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 time period.

Group Health Insurance - the insurance companies will cover everyone for a 60 day period 1st April to 31st May, 2020; therefore, your health insurance policies will not lapse.

Group Health Insurance - the insurance companies will cover everyone for a 60 day period 1st April to 31st May, 2020; therefore, your health insurance policies will not lapse. 

Will a grace period be implemented for those members who cannot leave their homes (COVID-19 Measures/Fears) or have no means of making online payments?

In light of the current situation the country faces with COVID-19 and the anticipated restrictions that will be imposed as matters develop, note that we spoke to insurers who are fully aware and have communicated their willingness to work with us the broker and the members of BARP during this ordeal. Insurers understand the situation is a fluid one which may therefore require the panel to revisit their position and/or decisions as the situation evolves/progress. At this stage, both insurers and the Gallagher team are encouraging that members consider using the online payment option, through Gallagher Payee option on RBC Royal Bank or Gallagher online Third Party transfers for all other banks to facilitate payment of premiums where it may be difficult to utilize any of the other payment options available, or, where certain restrictions imposed by the authorities will pose a challenge.

Notwithstanding, do note if the online option is not possible in your case, that insurers are happy to extend the payment deadline to May 31st, pending further updates from the authorities. At that point, should developments pose a further problem or restrictions remain in place, a further extension will be contemplated and communicated. Kindly note that members will be held covered during this time.

Please be advised , Effective April 1, payments will be accepted with respect to the renewal and members will be able to pay in advance if they wish after April 1, 2020. Also, persons who wish to pay in advance now can pay Gallagher either through the drop down menu on RBC or as a Third Party payment on all other banks.

How can I get more information?

Should BARP members have additional queries our team at Gallagher is readily available to assist. Queries can be sent to our general This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or BARP members may contact any of our team members listed below:

Jeannette Barrow 246-434-2215 or 246-826-5821 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kevin Carter 246-434-2228 or 246-231-7244 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Alison Best 246-434-2225 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kerrie-Ann White 246-434-2251 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Darryl Chandler 246-434-2264 or 246-231-5483 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tito Gulstone 246-434-2243 or 246-230-4807 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Karen 246-434-2236 or 246-230-4814 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Michelle Rock 246-434-2267 or 246-234-4827 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rosalind Bowen 246-434-2248 or 246-231-7879 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Scott Stollmeyer 246-434-2234 or 246-233-7698 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Gallagher Insurance Brokers (Barbados) Limited. Stanley Centre, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael, BB11059, Barbados.

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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.

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 Organization, on Tuesday, March 17, recommended that persons suffering with COVID-19 symptoms avoid taking Ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anton Best, speaking at a press conference at Ilaro Court today, noted that the Ministry was alerted to the fact that in some places where NSAIDs were used, patients worsened.

He said: “Right now, the recommendation is to focus on the use of paracetamol for pain and for fever reduction, as opposed to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Ibuprofen, Voltaren, Cataflam and other drugs in that category [such as] aspirin.”

Barbadians are being advised to avoid using products containing Ibuprofen if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.  According to the Barbados Drug Service, over-the-counter Ibuprofen products are:

• Advil 200mg in 2s of a box of 50s
• Advil caplets and tablets 200mg 24s
• Advil Cold and Sinus
• Advil Infant drops 15ml
• Advil Liquid Gels
• Advil Migraine Gel 20s
• Advil PM 30/50 packs of 2s
• Advil PM Bottle 20s
• Children’s Advil Liquid
• Ibufen Liquid
• Ibuprofen 400mg by Health 2000
• Ibuprofen 400mg tablets Bristol 84s
• Ibuprofen Gel Rub
• Motrin Children Elixir 1oz
• Motrin Children Elixir 4oz
• Motrin Infant Drops
• Motrin PM Caplets 20s
• Perofen 400mg by Remedica
• Thornton and Ross Ibuprofen 200mg tab
• Thornton and Ross Suspension 100ml bottle
• Westmead Flamingo Ibuprofen 200mg tab 24s

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https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/avoid-taking-ibuprofen-for-covid-19-symptoms/

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 extremely successful as seen by the crowd shopping, and BARP endorses the effort. Full video report coming soon.

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 effect until March 31st, 2020.

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 effect until March 31st, 2020.

The public is invited to tune in as BARP presents a Panel Discussion focusing on the Coronavirus on 

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2020:

• In an effort to serve you better, BARP's Health Insurance premiums can be paid at any of the 41 convenient SurePay locations.
• Payments for Health Premiums may also be made via Standing Order.
• The option is available for premium payments to be made monthly, quarterly or annually.
• It is important to note that the BARP office will no longer be accepting Group Health Insurance payments.

If you have any queries, please contact:

Gallagher Insurance Brokers (Barbados) Limited
246.434.2200
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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/