Topic: Cayman AIDS Foundation
Cayman mourns loss of Noel Cayasso-Smith
The Cayman Islands is mourning the loss of LGBTQ advocate Noel 'Nolly' Cayasso-Smith, who founded the Cayman AIDS Foundation and organised the islands' first...
LGBTQ rights advocate Noel Cayasso-Smith passes away
Noel Cayasso-Smith, CEO and president of the Cayman AIDS Foundation and the founder of the Cayman LGBTQ Foundation, passed away on 24 Dec.
A ‘long way to go’ as Cayman fights to end AIDS by 2030
A whitewashed grave topped by a grey tombstone serves as the final resting place of a once-beloved George Town man, who recently died following a short bout with an aggressive form of stage four cancer. At the time of his death, he was also positive for AIDS.
Free HIV testing available for World AIDS Day
A community-led HIV campaign offering free testing is taking place through Friday, 1 Dec. to mark World AIDS Day in Cayman.
Gov’t remains mum on HIV work permit policy
Customs and Border Control's policy on how work permit application decisions are decided for those who are HIV positive remains a mystery despite senior government officials having vowed to make clear the reasoning behind their decision-making process two years ago.
Optimist Club donates to Cayman Aids Foundation
A teen living with HIV has received a $200 donation towards their antiretroviral therapy, thanks to the Optimist Club of George Town.
Commemorating World AIDS Day
We believe in communities.
Communities make changes happen.
World AIDS Day on 1 Dec. brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV...
Drag queen event sends wrong message
I hesitated before writing my gut response to the ‘Dinner, Drinks & Drag…dahling!’ article in the Cayman Compass of Friday, 29 Nov. 2019. My...
Dinner, Drinks & Drag…dahling!
Fundraising gala events on the island are typically glamorous affairs with live auctions, guest speakers and maybe some dancing at the end. And then...
Free HIV tests this week
Cayman Islands healthcare officials are offering free HIV tests this week to mark HIV Testing Week, and in support of National Testing Day and Regional HIV Testing Day which are observed on Thursday, 27 June.
Can HIV-positive people obtain work permits? Government tight-lipped on matter
There has been a long-standing policy in Cayman of denying work permits to people with HIV, but that policy may have changed behind closed doors at some point within the last several years.
AIDS Foundation to hold annual run this weekend
The Cayman AIDS Foundation will host its annual Run2Zero marathon Saturday.
Free HIV/AIDS testing offered
Six days of free HIV/AIDS testing and counseling begin Monday in honor of World AIDS Day. The free tests are being offered Nov. 27-Dec. 2
