By: Benita Adesuyan  

The Cayman Islands Government has convened a cross-governmental meeting to address the urgent national issue of beach erosion and debris affecting the southern portion of Seven Mile Beach. 

As the Cayman Islands experiences the knock-on effects of multiple recent severe weather events, the Government is aware that further debris has been released in the coastal environment.

Earlier this week, members of the Government met with Leader of the Opposition Hon. Joseph Hew to discuss this pressing matter. 

The planned cross-governmental meeting, scheduled for Monday 14 October, will be attended by vested parties, the technical team from the Department of Environment, and key representatives from each of the Ministries responsible for Environment, Planning, Tourism and Lands. 

Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, Minister for Sustainability & Climate Resiliency, said: “The erosion of Seven Mile Beach is undoubtedly an urgent national matter that not only affects homes and businesses, but also our tourism product. This Government is keen to continue our collaboration with private sector stakeholders to forge a sustainable solution to preserve and protect such an important national asset that supports both our economy and our environment.”

Further information and outcomes will be made publicly available after the meeting.