Kareem Marcelle
The Honourable Kareem Marcelle | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Laventille West | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Fitzgerald Hinds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1995 (age 29–30) Laventille, Trinidad |
| Political party | PNM |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
Kareem Marcelle (born 1995) is a Trinidad and Tobago politician from the People's National Movement (PNM). He has been MP for Laventille West in the House of Representatives since 2025.
Early life and education
Marcelle comes from Beetham Gardens.[1] He was reportedly born into poverty and attended Sacred Heart Boys’ Primary School.[2] He has two brothers.[3] He was awarded the Makandal Daaga Law Scholarship to study at the University of the West Indies.[1]
Career
Marcelle is an attorney by profession.[4] Marcelle is a community activist.[5] He served as an alderman in Port of Spain.[6] In the 2025 Trinidad and Tobago general election, Marcelle succeeded Fitzgerald Hinds.[7]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNM | 9,096 | 68.9% | |||
| UNC | Rodney Stowe | 2,291 | 25.9% | ||
| PF | Nathaniel Thomas | 429 | 4.9% | ||
| Majority | 6,805 | 43.0% | |||
| Turnout | 8,852 | 35.2% | |||
| Registered electors | 25,147 | ||||
| PNM hold | |||||
References
- ^ a b Doodnath, Alina (3 December 2017). "KAREEM MARCELLE grew up in one of the most violent communities in Trinidad and Tobago". Medium. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "FROM BEETHAM TO THE BAR". Trinidad Express Newspapers. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "$.6 million for Kareem and brothers". Trinidad Express Newspapers. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Taitt, Ria (31 October 2024). "Marcelle's the man for Laventille West". Trinidad Express Newspapers. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Attorney Kareem Marcelle announces intent to screen for Laventille West". www.guardian.co.tt. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Burnie, Gregory Mc (29 February 2024). "Attorney, 29, sworn in as Port of Spain alderman". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Bartlett, Joey (3 November 2024). "Marcelle offers to run for Laventille West, no disrespect to Hinds". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025. DETAILED PRELIMINARY RESULTS Archived 2 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine