Mignon Bowen-Phillips
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Mignon Bowen-Phillips | |
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| Born | Mignon Bowen |
| Spouse | Mark Phillips |
Mignon Bowen-Phillips is a retired regional public servant who was employed at the CARICOM Secretariat for over 32 years.[1] As a member of the CARICOM Electoral Observer Mission, Phillips observed several general elections across the Caribbean region.[1][2][3][4] She was also an instrumental figure in raising awareness for breast cancer and cervical cancer in Guyana.[5][6] Bowen-Phillips is married to Brigadier Mark Phillips, a Guyanese politician and retired military officer who is the 9th Prime Minister of Guyana.[1][7]
Bowen-Phillips grew up in North East La Penitence, Georgetown, Guyana.[1][8] She is the daughter of George Leland Bowen, a tailor and cutter, and Esme Glendora Bowen, a housewife.[1][8] She attended the East La Penitence Primary School and the South Georgetown Secondary School.[1][8] Her first job was at the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) in Guyana.[8] She also worked at the Bank of Guyana in the Exchange Control Department.[1]
Prior to her retirement in 2021, Bowen-Phillips was employed at the CARICOM Secretariat for over 32 years.[1] During her time at the CARICOM Secretariat, she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Public Administration from the University of Guyana and many other qualifications and certificates.[1]
An advocate for good governance and upholding the rule of law, Bowen-Phillips observed several general elections across the Caribbean region as a member of the CARICOM Electoral Observer Mission.[1][2][3][8] She also served as President of the Staff Association at the CARICOM Secretariat.[9]
