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For over a decade, Community Centers have been a lifeline for residents of remote gewogs, bringing essential services to their doorsteps. However, over the past few years, frequent changes in parent organisation, has created confusion and uncertainty among the public and staff keeping these centres running. During a consultation for public hearing by the National Assembly’s Good Governance Committee in...

The country’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.5 per cent in 2024 compared to 5.9 per cent in 2022. This is according to the National Statistics Bureau’s annual survey report 2024. Despite this drop, challenges persist, particularly for women and youth in securing jobs.   The report revealed that female unemployment remained higher than male unemployment last year. Female unemployment...

Bhutanese entrepreneurs and businesses will benefit from equity financing as the government moves to foster a dynamic startup and innovation ecosystem. In line with its commitment of USD 100 M, the government will soon sign an agreement with a globally renowned venture capital firm. The Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Employment said that an open, accessible, and transparent application process...

Tourists visiting Bhutan now have an additional tourism product to explore in the Himalayan Kingdom. Haa Valley in the West is now declared as one of the high-end recreational fly-fishing destinations in the country. Prime Minister TsheringTobgay inaugurated the tourism product during the first day of the Haa Spring Festival today. Haa Spring Festival is a celebration of nomadic lifestyles,...