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
4 wks
Reach
9,591
Power
317$
Sentiment
5.80
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 5 5.80 1.74% +40% 393,248 9,591 $13,000 317$
Totals 5 393,248 9,591 $13,000 317$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson was present alongside Michael Pintard while discussing the delayed payments to Grand Lucayan staff. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Pintard: Grand Lucayan staff confused over delayed payment of their salaries

Bahamas Bahamas: Dr Smith's comments were echoed by the Opposition’s finance spokesman, Kwasi Thompson, who also called on the Davis administration to restore the zero VAT rate. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Pharmacy chief renewing call to eliminate VAT on medicines

Bahamas Bahamas: The Opposition’s financial spokesman, Kwasi Thompson, pressed for clarity on when demolition will begin at the property. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: FNM: Davis must come clean on Grand Lucayan

Bahamas Bahamas: Opposition Financial Spokesman Kwasi Thompson is calling for greater transparency from the government after the Ministry of Finance’s public sector debt bulletin revealed an annual increase of $440.9m in debt. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Opposition: Davis hiding nearly $500m debt

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s Financial Spokesman, accused the government of offering 'half-truths, incomplete data and vague commitments.' 3

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Fiscal report ‘wake-up call’ for govt, says Opposition

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the east Grand Bahama MP, warned that the National Health Insurance will fail if current payment backlogs are not fixed. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: NHI expansion will ‘fail’ if current woe not fixed now