Sir Hilary Beckles
Sir Hilary Beckles is a prominent Barbadian historian, author, and educator, known for his extensive work on Caribbean history and cricket. He has served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies and is recognized for his contributions to discussions on the social and political implications of cricket in the Caribbean, advocating for the historical context of the sport as integral to understanding its significance in the region.
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Recent news mentions
Sir Hilary Beckles led the Caricom Reparations Commission during their visit to the UK.
In the Caribbean and Africa a reparations movement is growing: so why is Britain pretending otherwise? | Kenneth Mohammed
United Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Sir Hilary Beckles was the leader of Trinidad and Tobago’s National Reparations Committee.
Trinidad PM commits to reparations plan
Guyana· 2025-08-02
Sir Hilary Beckles believes Cricket West Indies owes a posthumous apology to Roy Gilchrist for his exile from the team.
‘UNJUSTLY TERMINATED’ | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica· 2025-07-23
Sir Hilary Beckles issued a statement regarding the Caribbean group's reparations agenda.
Slavery reparations group takes fight to Westminster and Brussels | Reparations and reparative justiceUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-04
Sir Hilary Beckles is mentioned for his work related to cricket and Caribbean identity.
Editorial | Roston Chase’s job | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-05-22
