The National Task Force on Reparations is encouraging members of the public to submit their views on the matter of reparations as it relates to the harm done through the impact of slavery.
The Task Force, which is charged with investigating public views and opinion on reparations, is inviting interested individuals and groups to submit short documents detailing ideas and opinions on Africa, Barbados’ African heritage and the connection to reparations.
Some of the information gathered will then be compiled and used to assist in creating a final report which will be submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth.
Submissions must be hand delivered or posted to: The Task Force on Reparations, C/o Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael, Barbados, by Monday, May 30, 2016. The documents should be no more than two printed pages of 8 inches by 11 inches, doubled-spaced in Times Roman 12 font.
