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US military to livestream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter

October 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The execution by firing squad of convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, a Pentagon official...

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Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2 en route to southern US

October 8, 2026

MIAMI, United States (AFP)—Hurricane Isaias intensified to Category 2 in the Gulf of Mexico's warm waters on Thursday as it churned toward the souther...

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Rebuilding with colour and design

October 8, 2026

One of the final steps in rebuilding is painting. And, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaicans are being encouraged to make thoughtful choice...

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US suspending Microsoft from visa programme—JD Vance

October 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States(AFP)—United States (US) Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that software giant Microsoft was being suspended from a key v...

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There is no alternative to the CCJ, says Golding

October 8, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding is doubling down on his call for the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to become the country’s final a...

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Cardi B cancels BZR WKND performance in Jamaica

October 8, 2026

American rapper Cardi B has reportedly cancelled her performance at the highly anticipated BZR WKND set to be held on October 18 at the National Stadi...

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Know your credit score before you need it, JN Foundation urges

October 8, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The JN Foundation is urging Jamaicans to pay closer attention to their credit profiles and borrowing habits as it prepares to mark...

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Catherine Reid wins $250,000 in Red Stripe Flavours promotion

October 8, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Twenty-eight-year-old events and social media professional Catherine Reid is celebrating an unexpected $250,000 windfall after being...

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