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,

The National Insurance and Social Security Service wishes to advise that the following individuals do NOT need to register for the Solidarity Allowance: The National Insurance and Social Security Service thanks you for your cooperation.

ONE-OFF SOLIDARITY ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS TO START FROM MAY 14 Barbadians will begin to receive the one-off Solidarity Allowance payments as announced in this year’s Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement starting Wednesday, May 14.             Individuals 18 years and over, whose banking details are already lodged in the various systems, will receive their payments from May

Effective April 1, 2025 MANUAL SUBMISSIONS Please refer to the document Manual Schedule.pdf The following changes should be made: ONLINE SUBMISSIONS Continue Earning Submissions noting that gross earnings should be reported. The following recommended payment options are as follows:

The National Insurance and Social Security Service is inviting parents and guardians of children and adults who have been diagnosed with disabilities such as Multiple Sclerosis, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism, to register for the Special Needs Grant and Non-contributory Pension. Registration runs from Wednesday, September 25, 2024 to Friday, October 4, 2024, at

The National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) advises that it will be administering the payment of pensions, previously paid by the Treasury Department to retired public sector workers with effect from January 2024. Payments will be issued monthly via cheque or direct deposit to bank and credit union accounts. Following are the dates for

INCREASE IN EARNINGS CEILING AND BENEFITS The National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) would like to advise employers, employees and self-employed persons of the following increases to its Insurable Earnings Ceiling and Benefits. All changes took effect on 1st January 2024. Insurable Earnings Ceiling Effective, the maximum insurable earnings are: Monthly paid workers                                  $5,200