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  • CWI team announced for T201 Nepal series

    CWI team announced for T201 Nepal series

    Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially announced the 15-player squad for the upcoming T20 International series against Nepal, set to take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE from September 27 to 30, 2025. Akeal Hosein, a key figure in the T20I leadership group, has been named captain of the team. The squad includes six debutants, marking a significant opportunity for emerging talent. Rayon Griffith will lead as Head Coach, supported by Ottis Gibson, the former West Indies Head Coach, who will serve as the fast-bowling consultant.

    Miles Bascombe, CWI’s Director of Cricket, emphasized the importance of the series, stating, ‘This tour is a crucial step in expanding the reach of West Indies cricket. It allows our senior men’s team to engage with a passionate emerging cricketing nation while gaining valuable experience in diverse conditions. Beyond the competition, this aligns with our long-term vision of building a versatile and resilient squad capable of excelling on the global stage. It also helps us grow the sport, inspire new fans, and strengthen the West Indies cricket brand worldwide.’

    This series is part of the team’s preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026, which will be hosted in the subcontinent. As the series falls outside the ICC’s Future Tours Programme, selectors have included several promising players who excelled in the West Indies Breakout League and the ongoing Caribbean Premier League. Senior players have been rested to manage their workloads.

    The squad includes notable names such as Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, and Kyle Mayers, alongside debutants like Jewel Andrew and Ackeem Auguste. The team management comprises experienced professionals, including Assistant Coaches Nikita Miller and Jerome Taylor, Physiotherapist Dr. Denis Byam, and Team Analyst Gary Belle.

    The tour will feature three T20 Internationals, all held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on September 27, 29, and 30, 2025. This historic series not only provides competitive exposure but also strengthens ties between West Indies cricket and emerging cricketing nations like Nepal.

  • IOM launches project to improve frameworks for human movement and deal with displacement after disasters

    IOM launches project to improve frameworks for human movement and deal with displacement after disasters

    The Caribbean region, increasingly vulnerable to natural hazards such as hurricanes, flooding, and the intensifying effects of climate change, is set to benefit from a groundbreaking initiative led by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Launched on September 16, 2025, the project, themed ‘RESILIENT CARIBBEAN: Prepared, Protected, and United,’ seeks to enhance disaster preparedness and response capabilities across 13 Caribbean nations. These include Dominica, Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Belize, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. The initiative, spanning from April 2025 to March 2027, builds on lessons from recent emergencies, including the response to Hurricane Beryl in 2024. It aligns with the priorities of CARICOM’s Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the European Union, leveraging a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding on integrated disaster risk management between the EU and Latin America and Caribbean regions. Key objectives include integrating displacement and mobility considerations into disaster management mechanisms, improving evidence-based planning for risk reduction, enhancing coordination in emergency shelter and non-food item sectors, and ensuring vulnerable populations receive critical humanitarian aid. The project aims to foster resilience, reduce vulnerabilities, and empower governments and communities to better manage displacement and climate-related threats. The launch event provided a platform for engaging with stakeholders, gathering feedback, and promoting public awareness of the initiative’s goals.

  • UWI researchers contribute to the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report offering fresh Caribbean perspectives

    UWI researchers contribute to the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report offering fresh Caribbean perspectives

    Six distinguished researchers from The University of the West Indies (UWI) have been selected as contributing authors for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) cycle. This marks a significant milestone for the Caribbean region, as these scholars join the ranks of seasoned experts like Professor Michelle Mycoo, who previously served as a Coordinating Lead Author in the sixth assessment cycle. The new contributors will play pivotal roles across all four major AR7 reports, including a Special Report on Climate Change and Cities, as well as Working Group reports on climate science, adaptation, and mitigation. Professor Mycoo’s expanded responsibilities include serving as a Review Editor for Working Group II and as a Lead Author for the Cities report, further cementing her influence in shaping regional and global climate discourse. The inclusion of these fresh voices ensures that the perspectives of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), particularly from the Caribbean, are prominently represented in the global climate science arena. The IPCC’s commitment to diversity is evident, with 51% of its 664 appointed experts hailing from developing nations and economies in transition, and 46% being women. This represents a significant increase from the AR6 cycle, which featured 44% representation from similar regions and 33% female authors. Among the new Caribbean contributors are Dr. Jhordanne Jones, Dr. Preeya Mohan, Dr. Georgiana Gordon-Strachan, Dr. Rose-Ann Smith, Dr. Natalie Dietrich-Jones, and Dr. Randy Ramadhar Singh, each bringing unique expertise to their respective Working Groups. UWI Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles lauded the university’s role in fostering regional climate experts, emphasizing the importance of their insights in shaping adaptation strategies for small island nations. He also commended Professor Mycoo for her dual contributions, highlighting her leadership in advancing regional climate efforts. The IPCC, the UN’s official body for evaluating climate science, received an impressive 3,771 nominations globally for the AR7 cycle, underscoring the prestige of this appointment. UWI’s strong representation in this prestigious group reflects its unwavering commitment to advancing globally relevant climate research and policy development.