The Office of the Governor General teamed up with two government ministries to
host a three-day interactive seminar entitled Protocol Expressions for educators
that concluded last week.
The seminar aimed to standardize the understanding and expressions of protocols
whenever state dignitaries are present at an educational event. The Ministries of
Education and Foreign Affairs also assisted with the seminar.
The seminar was triplicated in its presentation to three different groups of
educators and also covered other related aspects of protocol, including event
planning, ushering, reception management, safety and security operations and the
role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Close to one hundred and twenty (120)
educators participated in the activity, which included a practical demonstration of
the skills and knowledge learned from the group assignments and presentations.
The seminars were facilitated by professionals from the Office of the Governor
General and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Governor General, Sir Rodney Williams commended the facilitators and invitees
on such a successful seminar. Sir Rodney shared that The seminar gave the
attendees a clearer understanding of protocol, which not only keeps dignity in its
place but has international currency.
The attendees expressed their satisfaction for its interactive approach and the
hands-on nature of the seminar. The seminar was well-organized and informative,
and the facilitators did an excellent job of making the content accessible and
engaging. I feel much more confident in my ability to apply the concepts I learned
in my work as an educator, said one attendee.
The success of the seminar demonstrates the commitment of the Governor
General's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promoting best practices in
protocol and event management. The Office of the Governor General looks
forward to hosting similar events in the future.
