About St. John Jamaica
Our Mission
We enable individuals to preserve their health and quality of life through ambulance services, training, healthcare resources, relief, and charitable services to the community. We promote the relief of sickness, distress, and suffering, helping others at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.
Compassionate Care
We provide medical assistance with empathy and dedication to every individual we serve.
Community Service
Our volunteers are committed to serving communities across Jamaica with excellence.
Professional Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in emergency medical services and training.
Reliable Protection
Count on us for immediate response and life-saving medical intervention.
Our Journey
St. John Ambulance Jamaica officially established as part of the international Order of St. John expansion throughout the Commonwealth
Volunteers likely assisted in Kingston earthquake disaster response, demonstrating early emergency capabilities
Major WWII service - staffed Mona refugee/internment camp and assisted at Kingston Public Hospital during wartime
Provided critical first aid and rescue services during Hurricane Charlie disaster response
Clembert "Clem" Powell joined, beginning over 60 years of dedicated service leadership
St. John personnel rendered critical aid during the tragic Kendal train crash emergency
Digital training platform and e-Campus launched under modern leadership including Earl Jarrett as Chairman
Over 125 years of continuous service with 500+ volunteers serving island-wide under "Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum"
Our Impact
Community Service Excellence
St John Ambulance Jamaica has a proud record of service, providing help during national disasters throughout the country and to Caribbean neighbours. We provide first aid training and ambulance support services at very low costs as part of our mission for service.
Our volunteering duties include first aid coverage for public, official and state functions as well as corporate and private events. We are always standing ready to serve.
Leadership & Governance
We are an association of the international Order of St John - a working Order of Chivalry and modern charitable organization. Our organization operates under the motto "Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum" (For the Faith and in the Service of Humanity) with over 500 volunteers providing more than 10,000 hours of service annually.
Board of Directors
Strategic oversight and governance
Medical Directorate
Licensed healthcare professionals
Volunteer Corps
Council for Volunteer Oversight