The public will have a say in how best to honour Dame Lois Browne Evans.

So far people have suggested a public holiday, special stamps or naming the proposed new court house after her.

Dame Lois died on May 29 and was laid to rest at the the Cathedral during a national holiday on June 6 — over 1,000 crammed into the church for the service.

Minister of Cultural Affairs Wayne Perinchief said the Government was now accepting suggestions on how best to commemorate her life and contributions to Bermuda.

Dame Lois was Bermuda’s first female barrister, Bermuda’s first female Attorney General, and the first woman to become Opposition Leader in a British Commonwealth country when she became leader of the PLP in 1968. She served as leader until 1972 and again from 1976 to 1985.

Mr. Perinchief said already there have been a number of responses, once the submissions are in the Cabinet will decide on the best way to honour Dame Lois.

Suggestions should be sent to the Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs, Office of the Permanent Secretary, F.B. Perry Building, 40 Church Street, Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda or email to dceaston[AT]gov.bm. The deadline for submissions in August 17.