Family Struggles After Loss of Sole Breadwinner

10
Mannie James was a popular face on Jolly Beach where he sold jet ski tours to tourists (Facebook photo)

On the night of July 31, Mannie James, a 45-year-old provider from Bendals, met a tragic end during a police chase, echoing shockwaves across Antigua and Barbuda.

Reports reveal the pursuit and gunfire exchange that led to James’ demise in Gray’s Farm.

Nearly two months later, the James family, left without their sole breadwinner, grapples with eviction from their Gray’s Farm home, intensifying the challenges for the now family of three—partner Mariesa Hixon and their young children.

Hixon, seeking employment, resides temporarily with her daughter at a friend’s house, separated from her son, compounding her burden.

The incident has ignited public outrage, manifesting as the #justiceformannie hashtag. James’ cousin, Craig Knight, advocates for justice, transparency, and government support, emphasizing the need for counseling and financial aid for the children.

As the community mourns, Inspector Frankie Thomas notes that investigations into the incident persist.

Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Antigua!
We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages.
Contact us at [email protected]

10 COMMENTS

  1. In 2023 WOMEN STILL SITTING WAITING ON MEN MONEY TO EAT AND LIVE

    YOU SHOULD BE SO ASHAMED TO SAY IN 2023 YOU AS A WOMAN DEPENDING ONLY ON A MAN SALARY …. So he dead and now you struggling girl byeeere

    WHAT A WASTE WOMAN

  2. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 plenty hotttt gyals depend on their battum to eat and live😎

    It’s so sad women still depending on any man PERIODTTTT

    Get off your ass go mek tamarind stew sukka bobbie and anything else to sell and be SELF SUFFICIENT WOMAN

  3. If you people think coming on here and cussing the woman is going to change her situation.Think again!! I am really surprised that an inquiry is not opened into this matter. The Police did say,shots were fired at them.Do we know that to be factual? We do know the man was running away from the Police. When he was shot in the back. Therefore at that time he was shot. They were not in danger.

      • @ Justice
        Them a save the money to pay Scotland Yard for when you or your pickney get shot in the back and dead. You so stupid.

        • Who you who tf is who your the dumb scunt I WAS TALKING ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT I WAS TALKING TO THE DUMBB ASS POSTER

          TEAD TO UNDERSTAND
          YOU ALL ANTIGUANS IGNORANT ASF

          HE DONE DEAD SO BAYYYYYYYYY U WANT INVESTIGATION GO INVESTIGATE THE MAN U SLEEPING WITH THAT SLEEPING WID MAN…….

          Nobody cares abt you all NOBODY

  4. Smh for some of these answers. Here in Antigua y’all are so blind to alot of things that has been taking place in this country. Who really can testify that Mannie actually fired back at the police other than the police? He was running from the police which means his back is turned to the police. Would he considered to be armed and dangerous at this point if he was running from the police and his back was turnt? Hmph good question. I know if this had happen to somebody close to y’all like your children or parent I guarantee y’all wouldn’t be talking like this. She said seeking employment. System her to get a job right now is link. Wake up people … your child has their degree to be an accountant and yet you see them at gas stations working and supermarkets working as well. Where are the systems for these people? Job programme… proper sporting facility to facilitate athletes to get them forward… What do we study here Antigua huh????

Comments are closed.