Caribbean Leaders Make Historic UK Visit in Quest for Reparations
In what is being hailed as a historic first, a delegation from the Caribbean has embarked on an official visit to the UK to press for reparations for the region's long-suffering communities. The Caricom Reparations Commission (CRC), which has been leading the charge on slavery reparations, will meet with key stakeholders including parliamentarians, diplomats, academics, and civil society groups from November 17 to 20.
The visit marks a significant milestone in the Caribbean's quest for justice, as the region seeks recognition of the lasting legacy of colonialism and enslavement. With over 12.5 million Africans forcibly transported to the Americas during the 15th and 19th centuries, the Caribbean has long been seeking reparative justice from former colonizers.
The CRC delegation will use this opportunity to amplify the message of reparatory justice and build strategic partnerships with UK institutions. According to Dr Hilary Brown, a member of the delegation, the visit is "historic" as it seeks to raise awareness about the region's colonial past and its ongoing pursuit of justice.
The issue of reparations has gained significant traction in recent years, with many Britons expressing support for formal apologies and financial reparation. A recent poll found that 63% of UK adults now support a formal apology to Caribbean nations, up from 59% last year, while 40% back financial reparations, an increase of four percentage points from the previous year.
However, despite growing momentum on this issue, the UK government has yet to commit to providing meaningful reparations. In March, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Britain should be "looking forward" and addressing current challenges such as climate change, rather than dwelling on its colonial past.
The CRC delegation will use their visit to press for non-financial reparations, including restructuring financial institutions and providing debt relief for the UK's role in transatlantic enslavement. They will also meet with King Charles III, who has been asked to use his authority to request legal advice from the judicial committee of the privy council on whether Britain owes a remedy to Jamaica for slavery.
With this historic visit marking a significant turning point in the Caribbean's pursuit of reparative justice, it remains to be seen how the UK will respond. However, one thing is clear: the region will not rest until it secures the recognition and redress it so rightly deserves.
In what is being hailed as a historic first, a delegation from the Caribbean has embarked on an official visit to the UK to press for reparations for the region's long-suffering communities. The Caricom Reparations Commission (CRC), which has been leading the charge on slavery reparations, will meet with key stakeholders including parliamentarians, diplomats, academics, and civil society groups from November 17 to 20.
The visit marks a significant milestone in the Caribbean's quest for justice, as the region seeks recognition of the lasting legacy of colonialism and enslavement. With over 12.5 million Africans forcibly transported to the Americas during the 15th and 19th centuries, the Caribbean has long been seeking reparative justice from former colonizers.
The CRC delegation will use this opportunity to amplify the message of reparatory justice and build strategic partnerships with UK institutions. According to Dr Hilary Brown, a member of the delegation, the visit is "historic" as it seeks to raise awareness about the region's colonial past and its ongoing pursuit of justice.
The issue of reparations has gained significant traction in recent years, with many Britons expressing support for formal apologies and financial reparation. A recent poll found that 63% of UK adults now support a formal apology to Caribbean nations, up from 59% last year, while 40% back financial reparations, an increase of four percentage points from the previous year.
However, despite growing momentum on this issue, the UK government has yet to commit to providing meaningful reparations. In March, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Britain should be "looking forward" and addressing current challenges such as climate change, rather than dwelling on its colonial past.
The CRC delegation will use their visit to press for non-financial reparations, including restructuring financial institutions and providing debt relief for the UK's role in transatlantic enslavement. They will also meet with King Charles III, who has been asked to use his authority to request legal advice from the judicial committee of the privy council on whether Britain owes a remedy to Jamaica for slavery.
With this historic visit marking a significant turning point in the Caribbean's pursuit of reparative justice, it remains to be seen how the UK will respond. However, one thing is clear: the region will not rest until it secures the recognition and redress it so rightly deserves.
they're not just sitting around waiting for the uk to make things right, they're taking action 
and demanding justice! reparations are long overdue and it's high time the UK acknowledges its role in colonialism and enslavement 
. i love that they're focusing on non-financial reparation too, like restructuring financial institutions and providing debt relief 
. it's not just about throwing money at the problem, but about making systemic changes that will benefit the people who were most affected by colonialism 
. let's hope the uk government finally listens to their demands and provides some real reparations 
like the caribbean leaders are finally getting the recognition they deserve after being through so much pain & trauma 
the uk govt needs to step up their game tho 
can't believe they're still avoiding reparations 
let's keep the pressure on for these non-financial reparations too restructuring institutions & debt relief are EVERYTHING 
this is a turning point in history and i'm here for it 
. "Looking forward" to their colonial past? Are they kidding me? That's just patronizing and dismissive. They need to be held accountable for their actions, not just sweep them under the rug with a few empty apologies.
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. Reparations have been talked about for ages, but finally, they're being taken seriously in the UK. I mean, 63% of Brits are on board with an apology now? That's awesome! 
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. The fact that King Charles III is being asked to request legal advice on this stuff? Mind blown 
I mean, who wouldn't want to visit the land of their ancestors after all they've been through? 
I'm sure the UK will just love having a bunch of passionate Caribbean leaders in their faces, demanding reparations. It's not like they're trying to hold anyone accountable for historical injustices or anything... 
The fact that the government is being "looking forward" and ignoring this is pretty telling, don't you think? 
they've been fighting for justice and reparations for centuries, and to finally have some international attention on it is a game changer. i'm glad to see the UK acknowledging its colonial past and wanting to do something about it 
hopefully this delegation can get some real change done. also, King Charles III might have the power to make a difference here, fingers crossed he doesn't mess it up 
meanwhile the uk gov is just ignoring the whole thing like "we've got climate change to deal with" wth no consideration for the ppl who were hurt by slavery and colonialism 
, like they're still trying to sweep their colonial history under the rug. With 12.5 million Africans forcibly taken from their homes and forced into slavery... it's hard not to feel some serious outrage 
. The fact that only 63% of Brits support a formal apology now is wild, considering how long this issue has been brought up 
. And Prime Minister Starmer's "looking forward" comment just shows how out of touch the government is with the region's struggles 
. The Caribbean communities have been through so much history-wise, and it's only fair that they get some kind of acknowledgment or reparations for what happened to them back then 
. At the same time, I can see why the UK might be hesitant to commit to anything, considering their own complex past with slavery and colonialism...it's a lot to unpack 
. It's not just about throwing money at the problem (although that would definitely be nice 
and I'm totally obsessed with Jenna Ortega's character... I mean, have you seen those Gothic outfits she wears? 
I've been trying to recreate them for my own wardrobe but it's hard when I don't even own a black dress. Speaking of which, have you tried that new vegan restaurant downtown? 
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. Let's hope the UK government comes around eventually 
. Anyway, I'm curious to see how the UK responds - will they finally acknowledge their role in enslaving Africans or just pretend it never happened? 
️ The world is watching... sort of 
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they're finally getting the justice they deserve after centuries of being exploited! 
. lets keep pushing for this justice and making sure the UK knows that we won't be ignored 
