Intergovernmental bloc of 15 member states advancing political and economic integration in the Caribbean
Since January, a U.S. oil blockade has cut most foreign fuel shipments to Cuba and has pushed the island into its worst energy and economic crisis in decades. Repeated nationwide blackouts have occurred, hospitals and transport are strained, tourism has collapsed and Havana has approved limited economic reforms while secret U.S. intelligence and diplomatic contacts continue.
Caricom’s reparations commission has convened in London to press Britain on sovereignty, decolonisation and reparations, while seeking a framework for negotiations. Caribbean leaders say the region remains the most colonised and demand self-determination for overseas territories, debt relief, and a formal apology.
Jamaica has filed a petition asking King Charles to refer three questions about transatlantic slavery to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The move, backed by Caribbean leaders, seeks to determine the legality of slavery under English law, whether it constituted a crime against humanity, and whether Britain has a duty to provide redress. The petition follows a long-running campaign for reparations and artefact repatriation.