Reparations in the News: March 2026
1st April 2026
Trinidad and Tobago has been central to The Repair Campaign March’s newsletter feature. Here is a brief roundup of a few such events during March 2026, in which reparatory justice took a central focus.
The UN General Assembly has adopted Ghana and the African Union’s resolution acknowledging the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity, marking a significant step towards justice, reparations, and healing for victims and their descendants.
25th March marked the UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Across Guyana, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago, four Community Organisers – Kibwe, Sherween, Elsie and Lovell – are bringing the call for reparations closer to home through their work with The Repair Campaign.
In keeping with this year’s theme “Justice in Action: Confronting History, Advancing Dignity, Empowering Futures” The Repair Campaign spotlighted the work of these inspiring community organisers building grassroots solidarity for reparations across Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago.
UNESCO Third Dialogue: Consolidating a Global Framework for Reparatory Justice
20th-21st March , the National Commission for Human Rights in The Netherlands hosted the UNESCO Third Dialogue for Reparatory Justice with partners from active bodies within the global movement for repair. This dialogue marks a further step within global networks collaborating to advance work in reparatory justice.
Former Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Honourable Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves, has joined The Repair Campaign in the role of Senior Advisor/Elder
Commenting on joining The Repair Campaign, Dr. Gonsalves said: “The case for reparatory justice is clear historically, morally, and legally. The Caribbean’s call is not for charity, but for justice and repair so that our people can enjoy the future they deserve – with decent homes for their families, good health, quality education, strong job prospects and fair wages.
“Achieving meaningful reparatory justice for the Caribbean will require the sustained joint efforts of stakeholders at every level. As I enter a new chapter of my public service journey, I am proud to join The Repair Campaign and I look forward to collaborating with the CARICOM Reparations Commission, regional governments, advocacy groups and grassroots campaigners as we strengthen and progress our call for reparations.”
Grassroots movements calling for repair gain momentum in Guyana
Teams of reparations advocates across Guyana, led by Community Organiser Kibwe Copeland, held a series of grassroots gatherings in Linden, Sophia and Georgetown engaging communities and various Members of Parliament around the urgent call for repair.
The reparatory justice movement reaches new communities across St Kitts and Nevis
A team of reparations advocates led by Community Organiser Elsie Harry partnered with the Anjolique Dance Company on 20th March to host a cultural showcase under the theme “Repairing the Rhythm of our Cultural Identity” building additional visibility and momentum for the movement on the ground. They also partnered with the Nevis Agri-Expo on 27th Match to expand awareness and highlight the connections between reparatory justice and sustainable land use.
Communities gathered in Port of Spain, Trinidad to participate in “Chants of Reparation”
On 28th March communities gathered in Port of Spain to galvanise the collective call for reparation and to celebrate Afro-Caribbean culture through song. The event, led by Community Organiser Lovell Francis to commemorate Shouter Baptist Day, affirmed the community’s growing commitment to calling on local government to advance the call for repair.
‘Ah Cyah Behave Mehself’: Celebrating Carnival season in Trinidad
In February 2026, Trinidad celebrated its annual Carnival season, with celebrations from Calypso Monarch, Traditional Mas, Kalinda/Stick-fighting, Extempo…competitions and Canboulay re-enactments. See here to find out more of some traditional mas’ figures.
Beat Pan! Steelpan excellence in Trinidad and Tobago’s National Panorama competition 2026
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Panorama Competition: San Juan East Side Symphony (San Juan, Trinidad) [single band category], Uptown Fascinators (Shaw Park, Tobago) & Southern Stars Steel Orchestra (Siparia, Trinidad) [small band category], Pan Elders Steel Orchestra (San Fernando, Trinidad) [medium band category], Exodus Steel Orchestra (St Augustine, Trinidad) [large band category].