Why Jamaica is seeking $10bn in reparations from the UK

Author: Priyanka ShankarPublished on: September 7, 2026Country: Jamaica
Politics
Why Jamaica is seeking $10bn in reparations from the UK

A Jamaican delegation to the UK plans to file a petition to King Charles III seeking legal guidance on slavery reparations. The Jamaican government estimates that the country is owed about $10bn, but the UK has repeatedly refused to pay. Jamaica's relations with the UK date back to 1655 when it became an English colony, and calls to move away from recognizing the British monarch as head of state have grown in recent years.

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