Robert Sands

Robert Sands

politician Bahamas

Robert Sands is a former president of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) who has been involved in addressing tourism-related safety concerns in The Bahamas. He has been in the news for advocating the establishment of a task force to examine the issues surrounding watersports and beach activities, particularly in light of recent shark attacks that have raised alarms among tourists and locals alike.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
7,000
Power
231$
Sentiment
6.60
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 5 6.60 1.62% +10% 393,248 7,000 $13,000 231$
Totals 5 393,248 7,000 $13,000 231$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, the immediate past president of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association, criticized the merger of the Bahamas Hotel Training College with the University of The Bahamas. 4

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Sands: Merging hotel college with UB ‘worst decision I ever made’

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, Baha Mar’s senior vice-president of government and external affairs, said the developer is 'not concerned that will be an issue'. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Baha Mar: Ex-PM to ‘hold feet to fire’ on residents’ fears

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, the resort’s senior vice-president of government affairs, warned that attracting skilled workers to the Family Islands may require treating Bahamian employees like expatriates. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘Treat Bahamians like expats to entice them to Out Islands’

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands is Baha Mar’s senior vice-president of government affairs who reported on the upcoming high-end resort at the Melia site. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Grand Lucayan buyer awaiting building go-ahead in early 2026

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, a Bahamian mariner, was awarded the silver medal of the National Life-Boat Institution for rescuing 160 passengers from the William and Mary in 1853. 9

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ERIC WIBERG: Wrecking - A history of survival and adaptation

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, immediate past president of the BHTA, stated that the impact of the storm on the industry would be minimal. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Hotels chief: Imelda ‘truly a non-event’

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands is the immediate past president of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association and is concerned about the new liquor certification process. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Hotels seek ‘red carpet, not red tape’ over liquor

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands is Baha Mar's senior vice-president of government and external affairs who discussed the burdens of the new licensing regime. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Window and ‘take away’ liquor sales to be banned, Govt warns

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands has been a vocal advocate for centralising and regularising the jet ski industry. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: US Embassy - jet ski crackdown needed for visitor safety