The Autobiography of Dr Colin Brian Furlonge : In The Public Service of Trinidad and Tobago

In this expansive autobiography, Dr Furlonge provides a detailed expose as the ''victim of a history of prejudicial treatment''. This treatment was directed by the Government of the day and guided by the Public Service Commission (PSC) - an institution created by the Constitution of a post-colonial Commonwealth Republic. In 2004, he was compelled to resort to the High Court of Justice, whose Judgement stated that, '' compliance with PSC Regulations is necessary if there is to be confidence in the Public Service; failure to do so results in the warranted suspicion of arbitrariness, discrimination, bias, partiality and even political interference, especially when division along ethnic and political lines are often determinative of the perception of reality...''. It concluded that, ''...the Applicant felt legitimately aggrieved.'' The treatment described in the Judgement was frequently repeated throughout his public service career and beyond. Dr Furlonge encourages all public servants to be resolute in giving honest, professional and evidence-based advice, and to retain all the necessary records to support their endeavours. He passionately recommends that Administrations and Oversight Commissions must adhere avidly to the rules and regulations if they are to instil trust and confidence in the public service, and engender hope for the future.