Caron Shephard
Caron Shephard is a prominent Bahamian agricultural entrepreneur and the president of the Bahamas Agri Entrepreneurs Co-operative. She advocates for local farmers and has been vocal about the impact of government policies on food security and import substitution in The Bahamas. Recently, she expressed concerns regarding the government's decision to eliminate VAT on unprepared foods without providing similar tax relief for local farmers, arguing that this could undermine their competitiveness and threaten national food security.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 1 | 6.00 | 0.50% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,966 | $13,000 | 65$ |
| Totals | 1 | 393,248 | 1,966 | $13,000 | 65$ |
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Bahamas:
Caron Shephard, president of the Bahamas Agri Entrepreneurs Co-operative, warned that the Government’s elimination of VAT on unprepared foods will threaten local farmers.
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