NISSS Team

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) today confirmed that the first disbursement of the Government of Barbados Cost of Living Cash Credit (COLCC) has been effected as committed. A total of 53,917 eligible registered beneficiaries received payments on 20 April 2026, with a combined disbursement of $5,391,700 paid from the […]

NOTICEIncrease in Insurable Earnings Ceiling – Effective January 1, 2026 The National Insurance and Social Security Service wishes to advise employers, employees, and self-employed persons of upcoming increases to the Insurable Earnings Ceiling. Effective January 1, 2026, the maximum insurable earnings ceiling will be as follows: Please note that contribution rates remain unchanged. For further

The National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) is pleased to confirm the introduction of the Paternity Benefit, which became effective on June 1, 2025. The NISSS is accepting application forms from eligible employed and self-employed fathers, whose children were born on or after this date. Fathers are encouraged to collect and complete the Paternity

Solidarity Allowance Registration Times for June 23 to 27, 2025 at: Valley Resource Centre, The Glebe, St. George The Ivan Harewood Centre, Christ Church Parish Church, Christ Church National Insurance and Social Security Service The National Insurance and Social Security Service thanks you for your cooperation and will continue to provide weekly updates on registration

Solidarity Allowance Registration Times for June 10 to 14, 2025 at: Valley Resource Centre, Glebe, St. George Briar Hall Resource Centre, Christ Church Queen’s Park Steel Shed, Constitution Road, St. Michael National Insurance and Social Security Service Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, Wildey, St. Michael The National Insurance and Social Security Service thanks you for your cooperation

The National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) wishes to inform the public that its offices will remain closed on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Chief Executive Officer Kim Tudor has confirmed that the NISSS has engaged the appropriate environmental protocols and is scheduled to resume full operations on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

The National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) wishes to inform the public that its offices will be closed today, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, due to environmental issues. Chief Executive Officer Kim Tudor has confirmed that the matter is currently under investigation. Appropriate actions will be taken and updates will be provided as necessary regarding

Registration for the Solidarity Allowance will continue from Wednesday, June 4 to Friday, June 6, 2025, at the following locations: Ground Floor of the NIS NUPW Headquarters, Dalkeith Road, St. Michael Valley Resource Centre, Glebe, St. George Harold Nurse Community Resource Centre, Jackmans, St. Michael The NIS thanks you for your cooperation and will continue

The National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) advises that payment of the one-time $300 Solidarity Allowance starts today, May 14, for individuals 18 years and older whose bank or credit union details are already registered. For those not yet registered, payments will begin from May 21, 2025. Registration Deadline: May 30, 2025 Where: Selected

Solidarity Allowance Registration Continues Until May 30, 2025 Registration for the Solidarity Allowance remains open through May 30, 2025 and is available at select Post Offices and the National Insurance and Social Security Service. Registration Schedule May 7 to 9, 2025 May 12 to 16, 2025 May 20 to 23, 2025 May 26 to 30,