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Health activist says ‘horror’ fall will not stop marriage wishes

While he may not be able to walk because of his injuries, Russ Ford says he is looking forward to getting on with life

While he may not be able to walk because of his injuries, Russ Ford says he is looking forward to getting on with life

• Apr 21, 2023 11:23 AM

General

Russ Ford overwhelmed by ‘outpouring of love’

Activist Russ Ford praised the generosity of Bermudians as he spoke to The Royal Gazette from his US hospital bed and remembered how he won over “hostile” c...

Activist Russ Ford praised the generosity of Bermudians ...

• Apr 21, 2023 7:53 AM

General

More than $65,000 raised to help nurse injured after fall

Russ Ford, who who pioneered HIV/Aids awareness and care on the island, is still recovering from a fall which has left him with lower body paralysis

Russ Ford, who who pioneered HIV/Aids awareness and care on the island, is still recovering from a fall which has left him with lower body paralysis

• Apr 17, 2023 7:57 AM

Health

Sybil goes on charity walk to raise funds for Russ Ford

Former Nurse of the Year and founder of Agape House is suffering from a spinal injury after a fall last month

Former Nurse of the Year and founder of Agape House is suffering from a spinal injury after a fall last month

• Mar 29, 2023 6:35 AM

Community

Tiny Bermuda charity makes a big impact on Ugandan school

The celebrations at the opening of a hall and latrine at St Paul Kaaso Primary would likely have been considered over the top for a Bermuda school. More than a ...

The celebrations at the opening of a hall and latrine at St ...

• Nov 10, 2022 8:04 AM

Letters to the Editor

An appeal for investment against triple threat to world health

Dear Sir, This letter is addressed to the leaders of Commonwealth nations. The world faces challenges best when we face them together. As former leaders of Comm...

Dear Sir, This letter is addressed to the leaders of Commonw...

• Jul 04, 2022 7:58 AM

General

Law firm donates Christmas gifts to Aids charity Star

A law firm has made a donation to a charity set up to support people with Aids and their families. Appleby donated food hampers, fruit baskets, gifts and vouch...

A law firm has made a donation to a charity set up to suppor...

• Dec 22, 2021 7:41 AM

Health

Minister warns HIV ‘has not gone away’ as two die this year

Four people have been diagnosed with HIV this year and two people earlier diagnosed with the virus have died, the Ministry of Health revealed today. Kim Wilson,...

Four people have been diagnosed with HIV this year and two p...

• Dec 04, 2021 7:24 AM

Local Business

Appleby shines with donations to STAR

The Bermuda office of international law firm Appleby has delivered Christmas trees, holiday food hampers and gifts to the charity Supportive Therapy for Aids Pe...

The Bermuda office of international law firm Appleby has del...

• Dec 22, 2020 8:00 AM

News

The fight against HIV/Aids goes on despite pandemic

A charity marked World Aids Day yesterday with a plea to remember to care for people with HIV and Aids despite the global Covid-19 pandemic. Carolyn Armstrong,...

A charity marked World Aids Day yesterday with a plea to re...

• Dec 02, 2020 8:00 AM

Other

Bermuda marks World Aids Day

Celeste DeShields brought a giant quilt inscribed “For All God’s Children” at a community day over the weekend in support of the island’s HIV charity. Ms DeShi...

Celeste DeShields brought a giant quilt inscribed “For All G...

• Dec 02, 2019 7:00 AM

Health

HIV risk not to be underestimated

A veteran counsellor warned the island yesterday not to be complacent about the risk of contracting HIV, despite a massive drop in the number of new cases. Car...

A veteran counsellor warned the island yesterday not to be c...

• Nov 23, 2019 7:00 AM

Health

Bermuda marks World Aids Day

Health minister Kim Wilson urged people to get tested for HIV as she marked World Aids Day. Ms Wilson took part in a ceremony commemorating the day on the steps...

Health minister Kim Wilson urged people to get tested for HI...

• Nov 30, 2018 12:00 AM

Other

World Aids Day marked with walk

People showed their support for people with HIV/Aids with a Move More Dance Walk around Hamilton yesterday. The event, to mark World Aids Day, was organised by ...

People showed their support for people with HIV/Aids with a ...

• Dec 02, 2017 7:00 AM

Health

Dance walk to mark World Aids Day

The Department of Health is marking World Aids Day tomorrow with a Move More Dance Walk around Hamilton. Participants are asked to wear red in support of those...

The Department of Health is marking World Aids Day tomorrow ...

• Nov 30, 2017 12:00 AM

Health

HIV Testing Day today

People are encouraged to get a free and confidential test to mark HIV Testing Day today. The Ministry of Health and Seniors, which is observing HIV Awareness M...

People are encouraged to get a free and confidential test to...

• Jun 26, 2017 1:00 AM

Health

Get tested this HIV Awareness Month

News staff Six people in Bermuda were diagnosed with HIV last year, according to the Ministry of Health and Seniors. As the island marks HIV Awareness Month, r...

News staff Six people in Bermuda were diagnosed with HIV las...

• Jun 08, 2017 1:00 AM

Other

Nurse plans trip to help needy in Zanzibar

Davon Adams’s interest in medicine led him to a career in nursing, and now that interest is taking him to Zanzibar. While Mr Adams has never been to Africa, he ...

Davon Adams’s interest in medicine led him to a career in nu...

• May 11, 2017 8:00 AM

Health

Fighting stigma on World Aids Day

HIV patients in Bermuda may no longer be facing a death sentence, but the stigma against the condition remains. Speaking in advance of today’s World Aids Day, K...

HIV patients in Bermuda may no longer be facing a death sent...

• Dec 01, 2016 7:00 AM