The Central Bank of Barbados said that, as of 5:00 p.m. on June 29, 2026, 157 pension payments remained outstanding, comprising 91 public sector pensions due on June 26 and 66 National Insurance pensions due on June 29. It said it is working with the National Insurance and Social Security Service, relevant government agencies and financial institutions to complete the remaining payments as quickly as possible. The unpaid pensions relate to account validation and processing matters that must be corrected before payment instructions can be completed. The bank said this remediation work is being treated as a priority and advised affected pensioners not to pay any person or institution to correct account information or secure release of a pension payment. Further updates are to be provided as additional payments are completed.
Central Bank of Barbados2026-06-29
Central Bank of Barbados reports 157 pension payments remain outstanding due to account validation and processing issues
The Central Bank of Barbados said 157 pension payments were still outstanding as of 5:00 p.m. on June 29, 2026, including 91 public sector pensions due on June 26 and 66 National Insurance pensions due on June 29. The delays were linked to account validation and processing issues that must be corrected before payments can be released. The bank said further updates will follow as more payments are completed.