Barbados National Task Force on Reparations

01/08/2024

Today, as we celebrate Emancipation Day, we reflect on our enduring journey towards freedom and justice. August 1st marks not only the end of slavery but also reignites our ongoing quest for reparatory justice.

Let us honor our past, embrace our present, and work together for a future where equity and healing prevail. Happy Emancipation Day, Barbados!

15/06/2024

Get ready for a captivating evening at Emancipation Village tonight! Join us at Stanley Centre Haggatt Hall, opposite Sky Mall, for PoeTree, where you’ll experience a delightful blend of spoken word, culture, heritage, comedy, and thrilling poetry slams.

📍Stanley Centre, Haggatt Hall

12/06/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Pampalam arrives at Emancipation Village. Join us for a captivating showcase of culture, comedy, and heritage - the perfect outing for you and your loved ones.

Directed by Carla Springer Hunte, immerse yourself in the timeless humor of Jeanette Layne-Clark’s works brought to life by talented actors!

📍Stanley Centre opposite Skymall

Admission is free and the show kicks off at 6. Can’t wait to see you there!

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22/04/2024

As we approach National Heroes Day, officially celebrated on April 28, let us take a brief look into the lives of our National Heroes and their contributions to the development of Barbados. Today we look at the Right Excellent Errol Walton Barrow.

 

22/04/2024

22/04/2024

Follow for more interesting facts about our 11 National Heroes as we approach National Heroes Day on April 28.

17/04/2024

A unique opportunity for cultural exchange, learning and building friendships is coming to Barbados.

Stay tuned for more information on this historic event.

23/09/2023

Prime Minister of Barbados, The Hon. Mia Amor Mottley delivered a strong message about why Reparations are of vast importance.

She was speaking at the 70th General Assembly of the United Nations held in the United States of America .

Read the full article in today's .

22/09/2023

The Caricom Reparations Commission is celebrating their 10th anniversary.

Special thanks to for this well-written article.

The Caricom Ten Point Plan for Reparatory Justice, developed by the CRC in 2014, has also received significant support from CRC stakeholders.

The Ten-Point Plan for Reparatory Justice that guides the CRC includes the following:

1. A full and formal apology
2. Indigenous Peoples Development Programmes
3. Funding for Repatriation to Africa
4. The Establishment of Cultural Institutions and the Return of Cultural Heritage
5. Assistance in Remedying the Public Health Crisis
6. Education Programmes
7. The Enhancement of Histprical and Culture Knowledge Echanges
8. Psychological Rehabilitation as a result of Transmission of Trauma
9. The Right to Development Through The Use of Technology
10. Debt Cancellation.

11/09/2023

Descendants of slaves who lived and worked at Codrington Estates in St John are set to benefit from $18 million in reparations.

This will come from the United Kingdom-based charity United Society Partners in the Gospel (USPG) in the form of land, scholarships, and entrepreneurial training.

To read the full article click the link in our bio!

25/08/2023

The Division of Culture-Prime Minister’s Office invites the members of the public to The Jackie Opel Symposium to celebrate the life and legacy of Jackie Opel.

The event which is being held on August 27th, 2023 at the Barbados Museum and Historical Society, The Garrison, St.Michael from 3-6pm the final event to culminate the Season of Emancipation Celebrations.

The event is FREE and all are invited to attend.