Kenneth Russell, Minister of Housing and Member of Parliament for High Rock has been relieved of all ministerial responsibilities.
According to party insiders, Mr Russell’s termination is a result of activities inconsistent with his ministerial duties. Allegedly, he discussed Cabinet decisions in the media. Russell challenged his party leader, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, saying he would be running in High Rock despite his party’s wishes.
Neko Grant will take over responsibility of the Ministry of Housing in addition to his responsibilities as Minister of Works and Transport.
PLP MP for Fox Hill Fred Mitchell questioned how Mr Russell could remain in the Cabinet after publicly dissenting from a decision of the Cabinet and being chastised in the House of Assembly by the Prime Minister
