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Retirees urged to leverage spending power

Retirees urged to leverage spending power Article by May 6, 2021 Senior citizens in Barbados are looking to “shake things up” and exercise their consumer rights by setting up a consumer protection body within the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP). President of BARP Marilyn Rice-Bowen gave the indication on Wednesday as the association continued its discussion with the Fair Trading Commission (FTC), aimed at raising awareness among members about consumer issues and the rights and responsibilities of elderly consumers. She said the decision to establish a consumer protection agency comes amid ongoing concerns from members about some trade practices here. “We need to shake up and really and truly look towards forming a consumer body within BARP,” said Rice-Bowen, as she reminded members “you have rights too, and you have extensive purchasing power”.

BARP salutes heroes and workers - Barbados Today

BARP salutes heroes and workers Article by April 28, 2021 The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) has issued a message to mark National Heroes Day and May Day. Below is the full text of the address:  Saluting Our Heroes and Workers This year, both National Heroes Day and May Day provide opportunity for us to reflect on the contribution of our National Heroes and workers to nation-building. Our Heroes were dedicated and steadfast in their resolve to the cause of making Barbados a better and more equitable place for all its people. On this year’s celebration of National Heroes day, Barbados continues its struggle to contain the COVID-19 virus which has unfortunately claimed 44 lives, the majority being seniors.

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