Professor Sir Hilary Beckles welcomes UK PM’s offer of “structured conversation” on reparations ahead of CHOGM

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I. Sunday, November 1, 2026 — As Commonwealth Heads of Government gather in Antigua and Barbuda, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission, has issued a video message welcoming King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to the Caribbean, which he describes as the birthplace of British chattel slavery.

The video is being distributed by The University of the West Indies (The UWI) on behalf of Sir Hilary in his capacity as Chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission.

Available for broadcast and digital publication.

Video link: https://youtu.be/ZnTBI3WRaWUX
Running Time: 18:10