PM renews CARICOM reparations call at Accra conference

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has once again championed the Caribbean Community's (CARICOM) demand for reparations for slavery. Speaking at an Accra conference in Ghana, Mottley implored global leaders to confront the enduring consequences of the slave trade.

Mottley stressed that acknowledgement of the historical injustices is insufficient. She called for concrete actions to address the lasting harm inflicted by centuries of enslavement and its subsequent economic and social impacts on the region. The Prime Minister's remarks underscored the ongoing push for reparatory justice, a key agenda item for CARICOM nations seeking to rectify historical wrongs.

The conference provided a platform for leaders to discuss the complexities of reparations and to strategize on how to advance the cause on the international stage. Mottley's renewed call signals the persistent commitment of CARICOM to securing justice for the legacies of slavery.

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move beyond acknowledgement of slavery and confront its lasting harm