Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: Localized activity will be affecting the island. General Forecast: Across Central, western and southern districts: Sunny at first becoming mostly cloudy with breaks of sunshine with scattered moderate to heavy showers and a very slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Elsewhere: Partly Sunny and Warm. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A weak ridge pattern will be dominant. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few brief scattered light showers. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Light north-northeasterly to north-northwesterly breeze at around 10 km/h (6 mph). Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Light north-northwesterly to north-northeasterly breeze at around 10 km/h (6 mph). Marine Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Smooth to moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 meters (3 to 7 ft.). Expect a light chop along the west coast. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Smooth to moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 meters (3 to 7 ft.). Expect a light chop along the west coast. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) 3:03 a.m. High tide (Second) 3:17 p.m. Low Tide (First) 9:03 a.m. Low tide (Second) 9:08 p.m. Sunrise 5:47 a.m. Sunset 5:48 p.m.

Further economic opportunities for Barbadians may soon be generated in the renewable energy sector. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds says they now have to look at ways to allow Barbadians to sell electricity.

Barbadian songwriters are being told to scale up their craft and aim for the global market. The advice from Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation Carol Roberts. She was speaking during the opening ceremony of the International Songwriting Camp, being held in collaboration with the Copyright Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Incorporated.