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Vale Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Vale Archbishop Desmond Tutu

It is with great sadness that our St John family learned of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Bailiff Grand Cross of our Most Venerable Order, and former Prior of St John South Africa. Read more

Published: 26th December, 2021

Updated: 17th February, 2022

Author: Stephan Beschle

Governor General of Canada invested and installed.

Governor General of Canada invested and installed.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada was invested as a Dame of Justice and installed as the Prior of the Priory of Canada. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2021

Updated: 6th February, 2022

Author: Stephan Beschle

A Christmas greeting to all five Johannine Orders.

A Christmas greeting to all five Johannine Orders.

Reflecting on a memorable visit to the Johanniter Swiss Commandery twelfth century stronghold Bubikon in late September – a wonderful moment of unity in prayer and festivity – we wish a blessed and happy Christmas and New Year to all. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2021

Updated: 6th February, 2022

Author: Stephan Beschle

International Volunteer Day: Celebrating volunteers around the world

International Volunteer Day: Celebrating volunteers around the world

This International Volunteer Day (IVD), we not only celebrate volunteerism in all its facets – but also pay special tribute to people's participation in making a difference locally, nationally and globally. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2021

Updated: 28th February, 2022

Author: Tracy Frederic

St John Solomon Islands assists people during violent riots

St John Solomon Islands assists people during violent riots

Since the outbreak of violent anti-government riots in the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, our national St John organisation has played a major role in maintaining ambulance services for people affected. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2021

Updated: 13th December, 2021

Author: Stephan Beschle

Better connected with GoodSAM

Better connected with GoodSAM

St John PNG launched GoodSAM, a free app that will help St John ambulance control centres locate people in need of urgent medical care. Read more

Published: 24th November, 2021

Updated: 6th February, 2022

Author: Tracy Frederic

St John Ghana receives Queen's Baton

St John Ghana receives Queen's Baton

The baton travels all Commonwealth countries ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2021

Updated: 9th December, 2021

Author: Tracy Frederic

Tissue donors honoured with special award

Tissue donors honoured with special award

HRH The Duke of Gloucester launched the St John Tissue Donation Awards to honour people posthumously for their tissue donation. Read more

Published: 26th October, 2021

Updated: 9th December, 2021

Author: Tracy Frederic

Vale Palmer Hamilton

Vale Palmer Hamilton

It is with extreme sadness that we heard of the passing of our friend, colleague and former Prior of the Priory in the USA, Palmer Hamilton KStJ, following sudden illness. Read more

Published: 25th October, 2021

Updated: 26th November, 2021

Author: Stephan Beschle

St John celebrates Restart a Heart Day

St John celebrates Restart a Heart Day

Restart a Heart Day is held every October to encourage more people to learn CPR and life-saving skills through first aid training. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2021

Updated: 19th November, 2021

Author: Tracy Frederic

Vale Mark Strudwick

Vale Mark Strudwick

It is with a profound sense of sadness and grief that we learned of the passing of the former Prior of the Priory of Scotland, our friend, colleague and Confrere, Major General Mark Strudwick. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2021

Updated: 26th October, 2021

Author: Stephan Beschle

Dr Willmore installed as first female Chancellor

Dr Willmore installed as first female Chancellor

On 8th September 2021, Dr Gillian Willmore was installed as the new Chancellor of the Order by our Grand Prior, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester in the Priory Church of St John. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2021

Updated: 28th February, 2022

Author: Stephan Beschle

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Latest

  • Storm Freddy returns to Malawi

    Storm Freddy returns to Malawi

    All of us across the St John world were incredibly saddened to learn of the devastation that Cyclone Freddy has caused along its path – A message from our Lord Prior Prof Mark Compton

  • St John Ambulance take over the emergency service in Alderney

    St John Ambulance take over the emergency service in Alderney

    St John Ambulance and Rescue Service (SJARS) in Guernsey was appointed in October 2022 by the States of Alderney to take operational responsibility for the ambulance service in Alderney from the start of April 2023.

  • "Women are extremely capable, ambitious, experienced, and ready to serve and lead"

    To mark International Women’s Day, on Wednesday 8 March 2023, we sat down with Sally Hasler, Dame of the Order of St John and Chair of the St John International Women’s Network.

  • Timor-Leste communities will receive first aid training.

    Timor-Leste communities will receive first aid training.

    St John Tasmania is to provide first aid training and basic pre-hospital health care support to disadvantaged communities on the island of Atauro in Timor-Leste.

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