Osbert Richard Frederick

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Osbert Richard Frederick
Deputy Senate President in the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda
In office
2014–2018
Prime MinisterGaston Browne
Deputy Senate President in the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda
Assumed office
2018
Personal details
Political partyAntigua and Barbuda Labour Party

Osbert Richard Frederick (born in All Saints, Antigua and Barbuda) is an Antiguan and Barbudan politician.[1] He was appointed senator by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. After his appointment, he was elected the Deputy senate president in the Upper House of Parliament in Antigua and Barbuda.[2]

Early life and education[edit]

Osbert Richard Frederick was born in All Saints, Antigua and Barbuda. He attended the Antigua Seventh Day Adventist School where he completed his secondary school education. After his secondary education he attended University of the Virgin Islands in 1988 where he obtained his BSc and MSc in Tourism and Hospitality Management.[3]

Career[edit]

Frederick lost his first election when he contested the All Saints East and St. Luke seat for the Antigua Labour Party in the 2009 general election of Antigua and Barbuda, losing to Chester Hughes of the United Progressive Party. He was appointed senator in 2014 by prime minister Gaston Browne during the 2014 general elections of Antigua and Barbuda.[4]

During the first sitting of the Upper House of Parliament in Antigua and Barbuda he was appointed deputy senate president. In 2018, he was re-appointed as senator.[5]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Senate passes amendment to Special Economic Zone Bill". Antigua Observer Newspaper. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  2. ^ "Senator praises decision to ban all fetes but wants measures relaxed on churches". Antigua News Room. 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  3. ^ "Bryan-Roach Sweep Gubernatorial Race in Democratic Primary; Turnout Low". St. Thomas Source. 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  4. ^ "Antigua PM Appoints New Senators". Caribbean Journal. 2014-06-25. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  5. ^ "Senate passes Bill to improve safety at sea". Antigua Observer Newspaper. 2020-09-05. Retrieved 2022-04-03.