Sir Garfield Sobers lies in state at Parliament

Politics

July 27, 2026

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The Right Excellent Sir Garfield St. Aubyn Sobers, National Hero of Barbados, is lying in state at Parliament Buildings today.

The ceremony unfolding inside the Chamber has been solemn and dignified.

Members of Sir Garfield’s family were the first to pay their respects and were given privacy to do so away from the cameras.

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