Emma Hippolyte

Emma Hippolyte, OBE is a Saint Lucian politician and Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs. Hippolyte serves as the representative for Soufriere-Fond St. Jacques as a Member of Parliament. Hippolyte was a member of the Saint Lucian Senate from 2007 to 2011.

Hippolyte was awarded OBE in 2006 for services to the government and public service.

In 2017 she urged a probe into corned beef imported from Brazil.

Political career

Representation of Gros Islet Hippolyte represented Gros Islet constituency for the Saint Lucia Labour Party from 2011 to 2016. She was the Minister for Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs.