Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A weak low-level trough will be affecting the island. General Forecast: Mix of sunshine and clouds with a few brief scattered light showers. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A weak low-level trough will be affecting the island. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few brief scattered light to moderate showers. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Moderate east-northeasterly to easterly breeze from 25 to 35 km/h (16 to 22 mph). Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate easterly breeze from 30 to 35 km/h (19 to 22 mph). Marine Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters (5 to 8 ft.) and increasing. Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution. Beach goers are advised to use beaches with on duty lifeguards. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters (5 to 8 ft.). Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution. Beach goers are advised to use beaches with on duty lifeguards. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) 8:36 a.m. High tide (Second) 9:02 p.m. Low Tide (First) 1:58 a.m. Low tide (Second) 2:52 p.m. Sunrise 6:22 a.m. Sunset 5:46 p.m.

There is a need for robust legislation related to heritage sites and terrestrial archaeological resources. The call was from the Deputy Director at the Barbados Museum and Historical Society, Kevin Farmer. He was speaking at an event entitled “Ancestral Voices from the Newton Burial Ground,” held at Bajan Artforms in Pelican Village. Mr Farmer says while the Government has passed legislation for marine resources, there is a need now to look at the land aspect of the matter. He says that while there is some legislation in place, it is not as in-depth as it needs to be especially with a lot of construction expected in the upcoming years.

The red millipedes now quite prevalent in Barbados may have come through the ports of entry. That is the word from the director of the Centre for Biosecurity Studies at the University of the West Indies, Dr Kirk Douglas. Our reporter Ackeem Clinkett tells us more.