NiLeung Hypolite
Politician from Trinidad and Tobago
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NiLeung Hypolite (1970–October 19, 2024)[1] was a Trinidad and Tobago politician who represented the Laventille West constituency between 2007 and 2015, and served as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Transport.[2]
The Honourable NiLeung Hypolite | |
|---|---|
| MP for Laventille West | |
| In office 2007–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Fitzgerald Hinds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 |
| Died | October 19, 2024 (aged 53–54) |
| Party | People's National Movement (PNM) |
Early life and education
Hypolite was born in 1970 and educated at Belmont Boys' Secondary School (now St. Francis Boys' College) in Port of Spain.[1]
Political career
Hypolite served as a temporary senator representing the People's National Movement, during the 8th Republican Parliament.[1][2] He was elected to represent Laventille West in the 2007 general election, and was re-elected in the 2010 general election.[3] Hypolite was screened by the party before the 2015 general election, but was rejected in favour of Fitzgerald Hinds.[4]
From 2007 to 2010 Hypolite served as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Transport.[2][3]
Personal life
Hypolite married his wife, Nisa-Marie in 1995, and had one child.[5] After leaving politics, he worked odd jobs before finding a job as a sales representative with the Maritime Financial Group.[1]
Hypolite was diagnosed with acute adult T-cell leukaemia/ lymphoma in 2024,[5] and died on October 19.[1]