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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Bahamas Information Services Updates
NASSAU, The Bahamas - Godfather of Bahamian Music Ronnie Butler has been inducted into the Caribbean Hall of Fame, and is the fourth Bahamian to earn the distinction – after Sir Lynden O. Pindling, Sir Sidney Poitier, and Eddie Minnis. He was unable to travel to the special gala event at the Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston, October 25, to receive his award. As such, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson formally presented Mr. Butler with his plaque today at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. Ms. Deandra Hamilton of the communications company, Magnetic Media, had represented Mr. Butler at the ceremonies in Jamaica.
Also nominated in the Caribbean Hall of Fame music category along with Mr. Butler were: Shaggy, Beenie Man, and Taurus Riley. Mr. Butler’s distinguished musical career has spanned decades since he was 16 years old. The musical icon is best known for hit songs like “Burma Road,” “Married Man,” “Age Ain’t Nuttin’ But a Number” and many others that have become central to the music and cultural fabric of Bahamian life. Photos show Mr. Butler presented with his Caribbean Hall of Fame Plaque by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson as Ms. Deandra Hamilton looks on; Mr. Butler with his plaque and with photo of the ceremonies in Jamaica; and being serenaded by the Government High School Band. (BIS Photos/Patrick Hanna).
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