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Jamaican delegation defends legal route of petition to King Charles for slavery reparations

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the British Museum category. Published on September 12, 2026 • Originally reported by Natricia Duncan Caribbean correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Petition to king, who remains Jamaica’s head of state, is formally lodged in landmark visit to UK by officials

A palpable surge of emotion swept through Brixton’s New Park Road Baptist church as the packed congregation rose to sing Bob Marley’s Redemption Song.

The service on Sunday marked the anniversary of the 1781 Zong massacre, when more than 100 enslaved Africans were thrown overboard so the ship’s owners could claim insurance for “lost cargo”.

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