Payment options for BARP Membership and Life Benefit. Note: new cards will be mailed to all members.

1. Dropbox at BARP (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Cheques Only)
2. BARP Office
3. Surepay counters islandwide & Online.
   Online Payments
4. Surepay Online
5. First Citizens
6. City of Bridgetown Credit Union
7. Public Workers Credit Union. 
8. M Money.
   
   

Payment options for the Group Health Insurance Plan

(Make all cheques payable to Gallagher Insurance Brokers (Barbados) Ltd.)

1. Any SurePay location islandwide
2. Surepay Online.
3. Drop Box (24/7) on the exterior of Gallagher Brokers building located at Stanley Centre, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael. CHEQUES ONLY made out to Gallagher Insurance Brokers (Barbados) Ltd.
4. Gallagher payee option with RBC Royal Bank
5. Gallagher third-party transfers for all other banks
6. Via Standing Order with your local bank.

We are excited to announce that BARP will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2020.

The Health and Safety of our members and partners is paramount and against this background we have ensured that alternative online payment options are available to ensure that our members STAY INDOORS.

Today I want to use this space to impress upon the children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and godchildren that this is YOUR TIME TO SHOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE

Technology is second nature for you – assist your loved ones by making their online payments – let them STAY INDOORS.

INCREASE IN LIFE BENEFIT

The premium for our Life Benefit has been increased to $58.00 per year an increase of $18.00. The Board of Directors confirmed the increase following talks with our Broker Gallagher Insurance.

Our options were as follows; de-link and pay the annual premium of ( approx. $186 ) .

Here is what you can expect from BARP during the first few weeks of reopening:

1. Members will be asked to conduct business using a staggered payment method. Members whose memberships have expired up to April 30, 2020, will be asked to visit the office from June 22, 2020 to July 10, 2020, to renew their membership.
2. Those whose memberships have expired during the month of May are asked to visit the office from July 13-22, 2020.
3. Those whose memberships have expired in June or July can make arrangements to visit the office from July 3-August 7, 2020.
4. This system would allow BARP to safely operate in adherence with the to the COVID-19 guidelines of social distancing and more importantly protecting our members.
5. We have extended the amnesty for BARP Membership until July 31, 2020, giving members additional time to renew their cards.

Parking Arrangement

1. Parking will be very limited in the BARP parking lot.
2. Members will be asked to use alternate parking on the outside without inconveniencing neighboring property owners.
3. There will be two 20x20 tents placed in the car park to accommodate members who are waiting on the outside of the Office. Chairs will be placed 6ft comfortably and safely wait before entering the office.
4. We have asked PomMarine Hotel to allow our members to park in the car park adjacent to the hotel during this period.

COVID-19 Guidelines

1. Members will be required to wear masks while in the office. NO MASK, NO ENTRY!
2. Temperature checks will be taken before entering the building.
3. Hands will be sanitized before entry.
4. Seating on the inside will be adjusted in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.
5. Opening times will remain 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
6. Numbers in the office will be very limited and extra would be accommodated with seating under the tents in the car park.
7. Security personnel will be on site to provide guidance.

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 Management of BARP

April 14th, 2020
President Marilyn Rice-Bowen discusses the new shopping schedule for seniors during the COVID-19 curfew with hosts Admiral and Kimberley.

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 the high risk group while complimenting those who kept a safe distance.

BARP wishes to advise that the 25th Annual General Meeting scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2020 has now been postponed until further notice.

We actively encourage our members to take the necessary precautions to remain safe and in good health.

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.