guilty yesterday to wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

Ronald Anthony Daniels, 40, of Hamilton Parish also admitted possession of an offensive weapon in a public place on or about February 13.

He entered the pleas during the monthly arraignments session in Supreme Court, which Governor Lord Waddington attended.

Also appearing was dentist Vincent Bridgewater, who has pleaded not guilty to 18 charges relating to alleged fraudulent insurance claims.

And a new trial date was set for William Albert Smith, 66, who has denied setting fire to Progressive Labour Party headquarters, allegedly on the eve of its grand opening last year.

Asking for social and psychiatric reports before sentencing, Daniels' lawyer Mr. Richard Hector said the offence had been "completely out of character'' for him.

He was a family man and a person of good character, Mr. Hector said.

The lawyer added the victim, Terry Lee Wood, had been Daniels' supervisor.

Daniels worked at the Shelly Bay MarketPlace, where the afternoon attack occurred. Wood received cuts to his head and back.

Chief Justice the Hon. Sir James Astwood agreed to a social inquiry report but refused to order a psychiatric report saying he didn't want to waste the court psychiatrists' time.

He remanded Daniels in custody until June 22, ordering him to appear for sentencing at 9.30 a.m. that morning.

A September 20 trial date was set for Bridgewater, 52, represented by Mr.

Julian Hall MP.

He is accused of obtaining more than $21,000 from BF&M by allegedly issuing false dental work claims between April 10, 1989 and November 16, 1990. His bail was extended.

Smith's case was set down for trial on August 16. Charged with arson and breaking and entering with intent to commit arson last February 15, he was due to be tried on May 4.