DEAR EDITOR:
The Aesop fable of “Belling the Cat” stands as a stark reminder of the hurdles encountered while trying to put practical ideas into action, especially in the pursuit of ending the reign of a tyrant.
The story goes: Once, in a community of mice, a cunning and fierce cat instilled constant fear. The mice convened to find a solution, leading to the suggestion of hanging a bell around the cat’s neck to alert the mice when the cat was on the prowl. While the idea was applauded, the practicality of executing it raised a critical question: who would be brave enough to bell the cat?
In Antigua, a government department suffers under the tyrannical rule of a Black cat, a leader devoid of integrity and empathy. The Black cat is responsible for both management of the department and project oversight, and with the absence of clear segregation of duties and strong guard rails, this Black cat runs rampant, leaving chaos in its wake. The Black cat’s misuse of power, lack of vision, and dearth of principles showcase it as a leader in name only.
True leadership should cultivate trust and collaboration, but this Black cat thrives on fear, victimization, and exploitation. The Black cat’s oppressive regime chokes out creativity, leaves productivity in tatters, and compels skilled young professionals to bolt from its iron claws, thereby shattering the department’s morale and depleting its talent pool. Those fortunate professionals who managed to leave are now thriving, making significant waves wherever they are.
This Black cat, in its deluded self-importance, regards itself a deity, ruling with cruelty and indifference. The Black cat’s reckless decisions waste funds earmarked for community development, resulting in numerous projects left incomplete and running on ‘no-cost extensions’.
Whistleblowers face challenges in their attempts to speak out as the Black cat shamelessly fills the staffing team with its own kin, effectively systematically neutralizing any chances of dissent.
The question looms large: who has the courage to challenge this Black cat? Who will call it out for its multitude of failures, lies, and alleged misconduct? Where is the advocate for a department rooted in principles, where decisions genuinely benefit the community? Does the government lack the spine, oversight committee the will, and the Minister the conscience to act?
It is imperative to launch a thorough investigation into the myriad of allegations against this stealthy Black cat. In this Environment, decisive action is vital to salvage the community’s welfare, and the department’s reputation both at home and in the eyes of the international community.
But who will bell the Black cat?
The silence of those in power is a damning answer.
– A Few Brave Mice
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