Economist
Fiscal policy, macroeconomic data, and research on small island economies.
Builder
Property developer and investor — interests in property, extractives, events, and equities across the Caribbean.
Caribbean Leader
Senior public-sector economist and regional labour executive.
Writing
Everyone confidently claims to offer foresight, despite relying on lagging data. Corporate profits, GDP figures, and “the economy feels fine” headlines usually arrive after markets have already moved. If you’re trying to understand risk before it shows up in your portfolio, you need a weekly checklist centred
On January 3, 2026, the United States launched a large-scale operation in Venezuela. President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were kidnapped or captured (depends on your lens), with U.S. officials saying Maduro would face U.S. charges and that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela during a transition.
Three central banks, three slightly different stories: The US Federal Reserve has just cut rates again, taking the federal funds rate down to 3.5–3.75 per cent. Inflation is running at roughly 3 per cent, core PCE is in the high-2s, unemployment has drifted up to about 4.5 per cent.
How to engage
Analysis
Macroeconomic briefings, fiscal risk work, debt and SOE analysis, and written commentary on the Caribbean economic environment.
Advisory
Credit committee chairmanship, board advisory, and consulting on labour, social, and election policy across Barbados and the region.
Speaking
Conference keynotes, panel participation, and media interviews on Caribbean economics, fiscal policy, and regional development.
Notes to self
Policy is not what is announced. Policy is what is implemented, measured, and lived with.
— Asokore Beckles
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