2015-03-21

NEWS HEADLINES
-Minister of local government Noel Arscott, says it is expected that the fire at the Riverton City disposal site will be extinguished by tomorrow (Sun).

-Opposition leader Andrew Holness believes the Grade Six Achievement Test GSAT, reinforces inequality in the Jamaican society.

-The St Mary Police are investigating a robbery in Robins Bay, near Annotto Bay in the parish yesterday (Fri), where it is alleged several men posing as police officers, invaded a home and stole money jewellery and other valuables.

-The Education Ministry says everything is in place for next week's sitting of the Grade Six Achievement Test GSAT.

-And in news overseas.............US security staff shot a knife-wielding man three times at New Orleans international airport after he tried to storm a checkpoint.

SPORTS HEADLINES

-Serena Williams has withdrawn from her semi-final at Indian Wells because of an injury to her right knee.

-Jamaican Born Liverpool and England winger Raheem Sterling has put contract talks with Liverpool on hold until the end of the season.

-Reigning NBA MVP Kevin Durant likely won't return this season.

-The lowest-ranked teams in the CONCACAF zone, take their first steps on the road to Russia 2018 next week.

-And......New Zealand's Martin Guptill made the highest score in World Cup history with 237 not out against West Indies to send his team into the semi-finals.

ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES

-Opposition Minister of Information, Olivia Babsy Grange in support of Vybz Kartel getting accolades, though incarcerated.

-Chris Brown's probation, which was set after he assaulted Rihanna in 2009, has finally come to an end.

-Dancehall dancer and fashion Vixen Sher Rum Bar will be launching her highly anticipated swimsuit line 'The Queens' tomorrow (Sun)

-Bobbi Kristina Brown has been moved to a rehabilitation facility.

-Family of comedian killed in Tracy Morgan crash receive 10 million dollar payout.

-And...........'Topic of the Day' by recording artist I-Octane, featured on the soundtrack for the new edition of Grand Theft Auto 5.

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