Special significance behind Sir Garfield Sobers’ final resting place

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July 28, 2026

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Special significance behind Sir Garfield Sobers’ final resting place

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As Barbados prepares to bid a final farewell to Sir Garry, details are emerging about where the National Hero will be laid to rest following the State Service of Thanksgiving at Kensington Oval.

Attention is now turning to Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where it has emerged that there is special significance behind the choice of location.

Our Anesta Henry has that exclusive story.

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