Kwasi Thompson

Kwasi Thompson

politician Bahamas

Kwasi Thompson is a prominent Bahamian politician and a member of the Free National Movement (FNM), where he serves as the finance spokesman. He has been vocal in criticizing the government's fiscal policies, particularly regarding the alarming deficit figures that have emerged for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Thompson has called for the Davis administration to present a corrective action plan to address what he describes as a 'disastrous' fiscal situation, emphasizing the impact on the everyday lives of Bahamians facing economic challenges.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
3,602
Power
119$
Sentiment
5.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 3 5.33 0.76% +20% 393,248 3,602 $13,000 119$
Totals 3 393,248 3,602 $13,000 119$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, ex-minister of state for finance under the Minnis administration, challenged the Government to detail when Bahamians will see a return from its blue carbon credits. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Opposition challenges Govt’s ‘much touted’ carbon credits

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson is the MP for East Grand Bahama who detailed the damage experienced during the bushfires. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Pintard and Thompson call for more firefighting resources for GB

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the MP for East Grand Bahama, was on the ground with his team checking on constituents and helping them by fighting back flames with a garden hose. 9

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: East Grand Bahama forest fire destroys utility poles and threatens properties

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson raised concerns over developments at Old Bahama Bay during the mid-year Budget debate. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: MP’s Old Bahama Bay closure fears refuted

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, told this newspaper he heard nothing in Mr Davis’ presentation to justify or explain the Government’s seeming confidence. 4

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘At a loss’: But Davis sticks to $70m deficit

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, expressed skepticism about the Government's ability to achieve its fiscal targets. 4

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘From burners to earners’: PM targets Bahamas’ ‘junk’ escape

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, told this newspaper he heard nothing in Mr Davis’ presentation to justify or explain the Government’s seeming confidence. 4

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Thompson ‘at a loss’ over PM’s confidence despite fivefold full-year deficit overshoot