# BESCO Cuts Ten Jobs Amid Financial Strain | Barbados News

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Podcast: [Barbados News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365)
Published: 2026-07-06T23:14:40+00:00
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## Resource

BESCO, Barbados’ last sugar factory, is cutting ten jobs after the 2026 harvest to survive financially—no one’s worth is at fault, just tough times forcing painful but necessary cuts. The company vows to handle it with dignity while staying committed to rebuilding a sustainable sugar future, working with farmers and partners to keep the industry alive for Barbados. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1d7a4e43984fa808

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