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EZpay+ and Surepay join the New Flexible Contribution Arrangement to remove the two key barriers to NIS compliance among self-employed Barbadians and deliver income protection across Barbados’ growing informal economy BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) today announced the expansion of National Insurance (NIS) contribution payment options for self-employed persons […]

$100 Monthly payment to reach eligible seniors, persons with special needs and welfare recipients from April 20, 2026 BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — April 8, 2026. The Government of Barbados has taken a meaningful step toward protecting its most vulnerable citizens, as the Ministry of Finance and the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) formally launched

The National Insurance and Social Security Service honoured long serving and outstanding members of staff at its annual GEM Awards, held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. The ceremony celebrated excellence, dedication, leadership, teamwork and continuous learning across the organisation. Awards were presented in the following categories: Diamond Award –

Solidarity Allowance Registration Times for July 15 to 19, 2025 at: National Insurance and Social Security Service The Lester Vaughan School, White Hill, St. Thomas The National Insurance and Social Security Service thanks you for your cooperation and will continue to provide weekly updates on registration locations. 

The National Insurance and Social Security Service wishes to inform the individuals listed below that they may collect their Solidarity Allowance cheques from the Accounts Section, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Please bring valid identification when collecting your cheque. The NIS thanks you for your cooperation. Solidarity Allowance Cheque Returns Payee

The National Insurance Office wishes to remind its overseas pensioners paid via bank drafts that this method of payment is being discontinued. As was previously communicated, please provide your bank account information so that you may receive your pension payments electronically. To facilitate this process, please request the Electronic Pension Transfer (EFT) form for your

The National Insurance Office wishes to advise members of the public that our Cashier Points and Customer Service areas, including Severance and Registration will open from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on Monday to Friday. All other business conducted with the Office should be done online, via our drop boxes, telephone or through our e-mail

The National Insurance Department wishes to advise the public that its offices at the Frank Walcott Building and the Unemployment Section at the E. Humphrey Walcott Building will be closed on Monday, April 12, 2021 and Tuesday, April 13, 2021. The National Insurance Department apologizes for any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your cooperation.

On March 21, 2021, the Management of the National Insurance Office was made aware that a staff member, whose most recent day at work was March 16, 2021, had tested positive for Covid-19. Acting Director, Jennifer Hunte said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with our staff member and family and wishes are expressed for a