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: Sunny with cloudy periods with a few scattered light to moderate showers mainly over western and northwestern districts. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A low to mid-level trough will be affecting the island. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few brief scattered light showers. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Light easterly breeze from 10 to 20 km/h (6 to 12 mph). Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Light east-northeasterly to easterly breeze from 10 to 20 km/h (6 to 12 mph). Marine Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Smooth to moderate in open water with northerly swells ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 metres (3 to 5 ft) and increasing. Expect a light chop along the west coast. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Smooth to moderate in open water with swells ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 metres (3 to 5 ft) and increasing. Expect a light chop along the west coast. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) 12:36 a.m. High tide (Second) 2:00 p.m. Low Tide (First) 7:31 a.m. Low tide (Second) 7:30 p.m. Sunrise 5:47 a.m. Sunset 5:50 p.m.

As we’re getting close to the business end of things in the Prime Minister’s Cup, this time on Let’s Play Ball we feature a team that is establishing itself among the top ranked.

A US port workers strike on Tuesday could have serious implications for the holiday season in Barbados. It could cause prices to skyrocket. Longshore workers at the ports from Maine to Texas are set to walk off the job next week staging what could become the most disruptive strike in the US economy in decades. The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other sectors are keeping a close eye on the developments. Trevor Thorpe reports.