Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Caribbean Nations Seek Reparations Talks in UK
Imagine a group of countries from the Caribbean.
They are visiting Britain because long ago, many people from Africa were taken from their homes and forced to work as slaves in the Caribbean.
These countries feel that the bad things that happened during slavery and when countries were colonies still cause problems today.
They want to talk to Britain about what happened and ask for things like a formal apology, help with education, and possibly money to help fix the damage.
Some people in Britain think it's better to focus on the future and not talk about the past so much.
However, leaders from many countries, including Britain, have agreed that talking about these issues is important.
This visit is about having those important conversations and making sure people learn about this history.
A delegation from the CARICOM reparations commission is visiting Britain from November 17-20 for talks on slavery and colonialism.
CARICOM's reparations plan includes calls for a formal apology, education programs, debt cancellation, and monetary compensation.
Advocates highlight that at least 12.5 million Africans were forcibly transported by European ships during the 15th-19th centuries.
Some European leaders oppose discussions on reparations, arguing current states shouldn't be responsible for historical wrongs.
A poll indicated that 85% of respondents were unaware Britain forcibly transported over 3 million Africans to the Caribbean.
- Who
- A delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission
- What
- Will hold talks with officials and politicians on addressing historical injustices of slavery and colonialism and their lasting impacts.
- When
- From November 17 to 20
- Where
- Britain
- Why
- To confront the enduring legacies of slavery and colonialism and promote a joint program of public education and engagement on the reparations agenda.
Pro-Reparations
Anti-Reparations
Addressing Historical Wrongs
Pro-Reparations
CARICOM seeks to confront the enduring legacies of slavery and colonialism, including racism, through reparations.
Anti-Reparations
Opponents argue that current states and institutions should not be held responsible for historical wrongs.
Discussion Stance
Pro-Reparations
CARICOM aims to hold talks and engage in discussions about reparations.
Anti-Reparations
Some leaders prefer to look forward rather than engage in 'long, endless discussions about reparations on the past'.
- Delegation
- CARICOM reparations commission
- Visit Dates
- November 17-20
- Location
- Britain
- Goal
- Address historical injustices of slavery and colonialism, and their lasting impacts
- CARICOM Reparations Plan Components
- Full apology, education programs, debt cancellation, monetary compensation
- African Slavery Transports (to Caribbean)
- Over 3 million Africans forcibly transported