Preparations for the Third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations

Bridgetown is finalizing preparations to host the high-level Third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations from September 17–19, 2026, at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle, as announced on the Third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations 2026 Official Portal. Organized jointly by the CARICOM Secretariat, the CARICOM Reparations Commission, and the Barbados Reparations Task Force, the conference brings together regional leaders, international scholars, and African Union representatives to advance the revised CARICOM Ten-Point Plan for Reparatory Justice. Comprehensive details on the agenda and expected outcomes highlight a unified push for historical accountability and restorative justice across transatlantic networks.

The multi-day summit serves as a crucial platform for deepening South-South solidarity, connecting Caribbean institutions with African Union delegates to address the enduring structural legacies of historical injustices. Panel discussions and strategic working groups will focus on legal frameworks, economic reparations, cultural restitution, and public education campaigns designed to mobilize global support. Further background on these collaborative dialogues can be followed via regional updates from the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation – Call for Justice as New Legal Year Opens.

As delegates arrive in Bridgetown, expectations remain high for actionable commitments that will propel the reparatory justice movement forward on the international stage. The collaborative framework established between CARICOM and international partners underscores a shared resolve to rectify historical disparities through structured multilateral diplomacy. Ongoing bulletins and official session schedules continue to be updated through participating regional media networks.