NATION PREPARES TO SAY FINAL FAREWELL TO DR GAIL SAUNDERS

A STATE-recognised funeral service will be held for Dr Diane Gail Saunders, CB, OBE, today at 11am at Christ Church Cathedral.

The celebrated Bahamian historian, who was last year named as a companion to the Order of The Bahamas, died on June 30 aged 79. Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said her death “was a great loss to our nation”.

A viewing in repose for the general public was held yesterday - with a host of senior figures paying tribute.

The funeral service will be broadcast live on ZNS.

A cremation will be held at a later date.