Farmers warn delays in sugar harvest could threaten sugar quality admin April 9, 2026 The Barbados Sugar Industry Ltd., comprising farmers responsible for delivering 65% of sugar cane yearly to the... Read More Read more about Farmers warn delays in sugar harvest could threaten sugar quality
Late start to sugar harvest not a major financial concern, says UWI economist April 9, 2026 University of the West Indies economist Dr. Antonio Alleyne is suggesting the late start to this year’s... Read More Read more about Late start to sugar harvest not a major financial concern, says UWI economist
Portvale sugar factory workers strike two days into harvest March 18, 2026 Just two days into the 2026 sugar harvest, workers at the Portvale Sugar Factory downed tools. Employees... Read More Read more about Portvale sugar factory workers strike two days into harvest
BESCO calls Portvale work stoppage a wildcat strike March 18, 2026 Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) said it considered the withdrawal of labour by 38 employees... Read More Read more about BESCO calls Portvale work stoppage a wildcat strike
Portvale Sugar Factory workers strike over grievances March 18, 2026 Two days after the official start of the 2026 sugar harvest, workers at the Portvale Sugar Factory... Read More Read more about Portvale Sugar Factory workers strike over grievances