Dr Duane Sands
Dr. Duane Sands is a prominent Bahamian politician and member of the Free National Movement (FNM), known for his previous role as Minister of Health. He has been actively involved in addressing health policy issues in The Bahamas and has been vocal regarding governmental transparency and accountability, particularly in relation to controversial agreements and public-private partnerships impacting the country's marine resources. Recently, he raised concerns about the Bahamas Moorings deal and its implications for environmental conservation and public interests.
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Dr Duane Sands is the Opposition’s chairman and a former Mortgage Corporation chairman who expressed concerns about the financial situation.
Tax payers put on hook for $105m guarantees
Bahamas· 2026-07-07
Dr Duane Sands, the Opposition’s chairman, yesterday called on the governing party to reimburse the Public Treasury for the voucher outlay.
Pre-election building materials vouchers outlay hits $1.5mBahamas· 2026-07-01
Dr Duane Sands, the Free National Movement’s chairman, has called for a thorough investigation into the government's potential complicity in laundering money for Mr Gardiner.
Drug accused admits PPP and Carmichael builder his ‘business’Bahamas· 2026-06-26
Dr Duane Sands is the party chairman for Bamboo Town.
FNM to ratify eight candidates as election race heats upBahamas· 2026-02-03
Dr Duane Sands argued that Mr Watson should step aside immediately, citing concerns about political neutrality.
Sands: ZNS Chief must resign postBahamas· 2026-01-21
FNM chairman Dr. Duane Sands said Bahamians should not expect this administration to ever implement the Freedom of Information Act.
INSIGHT: Time to make your own list of issues, as the clock ticks down to electionsBahamas· 2026-01-19
Dr. Duane Sands is the leader of the Free National Movement who expressed serious concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
FNM calls for removal of Golden Isles Returning Officer Neil CampbellBahamas· 2025-11-19
Party insiders say Dr Duane Sands, the FNM’s chairman, is now eyeing the party’s nomination for Bamboo Town.
Ex-FNM MP Wells plans to run as independentBahamas· 2025-10-20
Former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands called the ambulance situation 'unacceptable'.
Child dies after Freeport playground swing set collapses on top of himBahamas· 2025-09-22
Dr Duane Sands is mentioned for his cabinet experience during the Minnis administration.
Meritless criticism of Pintard | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-08-22
Dr Duane Sands is the FNM chairman who denied claims of political targeting in candidate selection.
Pintard called ‘vindictive’ as wells rejected as candidateBahamas· 2025-07-21
FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands declined to comment when contacted by The Tribune.
Moss: FNM selection of Henfield for South Beach constituency ‘hurt’Bahamas· 2025-07-01Renward Wells described his relationship with chairman Dr Duane Sands as respectful and direct.
Wells, Johnson and Campbell plotting return to FNM frontlineBahamas· 2025-05-20
Dr Duane Sands is the FNM chairman who commented on the end of the Hubert Minnis era.
INSIGHT: After tough decisions, it’s time that Pintard unites and leadsBahamas· 2025-04-07
Dr. Duane Sands, the Free National Movement chairman, emphasized the significant game-changing impact of the proposed port call fees on the economy.
Bahamas faces 50-60% shipping costs increase from US port fee plansBahamas· 2025-03-21
Dr Duane Sands, the FNM chairman, criticized the approach taken by Bahamas Moorings regarding the anchorage plan.
90% Exuma boating boycott if anchorage deal proceededBahamas· 2025-02-25
