The Guardian appoints first Caribbean correspondent

The Legacies of Enslavement programme is a decade-long restorative justice initiative. Illustration: Guardian Design

The Guardian has appointed its first Caribbean correspondent, marking one year since the newspaper’s owner issued an apology for the role its founders played in transatlantic slavery.

The position – which is unique among UK news organisations – will focus on the underreported region, alongside a boost to coverage across Africa and South America.