Cricket West Indies has issued a public call for respectful online engagement, warning that cyberbullying, harassment and personal abuse will not be tolerated on its digital platforms.
In a statement addressed to fans and supporters, the regional cricket body acknowledged the deep passion and strong opinions that surround the sport, noting that healthy debate and constructive dialogue are welcome. It stressed, however, that mutual respect must remain central to all interactions involving West Indies cricket.
Cricket West Indies reminded its online community that players and their families are human beings, and that abusive comments shared online can have serious and lasting effects, particularly on younger individuals who are still developing both on and off the field.
The organization said it will take action against accounts that instigate or engage in abusive behaviour, stating that such accounts will be restricted from interacting with its pages with immediate effect.
Cricket West Indies urged all stakeholders to engage thoughtfully and respectfully across its digital platforms, calling on supporters to rally around West Indies teams with pride, unity and respect while upholding the values that define the region.
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Residents in the St. Paul’s and Nelson’s Dockyard National Park (NDNP) areas are encouraged to participate in a wetland cleanup happening this Sunday, January 25th, 2026, at the Crab Hole Wetland from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The aim of the cleanup is not only to help maintain the health of a vital ecosystem, but also to rally the community for collective action in support of climate resilience and sound environmental management. Participants are asked to meet at Crab Hole Liquors’ parking lot and to dress suitably for muddy conditions given recent rainfall.
The cleanup is one of several community activities and project activities happening between January 24th and January 27th, in relation to the EbA Caribbean Project, an ongoing climate resilience project active in Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. In Antigua and Barbuda, the project is being implemented in the NDNP by Integrated Health Outreach (IHO) in collaboration with the National Parks Authority (NPA).
Other activities include training community members in wetlands monitoring and assessment, including drone mapping, water quality monitoring, and species monitoring. This is taking place over Saturday, January 24th, and Sunday, January 25th, in collaboration with NPA and facilitated by the Wetlands and Coastal Consultant on the EbA Caribbean Project in Antigua and Barbuda, marine ecologist Dr Craig Dahlgren. As noted, the cleanup at Crab Hole Wetland will happen on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in conjunction with NPA.
On Monday, January 26th, there will be a marine species monitoring activity on the Falmouth Harbour side of Crab Hole Wetland for much of the morning involving technical staff and the project teams. On Tuesday, IHO is hosting a focus group and a meet-and-greet session at Wadadli Spaces from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for community members and project stakeholders. Here, members of the community will have the chance to ask questions, share feedback and learn more about the EbA Caribbean Project and its broader implications.
Several people have flown in for the upcoming days of project activities, including Dr Craig Dahlgren, the Coastal and Wetlands Consultant, and the project partners from the Dominican Republic, responsible for the EbA Caribbean Project there. While Dr Dalhgren will be facilitating wetland activities and stakeholder engagement among other things, the project partners from the Dominican Republic will be observing, sharing their experiences, providing valuable insights, and gathering feedback while in Antigua and Barbuda.
The EbA Caribbean Project aims to build resilience to climate change through an approach called ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). Funded by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), the official title of the project is: Strengthening regional climate resilience and supporting green economic recovery through ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) and sustainable livelihoods in the Dominican Republic, Antigua and Barbuda, and Jamaica.
It is co-financed by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for Environment through KfW Development Bank in Germany. It is implemented by the UN Environment Programme – World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), Oracabessa Marine Trust (OMT), Integrated Health Outreach Inc. (IHO), Consorcio Ambiental Dominicano, Inc. (CAD), and the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC). For inquiries or interviews, please contact IHO at +1 268-778-4446 or [email protected].
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