Achazia James Laid to Rest

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Achazia James Laid to Rest

The color pink symbolizes love, tenderness, and compassion, and was chosen to honor 15-year-old Achazia James, who passed away prematurely.

Her memorial service took place on Monday afternoon at the Beacon Light Church of the Nazarene. Many of those in attendance were teenagers between the ages of 15 and 17.

Achazia, a resident of Fort Road, tragically lost her life at the young age of 15. She was a student at the Princess Margaret School. Her body was discovered on Runaway Beach in the early hours of Sunday, August 18th.

“She deserves to be honored, remembered for the bright light that she was and for all the joy she brought into our lives. The bond we shared was something special…” her mother told the church.

She added, “She wasn’t just the light of the family but her friends; she had a way of lightening up the room whenever she walked in.”
Prime Minister Gaston Browne, along with Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene and other government ministers, attended the funeral service.

Additionally, Director of Education Clare Browne, principals, and teachers from different schools, as well as students from PMS and Grays Christian Academy, among others, also attended the service.
Despite the police questioning numerous individuals, including her close friends, no one has been charged for James’s murder.

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Comments (9)

  • Faithful national #1 October 14, 2024, 6:25 PM

    Keep the pressure on! Justice for Alchazia James!!!!!!
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  • Bernadine Thompson October 14, 2024, 6:30 PM

    Lovely, the colors, the casket. Everyting. I can say she was sent off with some sort of peace. We still need that extra piece of justice for Achazia.
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  • Shania October 14, 2024, 6:33 PM

    Dear Achazia, I’m sorry for your lost baby girl. If not today. If not tomorrow. I wanna assure you that Justice you deserve. You didn’t call this upon your self and this shouldn’t be the case. We miss you dearly and today was our last. We pray that in the depths of the moment God will reveal it all to us. Give us a little light in this darkness. Sleep on my girl. I hope heavens post office get this. Your dear Girly
    Shania
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  • Timmy October 14, 2024, 6:34 PM

    #Justiceforachazia
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  • Hannah October 14, 2024, 6:35 PM

    L.L.A.J. Awesome send off. Love the colors #forever15
    Reply
  • Family friend October 15, 2024, 2:16 PM

    Babygirl fly. You were not perfect like many of us adults. Great sendoff. May your soul rest in eternal peace
    Reply
  • Anonymous October 15, 2024, 4:46 PM

    may her soul rest in peace #LLAJ #forever15
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  • Anonymous October 16, 2024, 7:14 PM

    #justiceforachazia
    Reply
  • Anonymous March 15, 2025, 9:53 PM

    Rest in peace Achazia, You shouldn’t have gone through what they did to you and because of that we are going to fight for justice just to bring a little peace unto us and you. Long Live Achazia James. We love you a lot beautiful girl, Sip Love
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