The following is a press release from the Office of the Prime Minister:
Castries, Saint Lucia
24 July 2026
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to advise the public that the Honourable Richard Frederick, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Urban Development, has proceeded on annual vacation leave until 27 August 2026.
During Minister Frederick’s absence, the Honourable Shawn Edward, Minister for Infrastructure, Ports Services and Energy, has been assigned responsibility for the portfolios of Housing and Urban Renewal. Honourable Stephenson King, Senior Minister and Minister for Public Service, Transport, Information and Utilities Regulation, has been assigned responsibility for Local Government.
This temporary assignment is in keeping with the Government’s established practice of ensuring continuity in the administration of ministerial responsibilities whenever ministers proceed on annual vacation leave.
The Government thanks the public for its understanding and remains committed to the uninterrupted delivery of services throughout this period.