Caribbean reparations commission chair urges King Charles III to leverage his influence to advance discussions on slavery reparations during the upcoming Commonwealth leaders meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. The appeal frames the monarch as a figure with historical ties to the transatlantic slave trade, calling on him to push for meaningful progress in talks between Britain and Caribbean nations. Beckles emphasized the need for the Commonwealth to evolve into an institution prioritizing human justice, positioning reparations as a key moral and political imperative. The call comes ahead of the high-profile summit, where leaders will gather to address regional and global challenges.
Caricom commission chair Hilary Beckles wants king to ensure Commonwealth becomes a ‘moral institution committed to human justice’The head of the Caribbean’s reparations commission has appealed to King Charles III as a “human brother” whose family he said had benefited from slavery to support reparations talks at next month’s Commonwealth leaders meeting in the Caribbean.Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Commonwealth heads of government meeting (Chogm) in Antigua and Barbuda next month, professor Hilary Beckles urged the king to use his influence to advance slavery reparations talks between Britain and the Caribbean. Continue reading...
