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Time to Get Past Slavery
Cameron is quite outtaawdah 
And then Cameron went on with this:
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In an address to a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament, Cameron declared that slavery has no place in any civilised society, adding that Britain was proud to have eventually led the way in its abolition.
"That the Caribbean has emerged from the long, dark shadow it cast is testament to the resilience and spirit of its people. I acknowledge that these wounds run very deep indeed. But I do hope that, as friends who have gone through so much together since those darkest of times, we can move on from this painful legacy and continue to build for the future," Cameron said.
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, who welcomed the UK leader before he made his presentation to lawmakers, said she discussed the "difficult issue of reparation" with Cameron, which is being considered by the Caribbean Community.
She said Jamaica was committed to a spirit of mutual respect, openness and understanding as it engaged the UK on the question of reparation.
"That the Caribbean has emerged from the long, dark shadow it cast is testament to the resilience and spirit of its people. I acknowledge that these wounds run very deep indeed. But I do hope that, as friends who have gone through so much together since those darkest of times, we can move on from this painful legacy and continue to build for the future," Cameron said.
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, who welcomed the UK leader before he made his presentation to lawmakers, said she discussed the "difficult issue of reparation" with Cameron, which is being considered by the Caribbean Community.
She said Jamaica was committed to a spirit of mutual respect, openness and understanding as it engaged the UK on the question of reparation.
And then Cameron went on with this:
In an address yesterday to a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament, Cameron said: "I've come here today (yesterday) not just with words of friendship but with a real down-payment on Britain's commitment to you."
He reiterated that the UK was providing £360 million in new financial commitments, including a £300 million infrastructure fund across the Caribbean.
"Let me be clear. This £300m is not soft loans; not tied aid. It is cash grants."
Source: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/l...t-past-slaveryHe reiterated that the UK was providing £360 million in new financial commitments, including a £300 million infrastructure fund across the Caribbean.
"Let me be clear. This £300m is not soft loans; not tied aid. It is cash grants."
I don't recall any other Gleaner article gathering so many comments. Blow wow!
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