The St John Association of Antigua and Barbuda a registered charity under the
patronage of Their Excellencies, Sir Rodney and Lady Williams, gathered for its
Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at
Government House. The meeting was attended by distinguished members of the
organization, including Sir Rodney, who welcomed and commended the Executive
and Members for their outstanding contributions to the community.
Governor General Sir Rodney praised the St John Ambulance for its remarkable
work, especially for its pioneering initiative, the St. John Hospice, which is the first
of its kind in the Eastern Caribbean. The hospice has been a beacon of hope,
providing palliative care to terminally ill patients at significantly discounted costs,
thus easing the burden on countless families in need.
The success of the St John Hospice has been made possible through the
unwavering support of the organization’s dedicated members and staff, as well as
the generosity of private and corporate citizens. The Governor General also
acknowledged the international organizations that have extended their support to
the cause. Notably, Phil Keoghan and the entire CBS production team of Secret
Celebrity Renovations were recognized for their significant contribution. They
transformed the St John Hospice in Antigua and Barbuda, and this heartwarming
episode was aired on Friday, August 4th on US based TV network, CBS and again
on our local station ABS on Friday September 15 th .
In a heart-touching Season 3 premiere of Secret Celebrity Renovation, Phil
Keoghan returned to his hometown of Antigua and Barbuda to surprise his former
neighbour, hospice volunteer, Lotte Edwards, with a much-needed renovation to
the St. John Hospice, located at the Holberton grounds. The episode also
showcased Keoghan's personal tour of Antigua and Barbuda, where he reminisced
about his childhood, including visits to his old house and school.
During the AGM, key reports were presented to the members. Heather Mannix-
Labadie, out-going President of the St. John Ambulance, presented her annual
report, highlighting the organization’s achievements and milestones. The Board
Chairman also welcomed the in-coming Chair, Pedro Corbin, wished him well and
pledged her continued support.
