Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A ridge pattern is rebuilding across the island. General Forecast: Mix of sunshine and clouds with a few brief scattered light to moderate showers. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A ridge pattern will be the dominant feature. General Forecast: Partly cloudy with brief isolated light showers. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Moderate easterly breeze at around 30 km/h (19 mph). Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate easterly breeze at around 30 km/h (19 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.). Small craft operators and sea bathers along western coastlines should exercise caution. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate in open water with northerly 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) 5:53 a.m. High tide (Second) 5:24 p.m. Low Tide (First) 11:01 a.m. Low tide (Second) –:– Sunrise 5:49 a.m. Sunset 5:36 p.m.

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has identified five principles she believes can bring about a cultural shift to take Barbados forward. She revealed what she calls the Beacons of Barbados Renewal, as she addressed the Barbados Labour Party’s 85th Annual Conference. Ms. Mottley told those gathered at the Christ Church Foundation School she expects them to be refined and go out as a settled policy of the BLP and the Government of Barbados. The first principle is voices of accountability, which encourages every Bajan to speak up and take responsibility when they see something going wrong in this country. The second, guardians of cleanliness, promotes pride in the environment and pushes Barbadians to keep their communities and beaches clean. Prime Minister Mottley has also called on the Ministers of Education and Environment to ensure schools are transformed. The third principle is called agents of respect and is one which the Prime Minster admits is complex. The fourth principle, which the Prime Minster identified as her favourite, calls for Barbadians to be creators of solutions. The last principle of the Beacons of Barbados Renewal, is embracing global citizenship.

Barbados-born basketballer Hason Ward has signed an NBA exhibit-10 contract with the Boston Celtics for the 2024-2025 season. The former Lester Vaughn school student, who resided in St. Thomas, will be with Boston’s G-league affiliate, the ‘Maine Celtics’, to start the year. Ward who is 6 feet 9 inches tall, and plays centre position started his U.S college career at Virginia Commonwealth University, before transferring to Iowa State for his final two seasons. He participated in four pre-draft workouts before being picked up by the Sacramento Kings for the NBA summer league. This past summer, he made his professional debut as he played 13 games with the Scarborough shooting stars in the Canadian League, where he averaged 1.5 blocks per game, and shot 65.2% from the field. President of the Barbados Amateur Basketball Association Francis Williams says it’s a great achievement and serves as an inspiration to others.