![STILL ON PAUSE [31ST AUGUST 2026] - Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has ordered Housing and Local Government Minister Richard Frederick to proceed on administrative leave pending further investigation into allegations surrounding the minister. Pierre says the decision is not an indication of guilt, but is intended to allow the investigative process to proceed while safeguarding transparency and public confidence. In the meantime, arrangements have been made for the affected ministerial portfolios and the continued representation of Castries Central. Kishana Smith reports.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
PM ORDERS MINISTER RICHARD FREDERICK ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE PENDING FURTHER INVESTIGATION
STILL ON PAUSE [31ST AUGUST 2026] – Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has ordered Housing and Local Government Minister Richard Frederick to proceed on administrative leave pending further investigation into allegations surrounding the minister. Pierre says the decision is not an indication of guilt, but is intended to allow the investigative process to proceed while safeguarding transparency and public confidence. In the meantime, arrangements have been made for the affected ministerial portfolios and the continued representation of Castries Central. Kishana Smith reports.
