Countries meeting at Caricom summit not seeking ‘handout’ but ‘appropriate apology’ and compensationCaribbean leaders have defended the region’s pursuit of slavery reparations, describing the compensation for centuries of enslavement and oppression as a matter of simple justice.Speaking to the Guardian at the Caribbean Community (Caricom) heads of government meeting in Barbados, the Antigua and Barbuda prime minister, Gaston Browne, said Caribbean states were not seeking “a handout”. Continue reading...
Caribbean leaders, including Gaston Browne and Ralph Gonsalves, are resolutely pursuing slavery reparations, emphasizing justice and the need to reset relationships with Europe. They highlight the centuries of enslavement and its lasting economic impacts, noting how resources were exploited to benefit Europe and North America. The leaders stress that reparations aim to address historical injustices and foster future justice, as evidenced in discussions at the Caricom meeting and international forums. Their efforts continue to seek recognition and compensation for the transatlantic slave trade's profound effects.
