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 the dominant feature. General Forecast: Cloudy during the morning, becoming a mixture 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: Partly cloudy with brief isolated light showers. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Moderate easterly to east-northeasterly breeze from 30 to 35 km/h (19 to 22 mph). Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate easterly to east-northeasterly 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 ). Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution. Beachgoers 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 2.0 meters ( 5 to 7 ft ). Small craft operators and sea bathers should exercise caution. Beachgoers are advised to use beaches with on-duty lifeguards. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) 6:28 a.m. High tide (Second) 6:15 p.m. Low Tide (First) 11:54 a.m. Low tide (Second) -:- Sunrise 6:25 a.m. Sunset 5: 52 p.m.

Authorities intend to double production on the farm at Dodds Prison over the next six to eight months. Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams says this will begin immediately and be done in a phased approach. He was speaking following a tour of the farm at the St. Philip Prison. Superintendent of Prisons Decarlo Payne says this signals the beginning of a new dynamic programme for the farm expansion project.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the UWI Cave Hill Campus marks its golden anniversary and as the largest faculty has been responsible for contributing to the workforce in Barbados and the region in a major way. The media launch today served as a celebration of the faculty’s rich history and immense contribution to education and the partnerships which brought the faculty to where it is presently.