Barbados bids final farewell to Sir Garfield Sobers

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July 29, 2026

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Barbados bids final farewell to Sir Garfield Sobers

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The nation stood still today as Barbados bid a final farewell to one of its greatest sons, National Hero The Right Excellent Sir Garfield St. Auburn Sobers.

Under overcast skies, the island paused in remembrance as the State Funeral of the cricketing icon got underway at Kensington Oval.

Our Deanzer Roberts has the details.

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