For the American politician, see Duane Sand.
Duane Sands
OfficeMember of the Parliament of the Bahamas for Elizabeth
Term start10 May 2017
Term end16 September 2021
PredecessorRyan Pinder
SuccessorJoBeth Coleby-Davis
PartyFree National Movement
Birth date1962
Birth placeNassau, Bahamas
Alma materTufts University
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
WebsiteOfficial website
EducationCheshire Academy

Duane E. Sands (born 1962) is a Bahamian politician from the Free National Movement (FNM) who served as the Member of Parliament for the Elizabeth constituency from 2017 to 2021.[1]

Early life

Sands was born in Nassau to Basil and Roberta Sands.[2] He was educated at St. Anne's High School in Nassau, Cheshire Academy in Connecticut and Tufts University in Massachusetts where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry.[2]

Medical career

Sands is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon.[3]

Political career

Sands first entered politics during the 2010 Elizabeth by-election.[4] In the 2017 Bahamian general election, Sands was elected MP for Elizabeth. Bowleg served as Minister of Health under Hubert Minnis.[5] He served at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7]

In the 2021 Bahamian general election, he was unseated by JoBeth Coleby-Davis from the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP).[8] He served as chairman of the FNM.[9] Sands was the FNM candidate for Bamboo Town at the 2026 Bahamian general election.[10] He lost in the election to Patricia Deveaux.[11]

Political views

Sands supports the use of capital punishment.[12]

Personal life

Sands is Anglican.[10]

References

  1. ^ Simmons, Fay (August 11, 2023). "Ex-MP denies BPL protest is 'political'". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  2. ^ "Dr. Duane E. Sands - The Free National Movement". www.fnmbahamas.org. 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  3. ^ "DUANE SANDS CANNOT BE TRUSTED. REMEMBER THE $1.8M. HE WAS FORCED TO RESIGN. WHY?". The Bahamas Herald. 2026-03-29. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  4. ^ "Timeline: How Duane Sands ended up running in Bamboo Town CSJ Report-Understand Bahamian News". CSJ Report-Understand Bahamian News. 2025-12-16. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  5. ^ Ward, Jasper (2020-05-05). "Sands quits". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  6. ^ McDermott, Berthony (2025-03-23). "Former Health Minister: This Has Life-Or-Death Implications". Our News. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  7. ^ "Duane Sands and family among those hit by virus". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  8. ^ "A RACE TO WATCH: Who will take Elizabeth constituency?". Eye Witness News. 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  9. ^ Thompson, Taneka (2025-01-03). "FNM working to regain public support, Sands says". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  10. ^ "Duane Sands - Bamboo Town · New Providence". www.bahamas2026.com/
  11. ^ Rolle, Rashad (13 May 2026). "Pintard non-committal on leadership after FNM loss". The Tribune. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  12. ^ Williams, Joshua (2024-10-13). "FNM Chairman: I Still Support Capital Punishment, That Is My Personal View". Our News. Retrieved 2026-04-21.

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