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CINA's Mandate
The Cayman Islands National Archive (CINA) is dedicated to preserving the documentary history of the Cayman Islands and its people.
CINA’s operations have many facets. Not only is CINA charged with operating a Government Records Centre and providing a records management service to the Public Service, CINA is also responsible for collecting, preserving and making available the archival records that form the Historical Collections.
CINA takes a holistic approach to research. Archives pertaining to the Cayman Islands flow into the Historical Collections from Government agencies, private donations, copies of records identified within the holdings of overseas institutions & an Oral History Programme. To further enhance the researcher experience CINA has a large reference library making our facility a single place for research offering our Reader’s both primary and secondary sources for the genealogist to the academic researcher.
Locked within the documentary heritage of our island is a rich history awaiting to be discovered, embraced and revived for the benefit of community.
CINA comprises the following Sections:
- Administration
- Archive & Records
- Preservation
- And two Units
- Records Policy Unit
- Reprographics Unit
Governing Legislation and Regulations
The Cayman Islands National Archive is established under The National Archive and Public Records Law (2010 Revision). The major responsibilities of the National Archive are defined in this Law and the accompanying Regulations. The National Archive also has responsibilities to establish rules and procedures, as defined in The Financial Regulations section 43(2); The Personnel Regulations section 49(3); and The Freedom of Information Law section 52(3).
