Emma Hippolyte
Saint Lucian politician
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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 | |
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| 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 1987–20 | |
| Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs | |
| Assumed office 5 August 2021 [1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 September 23rd Soufriere, Saint Lucia |
| Party | Saint Lucia Labour Party |
| Occupation | Accountant |
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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
Representation of Gros Islet
Hippolyte 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]
