The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, proudly welcomes the return of distinguished Caribbean scholar and statesman Dr. the Honourable Peter Phillips to its academic community, following his recent appointment as Executive-in-Residence at the Mona School of Business & Management (MSBM).
Dr. Phillips officially assumed the role on June 15, 2026, marking a significant full-circle moment in a career that has long bridged academia, public policy and national leadership.
Long before his distinguished political career, Dr. Phillips was deeply embedded within the UWI Mona academic environment, serving as a lecturer in Government and Politics at the Consortium Graduate School, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
During this period, he contributed to teaching and research in areas such as governance, political economy and Caribbean development, work aligned with the FSS mission to advance knowledge and address regional challenges.
His scholarly engagement and publications in economic development, governance and public finance helped shape discourse within the Faculty and beyond, reinforcing FSS’s legacy of impactful, policy-driven scholarship.
Dr. Phillips’ appointment is especially significant given the central role of MSBM within the Faculty. The Mona School of Business & Management is a key academic unit of FSS, formed through the evolution of management education at Mona and formally established in 2012.
As Executive-in-Residence, Dr. Phillips will:
This role aligns seamlessly with the broader FSS mandate of producing research-driven solutions for Caribbean development and fostering leadership across sectors.
Dr. Phillips brings to FSS over three decades of public service, having held several senior ministerial portfolios and earning recognition for his policy expertise from global institutions, including the International Monetary Fund.
His career reflects a rare integration of academic insight and practical governance, positioning him as a valuable mentor and resource for students navigating the intersections of business, public policy and national development.
His return signals a renewed opportunity for FSS students to learn from a figure who has not only studied Caribbean development but has actively shaped it. Through his engagement at MSBM, Dr. Phillips is expected to inspire a new generation of socially conscious leaders equipped to address complex regional and global challenges.
Welcome home, Dr. Phillips. Your return strengthens the Faculty of Social Sciences’ enduring commitment to excellence, relevance and impact.
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