Kwasi Thompson

Kwasi Thompson

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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
3 wks
Reach
3,994
Power
132$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 2 5.00 0.78% +30% 393,248 3,994 $13,000 132$
Totals 2 393,248 3,994 $13,000 132$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson is the Opposition’s finance spokesman and east Grand Bahama MP who criticized the government's presentation of the resolutions. 4

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Tax payers put on hook for $105m guarantees

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, expressed concerns about under-employment despite the increase in the number of employed Bahamians. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Minister: Jobs market's on 'more stable footing'

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the East Grand Bahama MP, accused the government of allowing conditions at the community clinic to deteriorate into a 'health hazard'. 3

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: MP warns of ‘health hazard’at High Rock community clinic

Bahamas Bahamas: East Grand Bahama MP, Kwasi Thompson, asked when the Freedom of Information Act and Independent Commission of Investigations would be fully implemented. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Gov’t gives little detail on anti-corruption watchdogs

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the east Grand Bahama MP, slammed the Davis administration for tabling the enabling legislation on the last day of the 2026-2027 Budget debate. 2

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Opposition blasts Gov’ts ‘tardy’ extra $250m move

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the east Grand Bahama MP, hit out after the second Davis administration moved to revise downwards its revenue goals. 3

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Opposition MP blasts revised revenue target

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the Opposition’s finance spokesman, previously voiced fears that the Government would circumvent the provisions of the Public Debt Management Act. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Gov’t defies Opposition on $265m bond proceeds

Bahamas Bahamas: Mr Thompson criticised the government over scandals and spending and urged voters to consider what he called a historic opportunity. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Pintard pledges to remove VAT from essential goods

Bahamas Bahamas: Kwasi Thompson, the east Grand Bahama MP, is demanding more transparency from the Government regarding public-private partnership agreements. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘Stop governing in dark’ on PPPs, MP demands