Final preparations for Sir Garfield Sobers’ state funeral

Politics

July 26, 2026

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Participants and officials are making their final preparations for the State Funeral of National Hero Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers.

The organising committee held a full grand rehearsal in Bridgetown on Sunday ahead of Wednesday’s ceremony.

Vonardo Corbin reports.

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