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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 […]

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

$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 –

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 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

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