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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 5 | 4.80 | 1.95% | +20% | 393,248 | 9,181 | $13,000 | 304$ |
| Totals | 5 | 393,248 | 9,181 | $13,000 | 304$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Bahamas:
Dr Duane Sands, one of the medical professionals who operated on the victim, said he was transported by a speed boat.
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