Government House

Headquarters: Point Salines, St. George

Commander: Inspector of Police Desmond Nicholas

2^nd in Command: Corporal of Police # 209 Andy Mitchell

Responsibilities:

Provision of security for the Governor General
Provision of security and sentry duties at Government House (governor general’s residence)
Other security related duties
Supporting the Governor General as she carries out state functions
To attend to the Governor General at all official functions both home and away from Government House.
Receive Ambassadors and High Commissions on presentation of their Credentials.
Receiving and announcing guest to Government House and ensuring they are entertained and seeing them off.
To hold staff meetings from time to time and also make checks on station diary, firearm register and all other log books associated with the operation of Government House.
Supervise and co-ordinate duties with both the Police and Civilian staff.
Ensuring Government House is properly maintained.
Co-ordinate arrival and departure of the Governor General to all official functions.
Organize both Itineraries and co-ordinate protocol activities.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Governor General from time to time.

Opening Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Functions of the Department:

Services Provided:

Reading of the Throne Speech which is in effect an outline of the Government’s proposed legislative programme for the immediate years ahead.
Investing those persons who would have been honoured for outstanding services to the country.
Accepting the credentials of Ambassadors accredited to Grenada.
Receiving overseas dignitaries who pay courtesy calls on the Government.
Participating in important roles in National Celebrations.
As ceremonial Head of State, lending support to Non-Governmental Organizations and other institutions of the country.
Attending and addressing conferences, school graduations and other important meetings.