Publications - Cayman Islands National Archives
Publications
Guidance
Rules for Conduct in the Reading Room
These rules are intended to promote the proper atmosphere for research in the Reading Room and to ensure that valuable archives are preserved. The term "documents" below refers to records of all kinds, including photographs, audio tapes and video tapes.
Guideline 7- Managing Records During Administrative Change
Guideline 7- Managing Records During Administrative Change
Legislation
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet 11 - Transferring Records During Administrative Change
This factsheet provides guidance on the proper transfer, management, and preservation of public records during transitions in government leadership or administrative restructuring. It outlines legal obligations, best practices, and resources to ensure continuity, accountability, and compliance with the National Archive Public Records Act.
Disposal Schedule
List of FOI Public Authorities
List of FOI Public Authorities.
The Cayman Islands National Archive maintains a list of public authorities that are responsible for managing records in accordance with the National Archive and Public Records Act (2015 Revision), and responding to requests under the Freedom of Information Act (2021 Revision).
Updated 13th October 2025. Amendments can be sent by email to Emerson.Bryan@gov.ky or cina_rim@gov.ky.
Rules for Conduct in the Reading Room
These rules are intended to promote the proper atmosphere for research in the Reading Room and to ensure that valuable archives are preserved. The term "documents" below refers to records of all kinds, including photographs, audio tapes and video tapes.
The Right to Know and Records and Information Management (RIM)
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The object of the Freedom of Information Act (2020 Revision) (‘FOIA’) as stated under section 4 is to grant the public a general right of access to records held by public authorities, thereby promoting certain fundamental principles, namely —
a. governmental accountability;
b. transparency; and
c. public participation in national decision-making.
Fact Sheet 11 - Transferring Records During Administrative Change
This factsheet provides guidance on the proper transfer, management, and preservation of public records during transitions in government leadership or administrative restructuring. It outlines legal obligations, best practices, and resources to ensure continuity, accountability, and compliance with the National Archive Public Records Act.
All Publications
List of FOI Public Authorities
List of FOI Public Authorities.
The Cayman Islands National Archive maintains a list of public authorities that are responsible for managing records in accordance with the National Archive and Public Records Act (2015 Revision), and responding to requests under the Freedom of Information Act (2021 Revision).
Updated 13th October 2025. Amendments can be sent by email to Emerson.Bryan@gov.ky or cina_rim@gov.ky.
Rules for Conduct in the Reading Room
These rules are intended to promote the proper atmosphere for research in the Reading Room and to ensure that valuable archives are preserved. The term "documents" below refers to records of all kinds, including photographs, audio tapes and video tapes.
The Right to Know and Records and Information Management (RIM)
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The object of the Freedom of Information Act (2020 Revision) (‘FOIA’) as stated under section 4 is to grant the public a general right of access to records held by public authorities, thereby promoting certain fundamental principles, namely —
a. governmental accountability;
b. transparency; and
c. public participation in national decision-making.
Fact Sheet 11 - Transferring Records During Administrative Change
This factsheet provides guidance on the proper transfer, management, and preservation of public records during transitions in government leadership or administrative restructuring. It outlines legal obligations, best practices, and resources to ensure continuity, accountability, and compliance with the National Archive Public Records Act.
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