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This year’s BSF Nationals one of the most competitive

THE Bahamas Softball Federation’s 2016 BTC National Round Robin Championships turned out to be one of the most competitive in quite some time.

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New national champions

All tournament long, the Johnson’s Lady Truckers proved that they were the more dominant team in the ladies’ division of the Bahamas Softball Federation’s BTC National Round Robin.

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Truckers dominate ladies’ division for the victory

WHILE the Johnson’s Lady Truckers literally dominated the ladies’ division, the men’s division of the Bahamas Softball Federation’s BTC National Championships’ round robin was a topsy turvy one.

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UPDATED: Katriona Gilbert sentenced to 18 years for manslaughter of Ariel Lowe

A WOMAN who strangled her girlfriend and then lit her bedroom afire in a jealous rage was sentenced yesterday to 18 years in prison as part of a plea deal after she admitted responsibility for her role in a domestic dispute that turned fatal.

Sports Notes

THE MVP in Financial Bowling League competition last night was Kevin B Williams of the Strike Force with an impressive 243 high game and a 619 high three game set.

Woman back in court next week for hearing over murder of friend

A WOMAN will return to the Supreme Court next week for another status hearing concerning her trial in the death of a female friend.

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Lawyer fears for client in hurricane-hit prison

A LAWYER yesterday expressed concern for his client’s stay in prison, which had been affected by the passing of Hurricane Matthew.

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Man accused over death of son back in court in two weeks

A MAN awaiting trial concerning the death of his son will return to the Supreme Court in two weeks for a status hearing on his case.

CITY BOWLING LEAGUE ACTION HEATS UP

THE most valuable player in City Bowling League competition last night was a red hot Lee Davis of Ten Back Strikers, who crushed the pins for a huge 269 high game and a blistering 714 high three game set.

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Case of sex assault against a minor is discontinued

A CASE was discontinued yesterday against a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor nearly five years ago.

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New NPSA champions

The Johnson’s Lady Truckers celebrated another New Providence Softball Association ladies’ championship title, this time sweeping the Sunshine Auto Lady Wildcats in three straight games at the Banker’s Field over the weekend.

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Wildcats shut out Operators, Truckers eliminate Stingers

The pennant-winning Sunshine Auto Wildcats had a “wild response” from their watching fans as they shut out the Bommer G Lady Operators 23-0, but the Johnson’s Lady Truckers had theirs suffering “pins and needles” as they eliminated the defending champions Lady Stingers 5-4 as the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) completed their reduced best-of-three playoff series in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.

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Guard Taylor moves to pro ranks in Iraq this fall

FOLLOWING a stellar collegiate career, Bahamian basketball player D’Shon Taylor makes the transition to the professional ranks this fall.

Judge delays decision over murder trials

A JUDGE has reserved his decision concerning which of two murder trials he will adjourn to a later date.

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SANNIE Vs RENALDO: NFL PICKS WEEK 6

RENALDO: Thursday night football is an awful product. Everyone knows it’s an awful product, and you never forget to set your fantasy lineup in time.

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Hurricane forces delay in trial of men accused of killing press secretary

TWO men scheduled to stand trial for the murder of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s press secretary, Latore Mackey, face another delay in the start of their case.

Atlantis guests vow to return despite Matthew's unwelcome disruption

DESPITE spending nearly 24 hours in makeshift shelters in the Atlantis Paradise Island resort's Imperial Ballroom, several visitors and guests told The Tribune “it was an experience they will never forget” and they were “definitely” coming back to the Bahamas.

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Lady Truckers win opener

The Lady Truckers outslugged the defending champions Lady Stingers 21-13 to snatch a 1-0 lead in their New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) best-of-5 semi-final playoffs.

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Man jailed for 45 years for part in ‘cold-blooded’ killing

A MAN was sentenced to 45 years in prison yesterday for his role in a murder that a judge described as “cold-blooded and calculated”.

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Two jailed for taking part in murder plot

TWO men were sentenced to 30 years in prison yesterday after a Supreme Court judge condemned their “casual” acceptance to involve themselves in a murder plot.