What has happened to protocols?

THE EDITOR: One thing I have to say about Patrick Manning is that he knew protocol and insured others did also.

At any official ceremony, once it is held in a city/boroughs with a mayor or corporation chairman, the mayor/chairman, as the first citizen, is the first person to be acknowledged unless the President is also in attendance. Then the President would be introduced first.

Friday was the official opening of the St Clair Police Station which was carried live on radio and I had to smile as all protocols went out the window.

The MC first introduced the Prime Minister, then the Finance Minister, then the Minister of National Security, then the MP for the area, then the acting Commissioner of Police, then Udecott officials and last was the mayor.

In terms of addresses, the mayor/chairman would be the first to speak to welcome all to the city/boroughs, then other speakers would follow, and the last speaker would be the Prime Minister.

Sad when we don't even know and don’t follow protocol.

Manning always paid particular attention to fine points and details.

C PETERS

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