Topic: Noel Cayasso-Smith
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.
Activist accuses police of homophobia for failure to protect stalking victim
A gay rights activist has blamed police homophobia for a failure to protect a man from a stalker ex-boyfriend who carried out a year-long campaign of harassment and abuse.
Cayman Pride Parade draws celebratory crowds
Those who participated in the rescheduled Cayman Pride Parade enjoyed sunny skies and plenty of rainbows as they celebrated along West Bay Road.
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.
Cayman’s Pride Parade returns for third year
Cayman's Pride Parade, now in its third year, is set to take place this Saturday starting at Public Beach, and participation will be free.
Beach glows with rainbows at Pride walk fundraiser
Rainbow strobe lights could be seen waving and twirling in the darkness along Seven Mile Beach on Saturday evening, 15 July, during a walk for LGBTQ+ equality and acceptance.
‘Very frustrating’ lack of progress on homophobic attack disappoints activists
An anonymous donor who offered a $10,000 reward for information about a homophobic attack in January last year has told the Compass they are "thoroughly disappointed" there has been no progress in the case, in spite of video evidence.
Cayman’s Pride parade returns, as free event
Cayman's Pride parade will return as a free event this year, Cayman Islands LGBTQ Foundation founder Noel Cayasso-Smith has confirmed.
Aids foundation CEO angry over unresponsive gov’t
The CEO of Cayman Aids Foundation hit out at Cabinet ministers this week after a string of emails he sent to them over the past month went unanswered.
AIDS activists call for educational programmes as local cases reach 163
As millions get set to mark World AIDS Day on 1 December local activists are urging officials to increase educational programmes to not only keep cases down, but break the cycle of stigmatization that still exists.
Governor honoured for work with LGBTQ community
As Martyn Roper's tenure as governor nears its end, the Cayman LGBTQ Foundation has honoured the UK's senior representative on island with an award for his work with the local LGBTQ community.
Cayasso-Smith bags Britain’s Got Talent audition
Noel Cayasso-Smith is hoping to hit one of the world's biggest stages at 'Britain's Got Talent' to make a lifelong dream come true.
Cayman Pride 2022: Don’t rain on my parade
It looked as though Mother Nature might threaten to scupper the plans for the Pride Parade and after-party, slated for Saturday, 30 July, when...
Pride ‘Evening with the Queens’ event riotous fun
Professional drag show personalities Kiki Coe from Ottawa, Canada, and Detoxx Busti-AE from Brooklyn, along with local star Miss Delicious, entertained guests at Next...
Cayasso-Smith defends Pride parade, says it’s open to all
Cayman LGBTQ Foundation founder Noel Cayasso-Smith has defended the decision to attached a cost to participate in the 2nd annual Pride Parade saying the additional support was needed to ensure the event took place.
Bigger turnout expected for second annual Gay Pride Parade
With the recent lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, Cayman LGBTQ Foundation founder Noel Cayasso-Smith says he is expecting an even bigger turn out at this year's Pride parade on 30 July.
LGBTQ Foundation commends police on arrest of assault suspect
Following the serious assault of two men in The Strand complex in early January, the Cayman LGBTQ Foundation is pleased to hear that a...
LGBTQ groups push for hate crime law
Cayman’s LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have met with local leaders, including Premier Wayne Panton, Governor Martyn Roper and Police Commissioner Derek Byrne, in a concerted push for anti-discrimination legislation that will tackle hate crimes.
LGBTQ Foundation supports Cayman’s youth
The Cayman LGBTQ Foundation participated in Cayman International School’s recent Back to School BBQ and Information Bonanza.
Billie Bryan: Cayman Gay Pride Parade lacked the ‘Pride’
LGBTQ+ activist Billie Bryan of Colours Caribbean said Cayman’s inaugural gay pride parade was a "Pride in name only", which left her disappointed.
Hundreds take part in Cayman’s first Gay Pride Parade
Hundreds of people marched along West Bay Road on Saturday in Cayman’s first Gay Pride Parade.
Gay Pride: A rainbow on West Bay Road
For many in Cayman, this Saturday, 31 July, marks the date of a very auspicious occasion – one that has been a long time...
Gay pride parade planned for July
Revellers from Cayman’s LGBTQ+ community are set to take to the streets on 31 July for a three-day weekend during the islands’ inaugural gay pride parade.
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...
Cayman LGBTQ Foundation: ‘It’s time to live and let live’
Cayman’s LGBTQIA+ residents and allies gathered at Central Terrace Saturday evening in support of the newest organisation to join the community cause and to celebrate the expansion of same-sex partnership rights.
LGBTQ Foundation joins equality fight
Through the recently launched LGBTQ Foundation, Noel Cayasso-Smith hopes to show Caymanians of different sexual orientations and identities the support and respect that he lacked growing up.
