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$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

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