Keenan Falconer
Keenan Falconer is an economist known for his insights into financial markets and investment climates, particularly in the Caribbean region. He has commented on significant economic issues, including the implications of investment fraud cases in Jamaica. His analysis suggests that the ongoing controversy surrounding the defrauding of high-profile clients, including track legend Usain Bolt, could affect foreign investment perceptions in Jamaica. Falconer emphasizes the importance of timely recovery actions from authorities to maintain investor confidence and mitigate potential negative impacts on the country's financial reputation.
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Economist Keenan Falconer says he was not expecting the administration to introduce new tax measures at this time.
BRACE FOR New taxes | News
Jamaica· 2026-02-12
Economist Keenan Falconer agreed that discontinuing the controversial multibillion-dollar annual drawdown would not have been in Jamaica’s best interest.
Morris bats for end to ‘raiding’ of NHT | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-09
Keenan Falconer is an economist with experience in Jamaica’s public and private sectors, as well as the international multilateral space.
Melissa’s economic blow heavy, yet Jamaica has chance for fast rebound | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-21
Economist Keenan Falconer said yesterday that with GDP expected to fall precipitously in the wake of Melissa’s impact, the debt-to-GDP ratio would rise in the medium term.
Jamaica economist estimates infrastructure damage from hurricane could hit J$2.5 trillion
Guyana· 2025-11-06
Economist Keenan Falconer said yesterday that with GDP expected to fall precipitously in the wake of Melissa’s impact, the debt-to-GDP ratio would rise in the medium term.
Melissa leaves big bill behind | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-05Keenan Falconer warned that Jamaicans should brace for a prolonged period of elevated food prices following Hurricane Melissa.
Kingston vendor offers free breadfruit to hurricane clean-up volunteers | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-30
Keenan Falconer is an economist suggesting the government work with a stand-alone sports ministry.
Don Anderson | A call for Sports as a stand-alone ministry | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-08-28
Economist Keenan Falconer has theorised that the income tax plans by the JLP and PNP are not expected to be implemented before the 2027-2028 fiscal year.
JLP: PNP tax relief plan impossible to be implemented in first year | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-28
Keenan Falconer is an economist who commented on the PNP's proposed tax threshold increase.
PNP cites Budget reprioritisation to cover tax-free threshold raise | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-26
Economist Keenan Falconer discussed the implications of the income tax plans in Jamaica.
INCOME TAX CAUTION | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-26
Economist Keenan Falconer says Jamaica’s particular case is especially pertinent because most of the country’s external sector is tied to the US.
Jamaica could face increased hurdles as IMF revises US, global growth forecasts | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-23
Keenan Falconer has concluded that the imposition of the 10 per cent import tariffs on Jamaican exports effectively means that it will be more expensive for US importers to bring Jamaican products into their country.
Jamaica Gov’t urges businesses to seek new markets following new US trade regimeGuyana· 2025-04-04
Keenan Falconer concluded that the new tariffs will make Jamaican exports more expensive for US importers.
TARIFF PIVOT | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-04Keenan Falconer believes the proposal to spread government deposits is well-intentioned.
Bank on deposits | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-14
Keenan Falconer explained that the value of the bond should be equal to 100 per cent of the value of the imports.
Brakes on bond cut ballyhoo | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-13
Keenan Falconer said the announcement was reflective of the tendency of consumers to make economic decisions at the margin.
No ‘guess and spell’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-13Economist Keenan Falconer believes the controversy could trigger a reduction in foreign investments in Jamaica.
Investors could bolt | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-02-15