Osbert Richard Frederick

Osbert Richard Frederick (born 20 March 1960) is an Antiguan and Barbudan politician. He was appointed senator by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. After his appointment, he was elected the Deputy President in the Upper House of Parliament in Antigua and Barbuda.

Early life and education Osbert Richard Frederick was born on 20 March 1960 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.

Career 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.

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 senator.

On 18 November 2024, he became the Speaker of the House of Representatives after resigning as deputy senate president on 14 November.