Caribbean calls for return of British Virgin Islands – and for King Charles to back decolonisation
Summary
The Caricom Reparations Commission has asked the UK to return control of the British Virgin Islands to the Caribbean and wants King Charles to support ending colonial rule in Britain’s overseas territories. The commission highlighted that many Caribbean islands remain under British control despite having some local self-government.Key Facts
- The Caricom Reparations Commission represents Caribbean nations seeking justice for slavery and colonialism.
- It demands the UK return the British Virgin Islands and other territories to full local control.
- These British overseas territories have local governments but remain under UK-appointed governors who control defence and international matters.
- The Caribbean is described as the most colonised region in the world.
- The commission has launched a new manifesto calling for reparations and including the end of colonial rule as a key demand.
- King Charles is set to speak at the Commonwealth meeting in November, where the Caribbean will watch for his support on decolonisation.
- The commission links reparations and decolonisation as connected goals.
- There are around 20 colonies in the Caribbean still controlled by Britain, France, the Netherlands, and the USA.
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