A call for accountability in public spending
January 10th, 2025
The Royal Audit Authority’s (RAA) revelation of Nu 193.564 million in wasteful expenditures is a stark reminder of the urgent need for reform in our public spending practices. The Annual Audit Report for 2023–24 outlines a pattern of mismanagement, inadequate planning, and poor oversight that must be addressed to safeguard public resources.
A solution to the pending “bill” issue?
January 9th, 2025
As a “petty” contractor building retaining walls along the Wangdue-Tsirang highway,...
What we need to know about HMPV
January 8th, 2025
A new virus—Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)— is on the prowl. The recent...
Preventing forest fires: A shared responsibility
January 7th, 2025
Winter is a season of forest fires. And it seems the...
A modern tax system
January 6th, 2025
The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) has taken a bold...
Unlocking private sector potential
January 2nd, 2025
The private sector, long recognised as the engine of economic growth,...
How can we reverse teacher attrition?
January 1st, 2025
The sharp increase in teacher attrition in 2024 has exposed a...
Keep it simple
December 31st, 2024
As of now, the business environment in the country is anything...
Investing in families
December 30th, 2024
Bhutan is at a demographic crossroads. The country’s fertility rate, which...
The cost of living in the capital city
December 28th, 2024
Living in the capital city is going to be more expensive...
Central Schools 2.0: What is at stake?
December 27th, 2024
The government has allocated Nu 14 billion for the central school...
The cost of false promises?
December 26th, 2024
Over 300 Bhutanese, including students, have risked their lives and dignity...