8-Year-Old South Rivers Boy in ICU After Incident at Village Playing Field

An 8-year-old boy from South Rivers is now a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital after an incident last Friday at the South Rivers playing field left him unresponsive.

The child, identified as Josiah Williams, also known as “Nomo,” had gone to watch a cricket game with his family, as they often do. Josiah’s mother told ANN that her son received $10 from her boyfriend—who is not Josiah’s biological father but is regarded as “dad”—to buy fried chicken. His elder brother also gave him money for a drink, which he shared with other children at the game.

According to his mother, a 10-year-old girl from the same area allegedly took Josiah’s slippers (Crocs) and attempted to remove the GBT from them. Josiah reportedly pleaded with her not to do so. The girl is said to have placed the slippers high up on the stand, and when Josiah tried to retrieve them, he was allegedly pushed, causing the incident.

The mother expressed shock, saying her son was happy one moment and now lies in the hospital unresponsive. His brother, in tears, told ANN on Thursday that he was on his way to see the Prime Minister to request government assistance.

The family is asking the public for prayers and any form of support for Josiah. The mother also stated she has spoken with the family of the child accused of pushing Josiah, but they deny that she did so.