Colonial Secretary of the Bahamas

The Colonial Secretary of the Bahama Islands was the second highest official in the colony, usually appointed from Britain.

The Colonial Secretary was an ex-officio member of the Executive Council and frequently served as Acting Governor in the absence of the Governor.

In other colonies, the position was sometimes known as Chief Secretary.

[1] One of the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Providence from 1764 to 1950 was keeper of the public records.

[1] The following is an incomplete list of colonial secretaries of the Bahamas: