Mignon Bowen-Phillips

Mignon Bowen-Phillips is a retired regional public servant who was employed at the CARICOM Secretariat for over 32 years. As a member of the CARICOM Electoral Observer Mission, Phillips observed several general elections across the Caribbean region. She was also an instrumental figure in raising awareness for breast cancer and cervical cancer in Guyana. Bowen-Phillips is married to Brigadier Mark Phillips, a Guyanese politician and retired military officer who is the 9th Prime Minister of Guyana.

Early life and education Bowen-Phillips grew up in North East La Penitence, Georgetown, Guyana. She is the daughter of George Leland Bowen, a tailor and cutter, and Esme Glendora Bowen, a housewife.

Cancer awareness in Guyana

As Chairperson of the Avon Community Help Fund (ACHF) Breast Cancer Committee, Bowen-Phillips was instrumental raising awareness for breast cancer in Guyana. She managed the yearly work plan of the ACHF as well as Breast Cancer Awareness month activities, and was the primary breast cancer awareness advocate liaising with the Ministry of Health in Guyana. She was also instrumental in raising awareness for breast cancer and cervical cancer in Guyana through the Periwinkle Club.

Personal life Bowen-Phillips is married to the 9th Prime Minister of Guyana Brigadier Mark Phillips.