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.