Duane Sands

Duane Sands

doctor Bahamas

Dr. Duane Sands is a prominent Bahamian physician and surgeon known for his expertise in trauma and emergency medicine. He gained media attention following a recent shark attack incident in The Bahamas, where he operated on a tourist who sustained serious injuries from a shark bite. Dr. Sands has been vocal about the need to address the rising frequency of shark attacks in the region and has raised concerns regarding practices such as chumming that may contribute to such incidents.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
19,366
Power
640$
Sentiment
5.57
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 7 5.57 3.52% +40% 393,248 19,366 $13,000 640$
Totals 7 393,248 19,366 $13,000 640$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Dr Duane Sands, an ex-health minister, asserted that the Bahamas is in a far darker place over the sale of unapproved medicines. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Bahamas ‘in far darker place’ in unregulated medicine sale

Bahamas Bahamas: FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands has argued that Mr Watson’s continued leadership of the state-owned broadcaster while pursuing political ambitions raises concerns about impartiality. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘General Orders don’t require ZNS chief to tender resignation’

Bahamas Bahamas: Dr Duane Sands is the Opposition’s chairman and an ex-minister of health who criticized the unrealistic budgeting of the Public Hospitals Authority. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Public hospitals in overtime control as budget ‘exhausted’

Bahamas Bahamas: FNM chairman Duane Sands said the proposed convention would address internal party matters, including potential constitutional adjustments. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Fred's last dance | The Tribune

Bahamas Bahamas: Duane Sands warned voters to be cautious about campaign-season promises. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Sands warns voters beware of campaign-season promises

Bahamas Bahamas: FNM chairman Duane Sands questioned whether the presentation was balanced and called on officials to provide full context. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Education Director: School’s PLP song taken out of context

Bahamas Bahamas: Former health minister Dr Duane Sands said he had heard similar complaints and said patients should not have been inconvenienced. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Sands slams ‘project management failure’ as long lines mar free cataract surgery initiative

Bahamas Bahamas: Dr Duane Sands, a former minister of health and the Opposition’s chairman, told Tribune Business that the report provides 'an interesting snapshot of healthcare in The Bahamas'. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Healthcare on ‘unsustainable track’ with $24m deficit forecast by 2026