CBC News Barbados

Here is tonight’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A surface to mid-level ridge pattern is the dominant feature. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few brief scattered light to moderate showers. Tomorrow From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A tropical wave will be approaching this island. General Forecast: Mix of sunshine and clouds with a few brief scattered light to moderate showers. Wind Forecasts Gentle east-southeasterly to easterly breeze at around 20 km/h (12 mph). Tomorrow From 6:00 a.m. Gentle easterly to east-northeasterly breeze from 20 to 30 km/h (12 to 19 mph). Marine Forecasts Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Calm to smooth in open water with swells ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 meters (2 to 3 ft.). Tomorrow From 6:00 a.m. Calm to smooth in open water with swells ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 meters (2 to 3 ft.). Extreme Temperatures Max. Air Temp for Today 32.3 °CMin. Air Temp for Today 26.4 °C

Mark ‘Venom’ Griffith has three-peated as the Barbados Road Tennis Open men’s champion, while former champion Kim Holder has reclaimed the women’s title. The action in the finals was last night at the Wildey Gymnasium.

Determined to improve student outcomes at the island’s schools, the authorities have embarked on training for the educators. The intention is to facilitate a higher quality of teaching. Sharika Griffith reports.