Office of the Historian

World Wide Diplomatic Archives Index: Bahamas

Legislation

In general, documents are available for research 30 years after creation. For documents under 30 years of age, researchers may apply to the relevant ministry for permission to access them.

Location

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Goodman's Bay Corporate Centre, West Bay Street, P.O. Box N 3746, Nassau.

National Archives: The Director, Department of Archives, Mackey and Shirley Streets, P.O. Box SS-6341, Nassau, N.P.

Procedures

Researchers must acquire a research identification card at the security desk of the National Archives. There are finding aids in the Research room.