Amid ongoing Russian aggression, Jamaican nationals urged to leave Ukraine. Caribbean Today's top stories this week

Amid ongoing Russian aggression, Jamaican nationals urged to leave Ukraine. Caribbean Today's top stories this week


Actress Aixa Kendrick Joins Florida Premiere of the Dahomey Warriors

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New York, New York - Award winning actress Aixa Kendrick has joined the cast of Layon Gray’s critically acclaimed war drama The Dahomey Warriors for its Florida premiere at the Sandrell Rivers Theatre in Miami.




Flatbush Central Officially Opens in Brooklyn

Caribbean Marketplace Flatbush Central—formerly Flatbush Caton Market. (Photo courtesy of Urbane)

NEW YORK, New York – The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has announced the opening and rebranding of Flatbush Central—formerly Flatbush Caton Market—the revitalized marketplace that has been part of the fabric of the Caribbean community in Central Brooklyn for more than 20 years. 



Jamaican Nationals Urged to Leave Ukraine Immediately

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith. (file photo)

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a new advisory, calling on students in the tension-hit Ukraine to make arrangements to travel quickly if circumstances change.




US Embassy in Trinidad Raises BLM Flag in Honor of Black History Month

U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain flies Black Lives Matter flag in honor of Black History Month. (Photo courtesy of US Embassy in Trinidad & Tobago)

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The United States Embassy here says the decision to raise the Black Lives Matter (BLM) flag on its compound is to call attention to efforts to advance racial equity and access to justice in the United States and worldwide.



PM Henry Willing to Cooperate With US on Moise Assassination Investigation

Haitian Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henry. (Valerie Baeriswyl/AFP/Getty Images)

PORT AU PRINCE, Hait – Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henry says he will support sending suspects held in connection with the assassination of President Jovenel Moise to the United States for trial by American law enforcement agencies.