St John Association of Saint Lucia

25/02/2026

14/02/2026

11/02/2026

Lisa Paul is the Founder & CEO of PaulSpark, serving at the intersection of lived experience and leadership, designing practical systems that empower people to grow, serve with purpose, and strengthen communities. She leverages career aspects from public safety, crisis response, and community service, with over 15 years of leadership in St. John Ambulance💚

A Member of the Order of St John in Canada, Lisa has led the design and implementation of scalable programs that strengthen community safety, volunteer sustainability, and leadership capacity. Her work spans national and international contexts, including engagement with a global Women in Leadership Network, international training, and the creation of Classroom in a Bag, a training logistics system now adopted in other regions of the global St John family.
Lisa is currently designing a Volunteer Assistance Program (VAP)—a low-to-no-cost system to support organizations with volunteer health and wellbeing by leveraging existing and community-based resources.

Communities depend on volunteers for essential, life-changing services in critical moments. The Volunteer Assistance Program (VAP) provides a low- to no-cost system that leverages existing organizational and community resources to protect volunteer health and wellbeing, build resilience, and serve the people who sustain communities across Canada and around the world.

Her past contributions have been recognized through Ottawa Forty Under 40 award for professional achievement and community impact, and the Ontario Medical Association Centennial Award for outstanding contributions to the well-being of Ontarians.
Lisa remains deeply committed to service, mentorship, and building pathways for resilient organizations and communities🤝

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Join us as we introduce each new member of our Cohort 2 - ahead of our launch session on Feb 25th!
Rooted in St John values, our St John Global Leadership Development Programme grows ethical, inclusive and collaborative leaders—equipping them to navigate complexity with integrity and impact.
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St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean Canada

10/02/2026

Berthia Nickson is the Commissioner of Saint John Saint Lucia. She joined the organisation as a volunteer in 2011, became a non-commissioned officer in 2014 and was promoted to Commissioner in 2019. She oversees volunteers, and continues to support the organisation’s administrative, communication and public relations needs💛

She holds a BSc in International Tourism Management and an eMBA; she works full-time as an Administrative Assistant in Saint Lucia.

Berthia is known for being generous with her time and skills in the community; she supports her local disaster risk management organisation with administrative tasks and project management. A former secondary school teacher, she has continued to work with youth on a volunteer basis through St John, in community projects, and with the Archdiocese of Castries.
Outside of all this, in her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking the forests of Saint Lucia, hanging out at the beach, farming, crafting, or just relaxing at home with a good book. She is affable and curious by nature and enjoys learning, travelling and meeting people.

Berthia's project will look to redesign the St John Saint Lucia Youth Programme into an engaging initiative that reflects advancements in modern pedagogical practices, and topics relevant to the youth, with a focus on cultivating leadership and civic engagement, strengthening life skills, promoting gender awareness and personal safety, and building resilience through first aid education🌟

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Join us as we introduce each new member of our Cohort 2 - ahead of our launch session on Feb 25th!
Rooted in St John values, our St John Global Leadership Development Programme grows ethical, inclusive and collaborative leaders—equipping them to navigate complexity with integrity and impact.
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St John Association of Saint Lucia

15/12/2025

We are pleased to share this year’s Christmas message from our Lord Prior, Professor Mark Compton🎄

As we reflect on the many achievements of the St John family throughout the past year, we extend our warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a joyful festive season.

May 2026 bring new opportunities, meaningful connections, and unexpected delights.

We look forward to sharing the year ahead with you🤝

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You can find the transcript of Mark's message here: https://ow.ly/9eOE50XHq8F

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19/11/2025

🧍‍♂️💙 International Men's Day Honouring Our St John Volunteers 💙🧍‍♂️
Today, we celebrate the strength, compassion, and dedication of the men who serve with St John. Whether you're leading CPR demonstrations, coordinating disaster response, or mentoring the next generation of lifesavers—your impact is profound and far-reaching.
You embody the values of service, resilience, and community care. On this International Men's Day, we salute your commitment to building a safer, healthier Saint Lucia and beyond.
Thank you for standing up, stepping in, and showing what it means to lead with heart. 💪🫶

14/11/2025

We wish HM The King, our Sovereign Head, a very happy birthday.

77 today! 🎈 Thank you for the kind words and well wishes on His Majesty’s Birthday.

📷 Millie Pilkington Photography / Sandringham Estate

11/11/2025

"Today we pause to remember the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of those who served. Their legacy lives on in every act of peace, every moment of freedom. Lest we forget."

29/10/2025

🧠 Today is World Stroke Day — a powerful reminder that stroke is preventable, treatable, and beatable.
Know the signs. Act FAST: Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulty
Time to call emergency services
Together, we can raise awareness, save lives, and support recovery. Share this message and help build a healthier, stroke-aware community.

28/10/2025

Happy International Creole Day!
Today we celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Creole languages, cultures, and communities around the world. From music and cuisine to storytelling and resilience, Creole heritage is a living testament to unity in diversity. Let’s honor the voices, traditions, and histories that continue to enrich our global family.

26/10/2025

💓 On World Restart A Heart Day 2025, St John Saint Lucia was proud to partner with Mercy Corps, L.I.F.E, YEAC-Saint Lucia, Ministry of Health with CPR pop-up stations—bringing life-saving skills directly to our communities. Together, we're empowering every heartbeat with the power of CPR.