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Fifty Plus Magazine Fifty Plus, the magazine of the Barbados Association of Retired Persons, is published twice a year and distributed free of charge to all 24,000 BARP members and is also available for purchase in bookstores and other retail outlets. It is designed to appeal to all persons aged 50 and over in Barbados and beyond.
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Volunteering BARP is always looking for volunteers from all walks of life to help us in all sorts of ways. Maybe you can give us just an hour or so a week to help with the Buddy Telephone Scheme, or perhaps you would like to join us for a few hours in the office and help with a wide range of administrative tasks.
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Golden Health Insurance BARP GoldenHealth Plan by the Insurance Corporation of Barbados The affordable BARP GoldenHealth Insurance Plan with its wide range of benefits, designed and provided by Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited, is about to enter its third successful year.
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BARP Senior Citizens Awards The Barbados Association of Retired Persons is pleased to announce the launch of the BARP Senior Citizens Awards, which will be presented on an annual basis to people over the age of 50 whose contribution to the community and to the country may not otherwise have been adequately recognised.
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  • About Us

    Dedicated to improving the quality of life of older persons throughout the island, The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) is a non-profit, non governmental organisation (NGO) which actively promotes the independence, dignity and purpose in life of its members, representing and expressing their views and concerns, and taking action to bring about change. With over 24,000 members, BARP is one of the largest organisations of its kind in Barbados and one of the fastest growing. Faced with the high cost of living, many BARP members find the Association’s benefits and discounts scheme extremely helpful, saving them between five and twenty-five percent at over 500 businesses throughout the island, including insurance companies, health services and hardware suppliers.Also popular is BARP’s packed diary of entertainment and social events, as well their range of educational seminars and workshops where members can learn about topics of particular interest to the over 50’s.Other benefits of BARP membership include a free Legal Guidance Service, a Personal Assistance Fund for members in dire need and the BARP GoldenHealth Insurance Plan which is available to eligible BARP members.  BARP members also receive the BARP Magazine, Fifty Plus, free of charge, twice a year.BARP is also proud of the fact…






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