At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, leaders are addressing critical issues including climate change and the contentious topic of reparations for transatlantic slavery. Despite increasing demands from Commonwealth nations, the UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has firmly ruled out discussions on reparations, insisting that such matters are not on the agenda. A leaked communique reveals that Commonwealth officials are negotiating to conduct research into the legacy of slavery, which could imply potential reparations owed by the UK, estimated to be in the hundreds of billions. Climate change remains a pressing concern, particularly for small island nations like Tuvalu, which are facing existential threats from rising sea levels. Leaders are expected to issue a declaration on ocean protection amid these discussions, underscoring the urgent need for action against climate change. While the UK maintains its stance against reparations, Caribbean leaders are determined to raise the issue forcefully during the summit.