Precious gifts...

His Majesty’s birthday gifts to the people of Bhutan: a vibrant media and a strong judiciary for a successful democracy.

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Monarchy on February 26, 2010 12:03 am | 3 Comments

Birthday celebrations...

Sombaykha is the latest of our country’s 16 dungkhags. It was established barely two years ago to serve the two remote gewogs of Sombaykha and Gakiling. The offices of the dungkhag, which consists of three makeshift houses, are located in Sibthang along the banks of the Amochu.
Last Sunday, on 21 February, farmers from Gakiling and [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Monarchy, Villages on February 25, 2010 11:50 pm | 1 Comment

To protect and to serve...

Tashi delek!

Yesterday, during the National Day ceebrations, His Majesty the King conferred red scarves to Dasho Sangay Khandu, Dasho Bharat Tamang, Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, and Dasho Dr. Tandin Dorji for their dedicated services to the tsa wa sum.
Congratulations!
While conferring the important award, His Majesty commanded that their scarves, which represent the Buddha’s garment, must constantly [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Monarchy on December 18, 2009 1:01 pm | 15 Comments

Celebrating teachers and workers...

Very important people

Teachers and blue-collared workers throughout our country must be celebrating. Good. They have reason to rejoice.
Yesterday, during the National Day celebrations in Changlimithang Stadium, His Majesty the King paid special tribute to our teachers and blue-collared workers. And, in recognition of their important services to the tsa wa sum, His Majesty awarded the National Order [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Monarchy on December 18, 2009 12:49 pm | 4 Comments

Royal decree...

I see two important points in His Majesty the King’s kasho instituting the Royal Commission and outlining the process to establish the first Supreme Court of Bhutan.
The first is that the delay in establishing the Supreme Court was deliberate. It was meant to make the “… new democratic institutions learn to work together in harmony, [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Justice, Monarchy on November 24, 2009 10:04 pm | 4 Comments

Helping hands...

Durung, Trashigang

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9th November, 2009: RBA soldiers dismantling a house that had been damaged by the earthquake in Durung, Trashigang.
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22nd November, 2009: RBA soldiers dismantling a house that had been damaged by the fire in Haa town.
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From Trashigang in the east, to Haa in the west, the Royal Bhutan Army has played a crucial role in providing [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Monarchy on November 23, 2009 12:03 am | 1 Comment

Giving thanks...

MPs outside NA

This week’s banner features members of parliament, in front of the Gyalyog Tshokhang, preparing to receive His Majesty the King to the inaugural ceremony of the fourth session of the Parliament.
A quick translation of my statement thanking His Majesty the King follows:
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A series of natural disasters have ravaged our country during the past 20 months. [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Legislature, Monarchy on November 20, 2009 11:53 pm | 3 Comments

Gifted Sonam...

Working gifts

Ever so often, a reader will leave a comment that is much more powerful and important than the original entry. I am delighted every time that happens.
Someone called “Invisible” left such a comment to my last entry, “Farmhouse lunch.” The comment is insightful, thought provoking, and inspiring. So, if you haven’t already read Invisible’s response [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Economy, Monarchy on November 11, 2009 8:38 pm | No Comments

Happy Coronation Day!...

King of Hearts

I join the nation in celebrating the first coronation anniversary of His Majesty the King. On behalf of the opposition party and the People’s Democratic Party, I offer our humble felicitations to His Majesty the King. On this joyous occasion, we pray for His Majesty’s wellbeing and long life, and rededicate ourselves to the service [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Monarchy on November 1, 2009 3:12 pm | 3 Comments

Royal nuptials...

HRH Ashi Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck married Dasho Tandin Namgyel yesterday. I join the nation in wishing the royal couple happy marriage and tashi delek!
None of our newspapers covered this important event. They should have.

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Monarchy on October 30, 2009 10:24 pm | 8 Comments

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