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Cayman Compass
Solving the public problems of Public Beach
“It’s amazing, just so beautiful.”
“It’s nasty, nasty, nasty.”
Few places in the Cayman Islands can attract such contrasting opinions as Public Beach. This 650-foot golden stretch of sand has been called everything from “a slice of Caribbean paradise” to a “Wild West” trouble spot, but what can’t be disputed is that it attracts thousands of holidaymakers every week during the high tourist season.
This makes it one of the most popular spots in the entire Cayman Islands and for some visitors, the only part of the country they see other than the port terminal.
Yet behind the crystal-clear waters and sandy shoreline, Public Beach has seen its share of problems, including petty crime, litter, poor facilities and anti-social behaviour.
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