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Patterson Institute: Emancipation remains unfinished without economic empowerment

As Jamaica and the wider Caribbean mark Emancipation Day 2026, the PJ Patterson Institute for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy is urging regional leaders to pursue a broader vision of freedom – one that moves beyond political rights to include economic empowerment, land ownership and opportunities for wealth creation.

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