As the general election in Saint Lucia approaches, Housing Minister Richard Frederick is vigorously campaigning to retain his seat in Castries Central. Frederick, who has branded himself as an Independent Labour Candidate, has reaffirmed his alignment with the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP). During his tenure, he has served as the Minister for Housing and Local Government under Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s administration. Frederick is now facing competition from Rosh Clarke of the United Workers Party and independent candidate Stanley Felix. At a recent gathering of SLP supporters, Frederick emphasized his contributions to the city’s infrastructure, including the construction of vending booths, the redevelopment of Bideau Park, the renovation of Darling Road Plaza, and the creation of an amphitheater in Serenity Park. He attributed the city’s transformation to the SLP government’s efforts, stating that Castries had been neglected between 2016 and 2021. Frederick urged constituents to reelect him, promising further development and even comparing the future of Castries to Dubai. He also took a swipe at his opponent Stanley Felix, highlighting Felix’s previous electoral losses in the constituency. Frederick expressed confidence in his reelection, predicting that he would set a record by winning the seat five times, while Felix would suffer a third defeat.