Duane Sands
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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Bahamas | 5 | 5.00 | 1.27% | +10% | 393,248 | 5,503 | $13,000 | 182$ |
| Totals | 5 | 393,248 | 5,503 | $13,000 | 182$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bahamas:
Dr Duane Sands argued that the Government’s explanation for the Prime Minister's intervention regarding a roadworks contract does not add up.
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Bahamas:
Free National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands raised concerns about transparency in the department and criticised Mr Thompson’s appointment.
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Bahamas:
Dr Duane Sands outlined the selection process during an appearance on The Rundown with Clint Watson.
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Bahamas:
Party chairman Dr Duane Sands insisted no final decision had been made regarding Mr Gibson's renomination.
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Bahamas:
Dr Duane Sands questioned how Bahamians can get value for money for their tax dollars regarding a roadworks contract.
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Bahamas:
Duane Sands is the chairman of the FNM and has worked aggressively at rebuilding the party.
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Bahamas:
Dr Duane Sands criticized the appointment of Mr Greenslade, suggesting it undermines claims of lack of succession planning.
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Bahamas:
Dr Duane Sands criticized the Exuma moorings deal as a conflict of interest.
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Bahamas:
Dr Duane Sands noted the issue of double dipping among rehired retirees.
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Bahamas:
Dr Duane Sands, the Free National Movement’s (FNM) chairman, expressed skepticism about the government's ability to meet its fiscal deficit target.
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