Emma Hippolyte, OBE is a Saint Lucian politician and Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs.[4] Hippolyte serves as the representative for Soufriere-Fond St. Jacques as a Member of Parliament.[5] Hippolyte was a member of the Saint Lucian Senate from 2007 to 2011.[6][5] She won the Soufriere-Fond St. Jacques seat in the 2021 general election.[5] She lost the Gros Islet seat in the 2016 general election.[7]
Emma Hippolyte | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of Parliament for Soufriere–Fond St. Jacques | |
| Assuming office 2021 | |
| Succeeding | Herod Stanislaus |
| Minister for Commerce, Business Development, Investment, and Consumer Affairs | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Member of Parliament for Gros Islet | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Lenard Montoute |
| Succeeded by | Lenard Montoute |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs | |
| Assumed office 5 August 2021 [1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Soufriere, Saint Lucia |
| Political party | Saint Lucia Labour Party |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| [2][3] | |
Hippolyte was awarded OBE in 2006 for services to the government and public service.[8]
In 2017 she urged a probe into corned beef imported from Brazil.[9]
Political career
editRepresentation of Gros Islet
editHippolyte represented Gros Islet constituency for the Saint Lucia Labour Party from 2011 to 2016.[10] She was the Minister for Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs.[10] She won her seat in the 2011 general election.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Cabinet of Ministers revealed at swearing-in ceremony". St. Lucia Times. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Former Gros Islet MP takes aim at Soufriere". St. Lucia News Online. 28 January 2019. Archived from the original on 28 January 2019.
- ^ "Emma Hippolyte: Governing with Faith and Family Values". International Magazine Kreol. 18 March 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Cabinet of Ministers revealed at swearing-in ceremony | Loop St. Lucia". Loop News. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ^ a b c "Election 2021 Update: Emma wins Soufriere". The Voice. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ "Members of the Senate". Government of Saint Lucia. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ "UWP wins Saint Lucia elections". St. Lucia Times. 6 June 2016. Archived from the original on 7 June 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Caribbean Nationals Among Queen's Birthday Honorees". Caribbean360.com. 19 June 2006. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ "Former Minister urges corned beef probe". St. Lucia Times. 21 March 2017. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Members of the House of Assembly". Government of Saint Lucia. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ^ "IT'S FINAL: SLP 11, UWP 6". The Voice. 3 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
External links
edit- Emma Hippolyte's profile at the Saint Lucia Labour Party's website
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