The College of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) will award honorary doctorates to 3 distinguished Jamaicans at its 2025 graduation ceremony: Dr Peter Phillips, former Minister of Finance and Planning; Dr Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director on the Worldwide Financial Fund; and Audrey Stewart-Hinchcliffe, a pioneering entrepreneur and well being advocate.
The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m.
Dr Phillips will likely be acknowledged for his pivotal function in Jamaica’s fiscal transformation. He led the landmark Worldwide Financial Fund settlement (2012–2016), which helped restore international confidence within the Jamaican financial system and stabilize its monetary outlook. His legacy consists of debt-reduction, inclusive policy-making, and over three many years of public service.
In a press launch, UCC President Colin Gyles mentioned that “he’s a visionary” and “a revered voice in Caribbean Public Coverage.” Gyles added, “His management and dedication to fairness displays the core values of UCC in addition to the lasting impression nation-building has on the Caribbean.”
Dr Clarke’s contributions to Jamaica’s financial reform may even be honored. A Rhodes Scholar and economist, Clarke has led a sequence of transformative initiatives together with the independence of the central financial institution, the creation of an impartial fiscal company, tax coverage overhaul, and strengthened public sector administration.
Gyles praised Clarke’s efforts, stating: “Dr Clarke’s spectacular file at nationwide and worldwide stage exemplifies transformative energy in purpose-driven public companies. We’re honored to honour him for making a resilient financial construction that continues to encourage each the area and the remainder of the world.”
Audrey Stewart-Hinchcliffe, founder and chairman of Caribbean Well being Administration Consultants Ltd. and Manpower Upkeep Providers Restricted Group, will likely be acknowledged for her lifelong dedication to well being and workforce improvement. As CARICOM’s first well being improvement officer, she formed coverage throughout 17 member states and performed a key function in advancing regional progress.
Her work as a passionate advocate for job coaching and creation has additionally strengthened communities all through Jamaica.
“We’re honored to acknowledge Mrs Stewart-Hinchcliffe as a trailblazer, whose management and improvements exemplify what UCC stands for,” acknowledged Gyles.
