FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or
15d-16 under the securities exchange act of 1934

For the month of May 2002

SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS LIMITED
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Coral Towers, Paradise Island, The Bahamas
(address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of
Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F        X                                Form 40-F           

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes       X                               No           

If “yes” is marked, indicate below this file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g-3-2(b): N/A

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date:	May 23, 2002	SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS LIMITED
		By:	/s/John R. Allison
		Name:	John R. Allison
		Title:	Executive Vice President
			Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT LIST             

Exhibit	Description
99	Press Release on May 22, 2002 Sun International Announces Filing of Universal Shelf Registration Statement

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