Earthquake rattles Northeastern U.S.
An earthquake rattled buildings across parts of the Northeast United States this morning, with reports of it being felt from Philadelphia to New York City. The New York Police Department said there was no damage or injuries reported. The New York City Fire Department said the quake hit about 10:30 a.m., with the department receiving […]
Driving tests resume
Driving tests at the Barbados Licensing Authority have restarted, however some instructors today raised concern over the competency of newly assigned testing officers. Testing officers at the Ministry of Transport and Works were off the job yesterday complaining of being understaffed and overworked. Tests were then cancelled for the day. Starcom Network News understands that […]
No plan to move city vendors for World Cup say organisers
Chairman of the Barbados Local Organising Committee for the Cricket World Cup, Noel Lynch, insists that government has no intention of moving vendors from Cheapside or any part of Bridgetown to accommodate the upcoming T20 event. He was speaking to Starcom Network News to clarify the matter after some Cheapside vendors told the Nation Newspaper […]
Four In Custody for Armed Robbery at St. George Supermarket
Four men are in custody and the police have recovered a firearm and a quantity of money after an armed robbery at a St. George supermarket yesterday. Starcom Network News has been able to confirm that the police have made quick progress in detaining the suspects allegedly involved in the burglary at Fair Deals supermarket […]