Police have officially identified the deceased in last night’s police-involved shooting at Odessa McClean Drive, My Lord’s Hill St. Micheal. He is 22-year-old Jacobi Kamau Grannum of Odessa McClean Road, St. Michael. Grannum was identified by a close family member.

Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Synopsis: A ridge pattern is the dominant feature. General Forecast:  Partly sunny with a few isolated light showers. Haze Outlook: A layer of slight dust haze will be visible across the island. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A ridge pattern will be the dominant feature. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few scattered light showers. Haze Outlook: A layer of slight dust haze will be visible across the island. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Moderate easterly breeze from 30 to 35 km/h (19 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 2.0 meters ( 5 to 7 ft ) and increasing. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 meters ( 5 to 7 ft ). Small craft operators and sea bathers along western coastlines should exercise caution. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) 12:30 a.m. High tide (Second) 11:25 p.m. Low Tide (First) 05:23 a.m. Low tide (Second) 5:42 p.m. Sunrise 05:48 a.m. Sunset 5:41 p.m.

A major effort is being undertaken to speed up the current lengthy and frustrating process of property transactions, endured by locals and non-Barbadians. It’s being spearheaded by Government, with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley indicating the time has come to make it easier for Barbadians to own land. Anesta Henry has the report.