EX-16.1 3 ex16-1.txt OPINION Exhibit 16 Office of the Chief Accountant Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N. W. Washington, D.C. 20549 June 25, 2002 Dear Sir/Madam: The representations made in this letter are based solely on discussions with and representations from the engagement partner on the audits of the financial statements of this registrant for the two most recent fiscal years. This individual is no longer with Arthur Andersen LLP. We have read the first four paragraphs of the section entitled "Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant" as they relate to Arthur Andersen LLP included in the Form 6-K dated June 25, 2002 of Sun International Hotels Limited to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and have found no basis for disagreement with the statements contained therein. Very truly yours, ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Copy to: Mr. John R. Allison Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sun International Hotels Limited