The National Archives of The Bahamas

The Department of Archives was established by an Act of Parliament in 1971. It is the final repository for permanent records and archives of the government.

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American actor Tamara Mowry's Bahamian roots. From the PBS series Finding Your Roots. https://t.co/tsFWYz0avT via @FacebookWatch

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The Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Foundation has maintained its commitment to deposit on an annual basis its publications to the Department of Archives. Ricardo P. Deveaux, Foundation President and Chairman Vandyke Pratt made the deposit on behalf of the members.

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The National Archives of The Bahamas represented at the National Public Service Week 2023 Career Fair happening November 1st-2nd at the Kendal G.L Isaacs Gym.
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A list of Methodist Sunday Schools 1906 shows that the Harbour Island, Governors Harbour and Tarpum Bay/San Salvador Districts had more scholars and teachers than Nassau. But we must remember that up to the 1890s about 80% of the population lived in the Out Islands.

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The National Archives of the Bahamas celebrated its 52nd anniversary on the 15th September 2023 and to mark this important milestone the staff attended a one day workshop facilitated by Director of Archives Ms. Patrice M. Williams.

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State Recognised Funeral Service of The Late Rt. Hon. Dr. Gail Saunders, C.B., OBE, Former Bahamian Historian, Archivist, Athlete, and Author. The service is being held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Commonwealth of The Bahamas, today Friday, 21st July, 2023.

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Government officials led by Governor General, the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius Smith pay respect to the late Rt. Hon. Dr. Gail Saunders as she lies in state. A state recognized funeral service will be held Friday July 21st at Christ Church Cathedral 11am broadcast live on ZNS radio.

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His Excellency, British High Commissioner to The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Tom Hartley visited and toured The National Archives of The Bahamas (Department of Archives) yesterday, Tuesday, 11 July 2023 accompanied by his wife Jennie Hartley.

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On this day in Bahamian History: July 6th 1973.
HRH Prince Charles , Prince of Wales arrived on the frigate Minerva as the Queen's official representative for The Bahamas' Independence Celebrations.

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#TheRoadToIndependence Booklet available at The Department of Archives ($8.80)

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In Memoriam: Dr. D. Gail Sanders (10 March 1944- 30 June 2023)

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It is with great sadness that we announce that renowned Bahamian archivist and historian Dr. D. Gail Saunders has died. We the staff of the National Archives of The Bahamas, the inheritors of her great work, extend our condolences to her family and friends.

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Happy 75th anniversary ICA International Council on Archives! Here’s to 75 years, and many more years to come! . #75YearsICA #IAW2023 #archivesunited