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 | 6 | 4.83 | 2.42% | +10% | 393,248 | 10,465 | $13,000 | 346$ |
| Totals | 6 | 393,248 | 10,465 | $13,000 | 346$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the east Grand Bahama MP, accused the Prime Minister of deflection regarding the Grand Lucayan sales proceeds.
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Bahamas:
East Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson criticized the government's budget allocation for the Independent Commission of Investigations.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the east Grand Bahama MP, condemned the VAT deduction claw back as a hidden tax on businesses.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the east Grand Bahama MP, accused the Government of stripping away fundamental protections in the proposed Business Licence reforms.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, branded the VAT deduction claw back as a 'hidden 10 percent tax' on Bahamian businesses.
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Bahamas:
FNM Shadow Finance Minister Kwasi Thompson said Bahamians need a budget that tackles high living costs and youth unemployment, not one filled with lofty projections.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the FNM financial spokesman, expressed concerns about the economic growth not being felt by the average Bahamian.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, called on the Bahamas National Statistical Institute to explain the $413.8m statistical discrepancy related to GDP growth.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, asserted that the CIBC report highlights several troubling aspects of The Bahamas’ fiscal management.
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Bahamas:
Kwasi Thompson, the east Grand Bahama MP, hit out after Philip Davis KC hailed the International Monetary Fund’s upward revision.
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