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Five beach restoration projects with lessons for Cayman

From the Jersey shore to the coast of Senegal we look at beach restoration projects that could help inform Cayman's strategy for Seven Mile Beach.
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Losing ground: Cayman facing race against time to protect and restore our beaches

From Florida to Senegal, beach nourishment projects are reshaping coastlines. For Cayman, the challenge is whether similar fixes can secure the future of Seven Mile Beach.

Tourism minister: ‘We dropped the ball on beach erosion’

Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has acknowledged government "dropped the ball" on beach erosion and insisted it is time to act to replenish the southern end of Seven Mile Beach.

Experts sought to craft rescue plan for Seven Mile Beach

Government is seeking an expert technical consultant to help formulate a plan to bring sand back to the eroded southern end of Seven Mile Beach.
Fallen trees and debris from erosion-impacted beachfronts can begin to be removed. - Photo: James Whittaker

Work to clear debris along storm-battered Seven Mile approved

Fallen trees, broken foundations and twisted rebar left scattered along the storm battered Seven Mile shorefront can begin to be cleared after government decided to waive the permit process.
The coastline around the half-built Grand Hyatt resort is part sandy beach, part shallow pools and part ironshore. - Photos: James Whittaker

Grand Hyatt developer plans water sports dock on Seven Mile

A water sports dock, for dive boats, catamarans and tour operators, is planned as part of a major ongoing hotel development at the southern end of the Seven Mile Beach strip.

Unlicensed vendors face court action after Seven Mile Beach raid

Unlicensed vendors renting deckchairs or selling food and drink to tourists are facing possible court action after officers swooped on Seven Mile in a new clampdown on illicit trade.

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