But we have failed miserably in teaching our children what it means to have a civil service as the machinery to aid in making a decent and dignified living for all of us. In a democracy, the civil servant is the car, and we are the drivers who decide where to go and how fast we should get to our destination. Somehow, after more than 60 years of independence, the car – or the machinery – has begun to dictate life to us and we are not steering any longer. Thus, 50% of the marks will be by the people and not as practised today where the power to promote is held within the civil service itself. The three foundation stones are a civil service loyal and subservient to the people, a legislative that comes from the people, and royalty as guardians and advisors to the nation.

Source: The Star August 03, 2021 00:11 UTC