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 dominant across the island. General Forecast: Mix of sunshine and clouds with a few scattered light showers. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A ridge pattern will be dominant across the island. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few scattered light showers. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Moderate easterly to east-southeasterly breeze from 30 to 35 km/h (19 to 22 mph). Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate easterly breeze from 20 to 35 km/h (12 to 22 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 ) and increasing. 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 ) and increasing. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) 2:14 a.m. High tide (Second) 2:59 p.m. Low Tide (First) 8:38 a.m. Low tide (Second) 8:43 p.m. Sunrise 5:40 a.m. Sunset 6:12 p.m.

As part of the St. Joseph We Gatherin’ activities, Springer’s Community Pillars and The Lodge School provided plenty of entertainment during a special St. Joseph T20 tape ball cricket final, before a heavy downpour forced both teams to share the spoils. Batting first at the Grantley Adams Memorial School grounds, Springer’s Community Pillars posted 180 for 6 from their allotted overs. Devon Philips led the scoring with 43 off 27 balls, while Shmario Depeiza added 32 and Jermaine Bullen remained unbeaten on 31. CBC’s Damien Best reports. In reply, The Lodge were off to a shaky start at 9 for 2 after two overs, but then the rain brought an end to proceedings and both teams were declared joint champions.

Fresh concerns have been raised over the length of time it takes for juvenile matters to reach the law courts. This comes as the Government Minister responsible for overseeing children’s rights advocates for the introduction of a family court specifically to handle child-related cases. These issues were highlighted today at a Child Care Board Walk against Child Abuse. Our Anesta Henry has the report.