Letter: A balanced message on the Westin and public beach access
The ongoing issues surrounding public beach access at the Westin deserve attention – and accountability. Cayman’s laws are clear, and the public’s right to access the beach is not optional, negotiable or something that can be quietly eroded by commercial interests. When a major hotel repeatedly breaches those obligations, it affects not just beachgoers, but the wider principle of public rights in Cayman.
But fairness matters. And in fairness, the Westin also contributes positively to the Cayman community in ways that should be acknowledged. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Mar 23, 2026 01:54 PM