Reparations on the agenda of the CHOGM

Jamaican Prime Minister P.J. Patterson waves to the crowd as he celebrates after winning a third consecutive term in office, and fourth for his PNP (People’s Party of Jamaica), in his country’s general election October 17, 2002. Patterson claimed victory after results showed he had secured a majority in parliament over the opposition JLP (Jamaican Labour Party). REUTERS/Andrew Winning Sign up for our Caribbean Life email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! In recognizing Emancipation Day on Thursday, August 1, 2024, the former Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Hon. PJ Patterson in an address observing the day, expressed optimism, and acknowledged that support from nations within the Commonwealth, particularly nations in Africa and the Caribbean, could significantly accelerate the implementation of reparation justice. The former Prime Minister said he welcomed the decision that the topic of reparations will be on the agenda for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting {CHOGM} in Samoa, Africa and that this issue must be an unyielding determination. The landmark meeting is scheduled for October 21-26, 2024, and set to address reparations, the longstanding issue. Mr. Patterson noted that Africa, the Caribbean, and the wider Commonwealth has the...