), ... [more]
NO OZONE AFFECTING SUBSTANCES BY 2010
In an urgency to meet the deadline of phasing out ozone depleting substances (ODS), the National Environment Commission is vigorously training stakeholders to take actions. A group of customs officers attended a training of trainer’s workshop organized by NEC, in Thimphu yesterday, to help implement the ODS curbing strategy. This was ... [more]
king for all times
30th birth anniversary of his majesty jigme khesar As we celebrate the 30th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, it is a good moment to reflect on what our King means to us – to the people and the nation. And what the institution of the ... [more]
TOURISM REFORMS
Bhutan will be sold as a high quality and low impact tourist destination which draws visitors throughout the year by building the necessary infrastructure,setting high benchmarks for delivery of services, diversifying products, and ensuring that its benefits reach a larger segment of the population.The consultative meeting between the stakeholders of ... [more]
A RED-LETTER DAY FOR BHUTANESE JOURNALISM
Growth thrives on freedom. And freedom is a fundamental human right which should pervade across every aspect of human life if the reigning focus is democratic dynamism. Now the Bhutanese journalists have a leeway to this very necessary right with the Journalists Association of Bhutan (JAB) coming into life with ... [more]
His Majesty the King celebrates his 30th birthday in Paro
21 February, 2010 - His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck joined the people of Paro who had gathered in Ugyen Pelri Palace grounds to celebrate the 30th birth anniversary of His Majesty the King. His Majesty was on his way from Paro Taktshang where he had spent the night ... [more]
Bhutan media foundation established through royal kasho
His Majesty with representatives of the print and broadcast media at Lingkana palace 21 February 2010 - Coinciding with His Majesty’s 30th birthday anniversary, His Majesty the King issued a royal kasho (charter) formally establishing the Bhutan media foundation. The media foundation is being established to support the development of mass ... [more]
Education, Labour checklists: Performance Compacts
Education and labour ministers submit their pledges to Lyonchhoen Performance Compacts 18 February, 2010 - The education and labour ministries signed performance compacts with the prime minister yesterday on 17 key initiatives to be undertaken by 2013, which will bind them to their targets. The education ministry committed to raise the ... [more]
Knowledge City in Bhutan
To be used as an equity grant by DHI in its joint venture to develop a knowledge city Knowledge City 18 February, 2010 - The cabinet on Tuesday approved a grant of about 1,000 acres of land to Druk holding and investments (DHI) to be used as an equity in ... [more]