BARP names new board

The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) has elected new members to its Board of Directors following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting held on July 28, 2022 at the Hilton Barbados Resort.

Dame Billie Miller continues as the organisation’s Vice-President having been re-elected unopposed, while a new face, chartered accountant Orson Simpson takes up the post of Board Secretary.

He replaces Henry Barrow who now holds the position on the Board as a Director. Irene Sandiford-Garner and Lennox Prescod have also been elected to the posts of Directors.

Irene Sandiford-Garner

They will all serve for a two-year period ending in 2024. The full Board comprises Marilyn Rice-Bowen (President), Dame Billie Miller (Vice-President), Orson Simpson (Secretary), Monica Hinds (Treasurer), Irene Sandiford-Garner, Lennox Prescod, Clorinda Alleyne, Henry Barrow and Eric Smith (Directors).

Rice-Bowen in welcoming the new Directors said: “We are delighted to welcome the mix of talent and experience amongst this team as we continue to do our utmost to help our members, indeed all seniors in this country, to enjoy a good quality of life in their golden years.”

This diverse all-volunteer, nine-member governing body will tackle issues ranging from pension to health care, technology and cyber security awareness as well as elder abuse. The BARP president also lauded retiring Directors Lolita Applewhaite, Professor Andrew Downes and Keith “Tony” Marshall for their outstanding contribution to the organisation.

This year’s AGM was well attended and members were informed about the organisation’s performance during this turbulent pandemic period under the theme “Adjusting Your Sails”.  (PR)