Kwasi Thompson
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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 5 | 5.20 | 2.51% | +20% | 393,248 | 11,857 | $13,000 | 392$ |
| Totals | 5 | 393,248 | 11,857 | $13,000 | 392$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson is running for East Grand Bahama.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson is demanding that the government table its memorandum of understanding with Emera over the proposed acquisition of Grand Bahama Power Company.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, East Grand Bahama MP, blamed the Davis administration for allowing conditions to deteriorate over the past five years.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the east Grand Bahama MP, asserted that the Government owed it to the Bahamian people to explain the benefits of eliminating VAT on unprepared foods.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson said the relief should go further if Bahamians are to feel meaningful change.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the east Grand Bahama MP, told Tribune Business: 'I have a number of constituents who continue to work there who have been vigorously complaining.'
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, asserted that the figures have exposed what he called the Government’s 'tourism illusion'.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, MP for East Grand Bahama, said the situation is an example of the government’s continued neglect in Grand Bahama.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, criticized the elimination of VAT deductions on construction materials.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, asserted that the Government has loaned more than $140m to Bahamas Power & Light.
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