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Saturday, 09 January 2021 06:14
Vacancy - Executive Manager
The Barbados Association of Retired Persons Inc. (BARP) is seeking to fill the following post: Executive Manager, BARP All applications comprising of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact information of two (2) references should be e-mailed…
Tuesday, 05 January 2021 17:03
Notice - Closure and Extended Coverage
In keeping with National guidelines and in the interest of the protection of our members who constitute the most vulnerable sector of our society, our offices at Mervue House, Hastings, Christ Church will be closed from January 6, 2021 until…
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Wednesday, 23 December 2020 11:20
BARP's Christmas Message
BARP President Marilyn Rice-Bowen Christmas this year comes at a time of uncertainty, anxiety and indeed fear amongst people whether here in Barbados, in neighbouring countries and across the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives and turned everything…
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Monday, 21 December 2020 13:21
Highlights from the RBPF Christmas Concert
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Monday, 07 December 2020 09:27
Health Insurance Payment Options
Dear Members, As we work towards a seamless transition we wish to share the payment options for your BARP Health Premium payments.
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Friday, 04 December 2020 20:07
Videos - Charitable Trust Money Matters Seminar
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Friday, 27 November 2020 13:08
New Insurance Brokers
A new deal. That’s the assurance from the president of BARP, Marilyn Rice-Bowen to its members enrolled in its comprehensive health plan. BARP has reached an agreement with Lynch Insurance Brokers which goes into…
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Thursday, 19 November 2020 13:20
New Discount Partners and Discounts
New Discounts & Amendments Ackee Tree Restaurant: o10% discount off of cash only purchases – MEALS ONLY Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd- Distribution Centre: o 15% on Monday on selected full priced…
Friday, 06 November 2020 12:31
BARP Urgent Care Mobile Partnership
Are you a BARP member 70 years or older and still driving? Well, if you are, here’s some good news for you. BARP has teamed up with Urgent Care Mobile to offer annual medical examinations for those who need physicals…
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 11:40
2020 Annual Report
We're pleased to announce the 2019-2020 Annual Report is available for download. We apologize for the delay and for any inconvenience caused.
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Friday, 09 October 2020 13:12
BARP Membership Survey 2020
Click this link to complete the survey » BARP is currently engaged in a strategic planning exercise as it seeks to improve its service to you, its members. To ensure that your views are taken into account and to provide…
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Saturday, 22 August 2020 13:17
BARP Visits the Podiartry Room at the Diabetes Foundation
BARP President Marilyn Rice-Bowen, and Interim General Manager Betty Proute tour the Podiatry Room at the Barbados Diabetes Foundation.
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Tuesday, 18 August 2020 11:47
BARP Masks Available Now
BARP branded Masks available at the BARP office Mervue House, Hastings in a variety of colours - only $15 each. Get Yours Today!
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Tuesday, 18 August 2020 11:28
Participants Needed for Diabetes Study
Participants aged 65 or older with a medical diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes are needed for a University of West Indies (Cave Hill) study conducted by Student Researcher Jamie Hinds. The study will look at the perceived role of social…
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Friday, 14 August 2020 10:22
Audio Tribute to the Late Former Prime Minister
A wonderful tribute from the BARP Fifty Plus Radio Show featuring friends and colleagues of the late former Prime Minister of Barbados, The Right Honourable Owen Arthur. Contributions by BARP Vice President Dame Billie Miller, Glyne Murray, Tony Hoyos &…
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Thursday, 06 August 2020 11:21
President's Address at the Barbados Diabetes Foundation
BARP President Marilyn Rice-Bowen's recent address at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between BARP and the Barbados Diabetes Foundation.
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Monday, 27 July 2020 18:31
Condolences for Former Prime Minister Owen Arthur
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Friday, 24 July 2020 10:20
BARP and the Diabetes Foundation Sign Memorandum of Understanding
President of BARP Marilyn Rice-Bowen and Chairman of the Barbados Diabetes Foundation Justice Christopher Blackman sign Memorandum of Understanding while Foundation CEO Cally Boyea looks on. This took place at Maria Holder Diabetes Center on 22nd July where a partnership…
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Wednesday, 22 July 2020 07:07
Online Application Form
For your convenience, our application form for new members is now available online. After submitting this application, visit the BARP Office, Mervue House, Marine Gardens, Hastings, Christ Church for payment and processing.
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Friday, 19 June 2020 17:19
BARP Office Reopens June 22nd
We are excited to announce that BARP will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2020. Effective from Wednesday, June 24, there are additional payment options for membership fees through any branch of SurePay on location. Payments can also be made on…
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Sunday, 10 May 2020 23:23
How to Correctly Put on and Remove Your Mask
Sunday, 03 May 2020 10:45
Notice - Office Closure & Payment Reminder
NOTICE BARP's office will remain closed until further notice. Reminder - Insurance premiums can be paid at Surepay outlets islandwide or online. BARP membership due for renewal remains valid until June 30th. Please continue to stay safe. The Board and…
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Thursday, 16 April 2020 11:26
President Discusses Shopping Schedule for Seniors on QFM Radio
April 14th, 2020President Marilyn Rice-Bowen discusses the new shopping schedule for seniors during the COVID-19 curfew with hosts Admiral and Kimberley.
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Tuesday, 14 April 2020 12:33
BARP President Voices Social Distancing Concerns
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Sunday, 12 April 2020 08:35
Easter Greetings from BARP
From all of us at BARP, have a blessed, peaceful and safe Easter!
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Thursday, 09 April 2020 09:37
VIDEO - President Voices Concern About Pensioners at Post Offices
BARP President Marilyn Rice-Bowen pleads with pensioners who are collecting cheques from post offices to practice social distancing to fight COVID-19. After recent videos and images circulating revealed some pensioners in crowded lines, the president made an impassioned plea to…
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Monday, 30 March 2020 15:03
VIDEO - Grace Period for Membership Renewals
Is your BARP membership expiring soon? NO NEED TO WORRY! BARP members will be covered until June 30th, and expired cards will remain valid until this date. We're also asking all concessionaires to honour all expired cards presented during this…
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Tuesday, 24 March 2020 10:18
COVID-19 HELPLINE for the Elderly and Disabled
Are you an elderly person or living with a disability in Barbados? The Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs has a COVID-19 helpline for you. Call 536-HOPE / 536-4673 for guidance and advice.
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Thursday, 19 March 2020 10:19
Avoid Taking Ibuprofen For COVID-19 Symptoms
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Mar 18, 2020 Barbados Government Information Service Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, and Acting Chief Medical Officer, Anton Best, update the press on COVID-19. (BGIS) The World Health…
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Wednesday, 18 March 2020 22:17
BARP Endorses Massy Supermarkets Opening Hours for Seniors
BARP President Marilyn Rice-Bowen "bumps elbows" with Massy Supermarkets CEO Randall Banfield this morning at the Worthing branch. This was the first of early morning 7 AM exclusive openings to accommodate shopping for seniors and the disabled. This initiative was…
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Wednesday, 18 March 2020 14:10
Massy Supermarkets New Opening Hours for Seniors
Massy Supermarkets Worthing, Sunset Crest, and SuperCentre Warrens will now open on Monday - Friday from 7AM - 8AM for seniors 60 years and over, Differently Abled customers, and customers in high risk groups. These adjusted opening hours are in…
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Tuesday, 17 March 2020 20:16
Tune in to BARP Brasstacks Panel Discussion on Coronavirus
The public is invited to tune in as BARP presents a Panel Discussion focusing on the Coronavirus on VOB 92.9 FM Brasstacks Call in show, on Wednesday March 18, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Members of the Panel are:…
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Monday, 16 March 2020 13:28
VIDEO - The People's Business Coronavirus, the Barbados Response
BARP President Marilyn Rice-Bowen participates in CBC TV's "The People's Business" on the topic "Coronavirus, the Barbados Response". https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/videos/2634474130130605/
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Monday, 16 March 2020 12:16
BARP Coronavirus Update
BARP has been following the advice and suggestions of local health officials and recognizes that the greatest risk of infection is among those who are in close contact with people who have COVID-19. This includes family members, health care workers…
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Thursday, 12 March 2020 12:56
World Kidney Day
World Kidney Day- March 12, 2020 Theme: “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere- From Prevention to Detection and Equitable Access to Care Kidney disease is a non-communicable disease (NCD) which affects around 850 million people globally. Kidney disease can be delayed…
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Tuesday, 25 February 2020 08:20
VIDEO - Green Thumbs Garden Club
Members of BARP's Green Thumbs Garden Club share their gardening experiences.
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Monday, 17 February 2020 15:06
VIDEO - Vice President Remarks on Internet Liability
Vice President of BARP Dame Billie Miller remarks on internet liability at a recent Cyber Security seminar held at BARP.
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Thursday, 13 February 2020 08:06
VIDEO - President's Opening Remarks at Cyber Security Seminar
On World Safer Internet Day, President Marilyn Rice-Bowen gave the opening remarks at the BARP FLOW Cyber Security seminar.
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Tuesday, 04 February 2020 12:46
VIDEO - President Addresses Men's Health Group
President of BARP Marilyn Rice-Bowen was invited to speak to the Maurice Byer Mens Health & Educational Group in Speightstown St Peter. View the edited version of that speech.
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Sunday, 26 January 2020 09:07
Coronavirus - What you need to know
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak In January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease in Hubei Province, China to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and…
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Thursday, 23 January 2020 11:23
VIDEO - BARP Calendar Launch
View the launch of the BARP 2020 Calendar and plans for BARP's 25th Anniversary. Seated from left: Vice President Dame Billie Miller, President Marilyn Rice-Bowen, and Director Eric Smith.The BARP Calendar is available at the BARP Office, All Branches Massy…
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Wednesday, 22 January 2020 11:38
BARP 2020 Calendar
The BARP Calendar is available at the BARP Office, All Branches Massy Locations, Carlton & A1 Supermarkets, Eddies Trading in Speightstown and all City of Bridgetown Credit Union locations. Our first initiative for 2020 is the introduction of the BARP…
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Wednesday, 22 January 2020 10:16
PRESS RELEASE January 20th, 2020
BARP PRESS RELEASE JANUARY 20, 2020 BARP, the Barbados Association of Retired Persons, will be celebrating 25 years this year. In October to be exact. We are grateful for the…
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Saturday, 18 January 2020 01:33
Errol Barrow Champion of the Caribbean Community Booklet
In celebration of the legacy of the Right Excellent Errol Barrow on the 100th Anniversary of his birth, "Champion of the Caribbean" highlights two of his speeches with a foreword by Ambassador David Comissiong.
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Tuesday, 07 January 2020 15:54
BARP President's New Year Message
A Silver Year for BARP I extend New Years greetings to all BARP members and their families. 2020 will be a year of significance for BARP as we shall celebrate our 25th anniversary on October 25th 2020. At periods of…
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Friday, 03 January 2020 19:10
BARP Director Ambassador Applewhaite Awarded for National Achievement
Full article from Caricom Today » Former Deputy Secretary-General of CARICOM, Ambassador Lolita Applewhaite is among the awardees on the Barbados Independence Honours List. The list was released as Barbados celebrates its independence anniversary on Saturday. Ambassador Applewhaite received the…
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Tuesday, 10 December 2019 12:09
BARP Police Band Concert
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Monday, 18 November 2019 11:34
BARP Trust Awards Two Post-Graduate Scholarships
11 November 2019 NEWS RELEASE BARP TRUST AWARDS TWO POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship Winner Jamie Hinds Two Barbadians are currently pursuing post-graduate studies at the Cave Hill Campus of…
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019 17:27
BARP Police Band Concert
Friday December 6th, 5:30 - 7:00PM, Hastings Rock, Christ Church
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Monday, 28 October 2019 11:28
CANCELLED due to insufficent registration - Art at BARP Classes
CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICENT REGISTRATION Tuesday & Thursdays 10 am to 12pm - $40 per class. Classes start November 5th, 2019. Space is limited. Click on link to register: https://forms.gle/dCKo1ch3y5aMYpzN7 Click on link to register https://forms.gle/dCKo1ch3y5aMYpzN7
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Thursday, 17 October 2019 08:42
24th Anniversary Church Service
We Invite You to Attend the BARP 24th Anniversary Church Service.Saturday October 26, 2019 at the Black Rock SDA Church, Ellerslie Road, St. Michael at 10:30 a.m.
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Thursday, 12 September 2019 19:13
Golden Homes Insurance Renewal
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Tuesday, 10 September 2019 10:26
Caribbean Wellness Day
Saturday, September 14th, Sheraton Mall 12-5PM
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Thursday, 22 August 2019 19:53
50 Plus Magazine 2019
The latest edition of our 50 Plus Magazine is now available for download: Download now »
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Tuesday, 20 August 2019 11:37
New Online Payment Platform
BARP members, You are invited to test the NEW ONLINE PAYMENT PLATFORM. The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology is seeking to introduce a new online payment platform that will allow persons to make online payments for government services.…
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Monday, 15 July 2019 21:30
Congratulations to our New Directors
Past President Ed Bushell (R) hands over gavel to New President Marilyn Rice-BowenThe 24th Annual General Meeting of the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) took place on Saturday 13th July 2019 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Complex. BARP extends…
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Thursday, 04 July 2019 17:20
Annual Report
We're pleased to announce the 2018-2019 Annual Report is available for download.
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Wednesday, 26 June 2019 16:04
Online Survey - Barbados Digital Transformation
Complete survey here» https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J5LYRWG BARP was invited to a stakeholder meeting with the Minister in the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology (MIST). This Ministry has been mandated to put in place a master plan for a smart Barbados.…
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Monday, 24 June 2019 09:23
Our Apologies - Late Annual Report
Dear BARP Members,BARP duly apologizes for the late upload of the 2018-2019 Annual Report. The Report will be available for download on Friday June 28, 2019.We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
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Saturday, 15 June 2019 09:00
Let's Work to Prevent Elder Abuse!
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Saturday June 15, 2019. “Access to Justice: Legal, Social and Economic Services for Older Victims of Sexual, Physical and Financial Crimes” is the theme for 2019. BARP is concerned about the extensive amount of…
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Friday, 07 June 2019 12:25
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2019
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Monday, 25 March 2019 10:50
BARP Vacancies
The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) which actively promotes the independence, dignity and purpose in life of its members, representing and expressing their views and concerns, and…
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Tuesday, 12 March 2019 18:17
Discontinuation of Barbados Tax Prep Services at the BARP Office
Effective March 12, 2019, Barbados Tax Prep will no longer be stationed at the BARP office to assist members with registration for TAMIS. Members are asked to either contact or go to the Barbados Revenue Authority in Warrens or Weymouth…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2018 11:33
Get the New Issue of 50 Plus Magazine
The latest issue of BARP's Magazine 50 Plus is available at the BARP office Mervue House Hastings and the below locations. A One Supermarket Black Rock, Emerald City St Philip, Massy Supermarket Warrens, Oistins & Skymall. Jordans Supermarket Fitz village…
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Monday, 24 September 2018 21:49
BARP Globe Finance Visa Card Discontinued
BARP has been informed of the following: On September 4, 2018, the shareholders of Globe Finance Inc. and Signia Financial Group Inc. entered into an agreement to amalgamate their businesses to form a new company, SigniaGlobe Financial Group Inc. As…
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Friday, 14 September 2018 14:18
BARP Charitable Trust $10,000 Scholarship
BARP CHARITABLE TRUST OFFERING $10,000 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDIES ON AGEING BRIDGETOWN (Friday, September 13, 2018)– As Barbados celebrates Senior Citizens Month in September, and we look towards the United Nations International Day of Older Persons on October 1, 2018,…
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Sunday, 09 September 2018 12:12
BARP Statement for Senior Citizens Month
BARP STATEMENT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS MONTH, SEPTEMBER 2018 The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) is happy once again to laud and honour our members as well as the wider body of senior citizens in this month of September as…
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Tuesday, 03 July 2018 07:48
Fair Trading Commission Questionnaire
The Fair Trading Commission has developed a questionnaire to gain a greater understanding of the quality of service delivery in the Mobile Telephony Sector; identify the issues that are affecting customers; and address these issues in accordance with the Consumer…
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Sunday, 17 June 2018 20:28
No Payment by Cheque at SurePay
Health Insurance premiums can no longer be paid by cheque at any of the Surepay locations. Cheques will ONLY be accepted at the BARP office.
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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 11:43
Childhood Obesity Prevention Petition
BARP encourages everyone to sign this petition. Go to https://www.healthycaribbean.org/cop/ to sign »
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Tuesday, 10 April 2018 12:01
2017 BARP Manifesto Proposals
Re. 2017 BARP Manifesto ProposalsIn accordance with the mission of the Barbados Association of Retired Persons Inc. (BARP) to bean outstanding leader in championing the well-being of all 50 plus people in…
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Friday, 02 March 2018 15:21
BARP Vacancies
A PDF outlining the details is available for download below. The Barbados Association of Retired Persons Inc. (BARP) is seeking to fill the following positions:Business Development Officer, Executive Assistant and Receptionist.Download the details relating to the duties and responsibilities of…
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Monday, 05 February 2018 10:45
February Workshops Better Life Gardening Project
Thurs 8th Feb: Local Medicinal Herbs & Herb Drying Tues 13th Feb: Organic Pesticides, Common Disease Problems, & Pest of Ornamentals and Fruit Trees Thurs 15th Feb: Growing Common Herbs Tues 20th Feb: Growing Non-traditional Crops Limited Space. Contact BARP…
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Tuesday, 23 January 2018 09:46
Extended Opening Hours
In a special effort to facilitate our members, the BARP Office will open on the last Saturday of the month of January and February 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and will have extended hours on Monday March 26…
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Thursday, 11 January 2018 10:22
Congratulations to Dame Sandra Mason
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the Barbados Association of Retired Persons Inc. (BARP), congratulates Dame Sandra Mason on her appointment as Barbados' 8th Governor General. We are pleased that her servce as a distinguished jurist has been…
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Wednesday, 03 January 2018 10:50
Discontinuation of BARP Renewals at Barbados Postal Service
Effective January 1st, 2018, there is an additional $40.00 per year subscription which will be put towards insurance coverage for each BARP member for final expenses (payable upon death) in the amount of BDS $5,000.00. The implementation of this Life…
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Friday, 08 December 2017 20:46
October Winner
New member for the month of October Winner Ms. Sonia Murrell receives her prize from BARP Office Manager Cecilia Thompson of a manicure compliments of Bio-Beauty. Bio-Beauty is located in Coconut Walk, Hastings, Christ Church. They offer a wide range…
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Thursday, 30 November 2017 11:54
Christmas Food Drive
Please help us by donating non-perishable food items to benefit the HIV/AIDS Food Bank this Holiday Season. Items can be placed in the barrel located at the BARP Office, Mervue House, Hastings Ch. Ch.
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Thursday, 16 November 2017 15:58
BARP Raffles Prizes for New Memberships & Renewals in December
New BARP members as well as those renewing their membership in the month of December have a chance to win a security system valued at $1500 compliments of G4S, a gift basket compliments of Consolidated Finance and 1 smoke detector…
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Thursday, 16 November 2017 14:28
BARP Member Wins Prize
BARP office manager Cecilia Thompson (on left) presents prize of a weekend for 2 at Sunbay Hotel to Winner Octavia Beckles along with Executive Manager Elsa Webster at our Mervue House office. Every Month BARP will be raffling the names…
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Tuesday, 10 October 2017 09:45
Member Appreciation Day
BARP will be hosting a Member Appreciation Day on Friday October 27, 2017, from 9:00am to 7:00pm, at our new headquarters, Mervue House, Marine Gardens, Hastings, Christ Church. The event will welcome approximately 500 BARP Members to our new home…
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Tuesday, 12 September 2017 22:54
Hurricane Disaster Relief to Antigua and Barbuda
BARP is supporting the BCCI Diaster Relief Drive and is therefore inviting BARP members to participate in the donation of items as noted in the below correspondence.
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Thursday, 17 August 2017 19:33
New Issue of Fifty Plus Magazine
The 2016/2017 issue of Fifty Plus Magazine is now availble to BARP members. Copies can be picked up from the following locations: · BARP Office, Mervue House, Marine Gardens, Hastings· AONE supermarkets, Emerald City· Carlton Supermarket, Black Rock· Massy Supermarkets·…
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Friday, 11 August 2017 11:17
See Me a Poem by Michael Oxley
See me By Michael Oxley Although sometimes I feel likeI am hiding from my foesLike a soldier in a mask of camouflageJust moving around in this cloak of tatteredThreadsBut, look into my eyes and see me Sometimes too, I feel…
Thursday, 03 August 2017 11:00
Don't Miss Golden Soca Saturday, August 12th
GOLDEN SOCA - This Saturday August 12th at the Sea Rocks Dome, Maxwell Christ Church; the show starts at 6:00 PM. Tickets $50 and $60 from CS Pharmacy and all Ticket Pal locations. Catering to BARP members and anyone who…
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Monday, 24 July 2017 11:18
Stansfeld Scott Job Opportunity
At Stansfeld Scott, there is a job opportunity within the Human Resources team in the area of Recruitment. BARP members who were former Human Resources Practitioners might be interested in working on a flexible part-time basis. See the below details:…
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Wednesday, 21 June 2017 01:16
We've Moved
The BARP Office has moved from Collymore Rock; we are now located at Mervue House, Marine Gardens, Hastings, Christ Church. Please also note our new telephone numbers: Telephone: (246) 538-BARP(2277) Fax: (246) 538-2284. Our business hours are Monday to Friday,…
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Tuesday, 13 June 2017 19:51
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
This year’s 2017 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) theme, “Understand and End Financial Abuse of Older People: A Human Rights Issue.”, focuses on the prominent issue of financial abuse, as older persons often depend on others to “look after”…
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Thursday, 08 June 2017 13:33
2017 BARP Annual General Meeting
NOTICE is hereby given that the Twenty-second Annual General Meeting of Members of BARBADOS ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS INC (“the Company”) will be held at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two Mile Hill, St Michael, on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at…
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Tuesday, 09 May 2017 10:15
NOTICE - Martinique Visitors
A group from Martinique between the ages of 50-70 years old will be visiting Barbados from May 21st – 26th, 2017 and are interested in meeting with BARP Members to have a friendly exchange in English and French, as well…
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Thursday, 04 May 2017 10:57
The Story Club
The Story Club is an exciting and stimulating programme to assist young children in developing a love and a passion for reading. The programme currently targets primary school aged children. • Are you fond of children, are you fond of…
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Wednesday, 03 May 2017 19:24
The Importance of Reading Labels
Download this seminar PDF presented by Mrs.Margaret Campbell-Leslie Deputy Director (Ag), Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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Wednesday, 03 May 2017 19:02
Key Considerations in Selecting a Nursing/Residential Home
Download this seminar PDF presented by Shirley-Ann Brathwaite RN/RM/CHN - Advisory and Inspection Coordinator for Nursing Homes, Senior Citizens and Maternity Homes
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Thursday, 13 April 2017 00:01
NOTICE - Nominations/Motions
The President, Treasurer and two Directors of Barbados Association of Retired Persons Inc. (BARP) will retire at the Annual General Meeting to be held later this year and are eligible for reelection.…
Friday, 03 March 2017 19:32
BLGP Workshop Presentation
View the presentation for the recently completed Better Life Gardening Project workshops held on February 21 and March 1, 2017 at Skymall, Haggatt Hall.
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Wednesday, 22 February 2017 09:11
BIDC Mentorship Programme
‘Holding Hands’ The Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) is seeking mentors for its “Holding Hands” mentorship programme. This forms an integral part of the overall structure of the Corporation’s Small Business Development Centre which now assumes much greater importance…
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Tuesday, 21 February 2017 07:23
Massy Card Loyalty Points for BARP Members
BARP members get more rewards with the Massy Card. BARP Members earn triple points at locations accepting both the Massy Credit and Loyalty Cards.
Saturday, 11 February 2017 09:30
Learn About our Consumer Corner
GENERAL SCOPE AND PURPOSE Consumer Corner is a medium through which BARP members can be advised of their rights as a consumer. It will provide guidance and also it will inform the membership of advocacy initiatives on their…
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Wednesday, 16 November 2016 22:03
One People One Barbados Human Chain
In celebration of Barbados' 50th Anniversary of Indepence, on Monday, 28th November at 9:30 am to 11:00 am 92,000 persons are needed to join the human chain link. BARP members are encouraged to participate. To join the human link effort:…
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