October 14 -17, 2025
University of West Indies, Mona Campus
The Centre for Reparation Research, The University of the West Indies
The Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Africa and its Diasporas, York University
Conference Programme
Conference Schedule
Call for Papers
Information for Presenters and Attendees
Registration Fees
Undergraduate/Graduate Student – Presenter – Free*
Retirees – Free*
Early Bird Registration (August 31, 2025) – $110 USD
General Registration - Student, Non-Presenter (October 7, 2025) - $20 USD
General Registration - Presenter (September 1, 2025 - September 14, 2025) – $140 USD
General Registration - Non-Presenter (September 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025) – $140 USD
*Participation is free, but registration is required
Register here
Conference Site
Eon Nigel Harris Council Room
The UWI Regional Headquarters
2A Hermitage Road
Kingston 7, Jamaica.
Accommodation:
On Campus:
Participants who require accommodation for the aforementioned conference can contact the Gerald Lalor Flats, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7 at shorttermrental@138studentliving.com.You can find further information here. If you are experiencing any challenges with the reservation of accommodation, please feel free to contact Ms Mia McMorris for assistance at: mia.mcmorris@uwi.edu.
Please note that you will be able to check in at 3:00 p.m. and check out at 12:00 noon.
To check in, go to the Gerald Lalor Flats reception where you will be given your key and shown to your flat. The reception is officially open between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. However, outside of the official working hours, security personnel will be assigned to the reception area 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., to facilitate the check in of guests and to attend to other guest related matters.
The flats contain bedding and towels.
Off Campus:
We would recommend the below hotels for accommodations near to campus:
Local Travel:
We advise you to take a JUTA taxi from the Norman Manley International Airport to The Gerald Lalor Flats, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7. The estimated cost of a JUTA taxi from The Norman Manley International Airport to The University of the West Indies is $54 CAD/$40 USD/$5,600JMD. You are encouraged to book a taxi via WhatsApp at 876-782-0563 prior to arrival. For more information, on transport please click here.
Please note that a JUTA Kingston Chapter is available at the Norman Manley International Airport where you will be able to make the necessary arrangements for transfer if you were unable to pre-book.
Travel Requirements to Visit Jamaica:
For information about entry requirements for Jamaica, all participants should check whether you need a visa by visiting the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade or click here.
Health Requirements:
For information about health requirements or vaccination protocols to visit Jamaica, please visit the Ministry of Health and Wellness website.
Currency Exchange:
Please consider doing currency exchange in the UK/Caribbean Region prior to entering Jamaica, especially if you plan to arrive on a Sunday when most Cambios will be closed. Additionally, currency exchange can be done at the Norman Manley International Airport prior to entering the customs hall.
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters!
York International
Faculty of Health, York University
Christina Sharpe, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Black Studies in the Humanities at York University
Global Strategy Lab
Leslie Sanders, York University
Tameka Samuels-Jones, Canada Research Chairs' Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity
Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean
Contact
The Harriet Tubman Institute: tubman@yorku.ca
Centre for Reparation Research: reparation.research@uwimona.edu.jm