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CARIFESTA XV Ignites Momentum for CARICOM Reparations Movement with “Big Conversation”
On Wednesday, 27 August, the CARICOM reparations movement took centre stage at CARIFESTA XV with a landmark event titled “Big Conversations | Righting Wrongs: CARICOM’s Call for Reparations, Justice and Healing.” Held at the iconic Queen’s Park Esplanade, the gathering marked a pivotal moment in the Region’s ongoing pursuit of reparatory justice and historical reckoning and underscored CARICOM’s commitment to international…
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New Institute of Maroon and Indigenous Studies Proposed for UWI Mona and Maroon Communities
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, The UWI Vice-Chancellor and Chair, CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) has welcomed the recommendation from Jamaica’s Maroon community to establish a new institute to research, document and share the rich history, culture and contribution of Maroon and Indigenous people. The CRC Chair shared this with a large gathering at the opening of the historic symposium on Maroons,…
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CARICOM Welcomes Declaration of the Second Decade for People of African Descent
“This achievement reflects the tireless advocacy of our Region and the strides made during the first decade, including global recognition of our ten-point plan for reparatory justice and the establishment of the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent.” CARICOM Chair, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley Thursday, 9 January 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): CARICOM Chair, Hon. Mia…
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CARICOM Reparations Commission to boost online presence
he CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) will soon become more accessible online as it seeks to boost its presence by rolling out a new website and new social media platforms via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The website address is www.caricomreparations.org. The Commission can also be found at the following social media addresses https://facebook.com/CARICOMReparations/, https://twitter.com/CariReparations, and https://www.instagram.com/caricomreparations/. The CRC’s website is a…
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