Business
First Hawaiian names new Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
First Hawaiian, Inc., the parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, has appointed James M. Moses as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of First Hawaiian, Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank, effective Jan. 3, 2023.
County launches online liquor license application platform
The Kaua‘i Department of Liquor Control has launched a new online licensing platform meant to improve the application experience and decrease processing times for new liquor license applications. At this time, only new applications are being accepted through the new online portal with an online renewal option in the development phase. Those without internet access […]
Kōloa Landing Resort giveaway: six-day stay in villa and $1,250 flight credit to Līhuʻe
The Kōloa Landing Resort giveaway is open now through Nov. 28, 2022 at 2 p.m. HST, when one lucky winner will be selected.
Kauaʻi led Hawai’i in occupancy rate for hotel rooms in October 2022 at 78.7%
Kauaʻi hotels’ revenue per available room was $287 and its average daily rate was $364 for October 2022.
2022 Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Conference on Dec. 8 and 9; registration now open
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s 2022 Conference will be guided by a commitment to Mālama Ku‘u Home, which means “Caring for My Beloved Home.”
Hawai’i to receive $182,000 in Experian and T-Mobile settlements for data breaches
The settlement also requires Experian to offer 5 years of free credit monitoring services to affected consumers, and two free copies of their credit reports annually during that timeframe.
Hawaiian Telcom targeting reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030
The target is in alignment with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5-degrees Celsius to reduce the risks and effects of climate change.
Looking for a job? Marriott is hiring at 3 Kaua‘i resorts
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is hosting a virtual career event for sales and marketing positions on Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. to fill immediate openings at Marriott’s Kauai Beach Club, Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort, and The Westin Princeville Resort.
Labor Department found Kaua’i restaurant worked minors in violation of federal law
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found Tahiti Nui Enterprises allowed eight underage employees to work beyond the hours permitted by federal law and denied overtime pay to 18 workers.
Two Kaua’i residents among winners of 2022 Timeshare with Aloha Awards
From a pool of 42 nominations, winners for the ARDA-Hawaiʻi’s 2022 Timeshare with Aloha Awards were chosen in nine award categories with two honorees from Kauaʻi.
USPS debuts new delivery options for Līhue Carrier Annex on Kauaʻi
The US Postal Service launched its new USPS Connect delivery services at 15 Post Offices across Hawaiʻi today, including the Līhue Carrier Annex Post Office.
