Workers miffed by new contract, delaying sugar crop start
by Ryan Gilkes and Shamar Blunt Hopes for an early start of the 2024 sugar harvest – the maiden crop for the cooperative-owned sugar industry – may have been dashed amid contract issues between the new owners, the Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Limited (BESCO) and the Agricultural Business Company Limited (ABC), and their workers. […]
Maloney early leader of BKA Championship
A perfect start by Calem Maloney has propelled him to the top of the points standings in the 2024 Sectus Technologies Barbados Karting Association (BKA) Championship, which got underway last weekend. Maloney, who tied for second place in last year’s drivers’ championships, won all four of his races on Sunday’s UpBeat Wholesale Raceday, to accumulate […]
Legends Tour ready to welcome world’s finest golfers
By Rawle Toney The Legends Tour, formerly known as the European Senior Tour, has undergone a rebranding and will be hosting some of the world’s top golfers in Barbados at the picturesque Apes Hill Barbados Golf Resort. The event, which will run from May 3-5, will see over 70 esteemed golfers, including current and former […]