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
11,857
Power
392$
Sentiment
5.20
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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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson is demanding that the government table its memorandum of understanding with Emera over the proposed acquisition of Grand Bahama Power Company. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Thompson: Table GB power deal

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, East Grand Bahama MP, blamed the Davis administration for allowing conditions to deteriorate over the past five years. 3

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Pintard says Grand Bahama defined by stalled projects

Bahamas 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. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘Governing in the dark’ over food VAT removal

Bahamas 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.' 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘Take GB out of dark’ over unpaid Lucayan workers

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, asserted that the figures have exposed what he called the Government’s 'tourism illusion'. 3

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Tourism ‘pacing ahead’ despite ‘reduced weeks’ for November

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, MP for East Grand Bahama, said the situation is an example of the government’s continued neglect in Grand Bahama. 3

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Faulty body trailer replaced at Rand amid morgue delay questions

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, criticized the elimination of VAT deductions on construction materials. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Businesses being ‘taxed to the point of stagnation’

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, asserted that the Government has loaned more than $140m to Bahamas Power & Light. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Pintard slams ‘outrageous’ $20m into ‘shell company’