NiLeung Hypolite
The Honourable NiLeung Hypolite | |
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MP for Laventille West | |
In office 2007–2015 | |
Preceded by | Fitzgerald Hinds |
Personal details | |
Born | 1970 |
Died | October 19, 2024 |
Political party | People's National Movement (PNM) |
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]
Early life and education
[edit]Hypolite was born in 1970 and was educated at Belmont Boys' Secondary School (now St. Francis Boys' College) in Port of Spain.[1]
Political career
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Fletcher, Kay-Marie (2024-10-31). "Hypolite served well, say friends, family". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ a b c "Mr. NiLeung Hypolite". Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ a b Chan Tack, Clint (2024-10-20). "Former Laventille West MP NiLeung Hypolite dies". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Donna Cox is out". CCN TV6. 2015-03-19. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ a b Hassanali, Shaliza (2024-06-11). "Former PNM MP needs almost $.1M as he battles cancer". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. Retrieved 2025-04-27.