​The entire team at WISH – the Wadadli Initiative for Self-care and Healing – joins the nation in mourning the heartbreaking loss of Senior Sergeant Iyo Malone. Our deepest condolences go out to her family, loved ones, colleagues in the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, and the Potters community as they navigate this devastating time.

Iyo Malone was more than a dedicated officer – she was a protector, a servant of the people, and a beloved member of our community. Her passing is a stark and painful reminder of the unseen burdens that so many carry, often in silence. This tragedy calls on us, as a nation, to confront the reality of mental health struggles with urgency, empathy, and action.

We acknowledge that, in the wake of her passing, speculation and assumptions have run rampant across social media. At WISH, we urge our community to honor her memory with dignity and respect. Instead of engaging in harmful gossip, let us use this moment to educate ourselves and extend grace to those who may be struggling. Every unkind word can deepen someone’s pain, and every act of compassion can be a lifeline.