Retiring Benefits

Legislation governing the payment of retiring benefits to public servants, processed by this Directorate is found in the Laws of Barbados CAP 20, CAP 25, CAP 30, CAP 37, CAP 56, CAP 115A and the Pensions Regulations 1947.  Circular No. 14/1989 M.P. 6004/7 Vol. 1 dated 1989-09-20 is also relevant.

When requesting retiring benefits for an officer, ensure that: -

(a) Forms are fully and accurately completed and submitted to the Director General (Human resources) – People Resourcing and Compliance Directorate at least 4 to 6 months before the date of retirement of the officer;

(b) Forms for stored pension benefits are submitted as soon as possible after resignation of the officer;

(c) All relevant documents are attached. These include:-

- the officer’s option form;

- birth/baptismal certificates,

- marriage certificate - in case of married female (both or all marriage certificates if married more that once, unless the current marriage certificate has the maiden name which appears on the birth/baptismal certificate),

- service records/affidavits in the standard format where necessary,

- where appropriate, death certificates and affidavits,

- the officer’s National Registration Number,

- letter of voluntary retirement where relevant,

- (all) relevant letters of appointment.