Christine Newallo-Hosein
The Honourable Christine Newallo-Hosein | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Cumuto/Manzanilla | |
| In office 2015–2020 | |
| Preceded by | Collin Partap |
| Succeeded by | Rai Ragbir |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | NTA |
| Other political affiliations | UNC |
Christine Newallo-Hosein is a Trinidad and Tobago politician.[1] She was MP for Cumuto/Manzanilla in the House of Representatives from 2015 to 2020.
Early life
[edit]Newallo-Hosein was raised in Morvant as the youngest of six children.[2]
Career
[edit]She first stood for election in the 2007 Trinidad and Tobago general election in Tunapuna for the United National Congress.[3] She was a Senator and Minister of the People and Social Development from 2010 to 2015.[4]
In the 2015 Trinidad and Tobago general election she was elected MP for Cumuto/Manzanilla. She was not selected to recontest the seat in 2020.[5] She worked as a senior advisor to the prime minister and other ministers.[6]
She is the National Transformation Alliance candidate for Toco/Sangre Grande in the 2025 Trinidad and Tobago general election.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Christine Newallo-Hosein is a Christian.[8] In 2005, her son Imran Hosein, was kidnapped and held for 18 days before being released.[9]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | Wayne Sturge | 9,728 | 55.0% | 
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| PNM | Roger Monroe | 7,363 | 41.6% | 
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| PF | Elizabeth Wharton | 385 | 2.2% | 
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| NTA | Christine Newallo-Hosein | 143 | 0.8% |
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| Majority | 2,365 | 13.40% | |||
| Turnout | 17,691 | 56.73% | |||
| Registered electors | 31,186 | ||||
| UNC gain from PNM | Swing | % | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "People minister quite experienced". Trinidad Express Newspapers. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ Newsday (12 November 2017). "Christine: I'm not afraid". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ Alexander, Gail (31 August 2024). "Newallo-Hosein doesn't feel NTA will split UNC votes". guardian.co.tt. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ Matroo, Carol (27 September 2015). "Christine Newallo-Hosein Tower of immense inner strength". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Archives. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ Douglas, Sean (8 July 2020). "Newallo-Hosein feels awesome". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ "NTA announces new appointments to governance team". Loop News. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ Douglas, Sean (16 November 2024). "NTA presents six more potential candidates for 2025 poll". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ Kissoon, Carolyn (26 September 2017). "'God came to me, with message for Rowley'". Trinidad Express Newspapers. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ Newsday (3 April 2006). "Kidnap victim speaks". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Archives. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025. DETAILED PRELIMINARY RESULTS Archived 2 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine
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