Duane Sands
BahamasdoctorMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands warned about the cancellation of elective surgeries due to technical problems at Princess Margaret Hospital.
PMH halts elective surgery as broken AC stalls workBahamas· 2026-06-22Dr Duane Sands called for Clint Watson's resignation last August.
Veteran journalist Opal Roach replaces Clint Watson at ZNSBahamas· 2026-05-29
Mr Roberts disclosed that the heart pacemaker replacement had been discussed previously with Dr Duane Sands, his Bahamian doctor.
Roberts Roberts healing in healing in hospitalBahamas· 2026-03-02
During his tenure, Dr Minnis accepted the resignation of Health Minister Duane Sands for breaching COVID-19 protocols.
‘I would deal with a party issue before a second newspaper cycle’Bahamas· 2026-02-26
FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands said the concern reflects what he described as victimisation within the public service.
Pintard: MICAL ratification on hold to protect candidate’s pensionBahamas· 2026-02-18
FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands claimed that the party found serious problems in the revised register.
FNM voter register claims are ‘hot air’Bahamas· 2026-02-18Dr Duane Sands raised concerns about serious problems in the voters register.
FNM chairman raises concerns over ‘polling divisions with no voters’Bahamas· 2026-02-17
FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands was the former Member of Parliament for Elizabeth before losing the seat in the 2021 general election.
Minnis takes aim at ‘afraid’ FNM candidates switching seatsBahamas· 2026-02-11
FNM chairman and former health minister Duane Sands said the party was not focused on Dr Minnis’ political aspirations.
Senior FNMs to Minnis ‘your time has passed’Bahamas· 2026-02-11
Dr Duane Sands declined to say whether a Pintard administration would scrap the proposed $268 million speciality hospital in New Providence if elected.
Sands calls $268m hospital a ‘dumb idea’ but avoids scrap talkBahamas· 2026-02-10
Then Health Minister Dr Duane Sands acknowledged that public healthcare could not be sustained without greater patient contributions.
Minnis calls for bipartisan end to ‘free’ healthcareBahamas· 2026-02-06
Dr Duane Sands is the FNM chairman whose property was trespassed upon and stolen from.
Repeat offender accused of theft at Dr Duane Sands' homeBahamas· 2026-02-03
Dr Duane Sands, an ex-health minister, asserted that the Bahamas is in a far darker place over the sale of unapproved medicines.
Bahamas ‘in far darker place’ in unregulated medicine saleBahamas· 2026-02-03
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.
‘General Orders don’t require ZNS chief to tender resignation’Bahamas· 2026-01-27
Dr Duane Sands is the Opposition’s chairman and an ex-minister of health who criticized the unrealistic budgeting of the Public Hospitals Authority.
Public hospitals in overtime control as budget ‘exhausted’Bahamas· 2026-01-23
FNM chairman Duane Sands said the proposed convention would address internal party matters, including potential constitutional adjustments.
Fred's last dance | The TribuneBahamas· 2026-01-23
Duane Sands warned voters to be cautious about campaign-season promises.
Sands warns voters beware of campaign-season promisesBahamas· 2026-01-19
FNM chairman Duane Sands questioned whether the presentation was balanced and called on officials to provide full context.
Education Director: School’s PLP song taken out of contextBahamas· 2026-01-15
Former health minister Dr Duane Sands said he had heard similar complaints and said patients should not have been inconvenienced.
Sands slams ‘project management failure’ as long lines mar free cataract surgery initiativeBahamas· 2026-01-11
The Free National Movement has nominated chairman Dr Duane Sands.
Deveaux confirms desire to run in Bamboo Town againBahamas· 2026-01-11
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'.
Healthcare on ‘unsustainable track’ with $24m deficit forecast by 2026Bahamas· 2025-12-19Former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands describes the rejection of the $5 million investment offer as a significant loss for the Bahamian people.
Mystery why $5m Disney hospital offer rejectedBahamas· 2025-12-16
Dr Duane Sands confirmed to this newspaper that he had seen the notice sent to Grand Lucayan staff.
‘Take GB out of dark’ over unpaid Lucayan workersBahamas· 2025-12-15
Dr Duane Sands questioned the Public Procurement Board’s justification for awarding a $1.7m contract for air conditioning repairs.
Sands: ‘No taxpayer value’ in $1.7m AC repairs dealBahamas· 2025-12-03
Dr Duane Sands, chairman of the Free National Movement, commented on potential constituency boundary changes in The Bahamas.
Sands claims 3,000 voters ‘unlocatable’ in Golden Isles due to outdated registerBahamas· 2025-11-27
Mr Thompson’s position came in response to Free National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands, who wrote two letters outlining what the party called multiple conflicts that make Mr Campbell 'wholly unsuitable' to oversee the by-election.
Ingraham breaks with FNM over Returning Officer rowBahamas· 2025-11-24
Dr Duane Sands is the FNM Chairman who issued a letter outlining concerns about Neil Campbell.
FNM doubles down on call for Golden Isles Returning Officer’s removalBahamas· 2025-11-22FNM Chairman Dr Duane Sands said the admission highlights a conflict of interest.
‘Many persons have called me daddy’Bahamas· 2025-11-21
FNM Chairman Dr Duane Sands called for Neil Campbell's removal, citing a conflict of interest.
FNM: Remove Campbell now | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-11-20Former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands condemned the Davis administration for victimising a 'competent' worker for speaking the truth.
Nurse suspended for speaking out on PMHBahamas· 2025-11-07