http://www.barbadostoday.bb/2014/03/10/payment-panic/ (http://www.barbadostoday.bb/2014/03/10/payment-panic/)
This story doesn't seem right. The owner of Mt. Gay is the French company Remy Cointreau. This is a public traded company with many different brands, and they would not run the Mount Gay Distillery the way this is being portrayed. As of 2 days ago, the visitor center at the distillery was providing tours and samples. As far as I can tell, there are no other published stories suggesting they have closed.
OK - I feel much better now!
http://www.barbadostoday.bb/2014/03/11/no-closure-of-mount-gay-distilleries-limited/
Whew, thanks Greg!