Caribbean reparations commission demands UK return British Virgin Islands and urges King Charles to back decolonisation

The Caricom Reparations Commission has called on the UK to return the British Virgin Islands and urged King Charles to commit to decolonising Britain's remaining overseas territories.

• The Caricom Reparations Commission called on the UK to return the British Virgin Islands and urged King Charles to commit to decolonisation of Britain's overseas territories.
• David Comissiong, Barbados' ambassador to Caricom, said decolonisation is now a key demand in the commission's new reparations manifesto.
• Sir Hilary Beckles, chair of the commission, objected that Caribbean territories retain UK-appointed governors and cannot make fundamental decisions without consulting London.
• The commission has met with senior clerics of the Church of England to urge it to press ahead with its reparations programme, Project Spire.

Latest developments

• Jul 15 — The CARICOM Reparations Commission has arrived in London to launch formal negotiations with British lawmakers on reparations and sovereignty restoration.
• Jul 15 — The commission’s visit follows frustration over a British lawmaker’s suggestion that former Caribbean colonies should repay historical investments.