In a powerful display of unity, four leaders — Prime Minister Gaston Browne in a red jacket, Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin of Antigua & Barbuda, Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso, and former President Uhuru Kenyatta — stand proudly, raising their fists towards the sky as jets soar overhead. This moment symbolizes defiance, solidarity, and the unstoppable march toward justice.
The presence of notable figures like Donald Trump, applauding the demand for reparations, underscores a growing global acknowledgment regarding the historical injustices faced by African and Caribbean nations. This collective image captures not only strength, but a deep conviction that history must be faced with justice.
Gaston Browne’s Vision of CARICOM and Africa
Browne has long championed the idea that the Caribbean and Africa are bound together by shared history and struggle, advocating that CARICOM represents more than a collection of island nations — it is a vital extension of Africa. He highlights how the impact of the transatlantic slave trade continues to influence both regions deeply, and he argues for reparations as a matter of restitution rather than charity.
By formulating a continental alliance with Africa, Browne believes that both regions can unify their political power, economic resources, and cultural resilience. He perceives the fight for reparations as a bridge connecting the two, emphasizing that Africa and the Caribbean must demand justice as one family.
The Prime Minister envisions this partnership as a crucial step towards rebuilding and reclaiming power, especially in contexts of climate justice and sustainable development.
“Until restitution is made, until justice is done, our mission is incomplete. Reparations justice must come.”
Known as Gassy Dread, Gaston Browne is becoming an uncompromising voice for reparations within the Caribbean. His rhetoric insists that both regions are intertwined, not just by their historical traumas but also by their collective resolve for justice.
In a powerful statement, he affirms, “Reparations justice must come. Chains on the feet, whip in hand — we will not forget. Africa and the Caribbean are one, and together we demand restitution.”
