Emmalin Pierre

Who is Emmalin Pierre?

Emmalin Pierre is a politician from the island of Grenada. She served in the Senate of Grenada for five years, and was long active in youth development. She served as the country's Minister for Youth Development during her time as a Senator. She was defeated in the July 8, 2008, Elections by newcomer Patrick Simmons of the NDC by a mere 30 votes. Post-2008 she worked throughout the Caribbean as a consultant on youth development with specific focus on the development of Youth Policies.

In the February 19, 2013, Grenada General Election Pierre once again faced down Patrick Simmons this time annihilating him at the polls with a defeat by 795 votes. She was sworn in on March 3, 2013, once again as Grenada's Minister of Youth with added responsibilities of Sport and Ecclesiastic Affairs. She is Grenada's first female Minister of Sport.

She is married to ASP Tafawa Pierre of the Royal Grenada Police Force and is the mother of three boys.