In a landmark move, the CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) is set to embark on its first official collective visit to the United Kingdom from November 17 to 20, 2025. This historic mission aims to bolster advocacy for reparatory justice, strengthen strategic partnerships, and advance public education on the reparations agenda. The visit, organized in collaboration with the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, will feature a series of high-level meetings and events hosted in the UK. Leading the six-member delegation is Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Chairman of the CRC. The delegation includes prominent figures such as Mr. Eric Phillips, Vice Chair of the CRC and Chairman of the Guyana Reparations Committee; Ambassador David Comissiong, CARICOM Ambassador and Vice Chair of the Barbados National Task Force on Reparations; Dr. Niambi Hall Campbell Dean, Chairperson of the Bahamas National Reparations Committee; Mr. Arley Gill, Chairman of the Grenada National Reparations Committee; and Dr. Hilary Brown, Programme Manager for Culture and Community Development at the CARICOM Secretariat. The itinerary includes engagements with High Commissioners and Ambassadors from CARICOM Member States and the African Union, UK Parliamentarians, civil society leaders, academics, media professionals, and members of the Caribbean diaspora. This visit highlights the CRC’s dedication to fostering international alliances, promoting historical accountability, and driving socio-economic transformation. Updates on the mission will be shared via CARICOM.org and their WhatsApp Community: https://bit.ly/CARICOMWhatsApp.
Sir Hilary Beckles Heads CARICOM Delegation For Landmark UK Reparations Visit
