King Charles Begins Caribbean Tour As Reparations Demands Intensify.
King Charles III is set to begin a Caribbean tour this week as pressure mounts on Britain to confront the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade and consider reparations for its historical role.
The King and Queen Camilla are scheduled to visit the Bahamas and Guyana before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, known as CHOGM.
The October 27 to November 4 tour comes as several Caribbean nations intensify calls for discussions on compensation and other forms of redress over the lasting effects of slavery and colonialism.
The issue may feature prominently at the Commonwealth gathering, with Caribbean leaders seeking to have reparations formally placed on the agenda. At the 2022 Commonwealth leaders’ meeting, King Charles expressed his personal sorrow over the suffering caused by slavery, an issue expected to resurface during his latest visit to the region. The Caribbean Community, CARICOM, which comprises 23 member and associate member states, including the Bahamas, Barbados and Jamaica, has renewed its push for discussions on reparations. CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett said the demand was rooted in the pursuit of justice, recognition and accountability for the suffering endured by Africans who were enslaved during the colonial era.
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