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Barbados Police Service pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

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July 17, 2026

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Barbados Police Service pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

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The Barbados Police Service has paid tribute to legendary cricketer and National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away this morning at the age of 89.

In a statement, Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce acknowledged his early ties to the Barbados Police Sports Club and noting that his legacy will forever be woven into the story of Barbados, Caribbean cricket, and the international sporting community.

The Commissioner’s full statement is below:

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