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OHA appoints Board of Trustees Chief of Staff Summer Sylva as Interim Administrator
Sylva’s appointment follows the announcement of the need for personal leave by the current CEO, Stacy Ferreira, and the Board’s approval to place the CEO on paid administrative leave.
DHHL to lead ʻKūhiō Kākouʻ unity rally
The Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands will lead a public rally on Tuesday, March 25, to honor Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, recognize legislative efforts aimed at decreasing DHHL’s waitlist, and promote support for proposed legislation.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees sworn in, leadership selection planned
Maui Island Trustee Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey said participating in a working group to address issues surrounding OHA’s share of the Public Land Trust revenue and the development of OHA’s lands at Kakaʻako Makai – recently renamed Hakuone – will be key areas of focus for the agency in the coming year.
Lawmakers Recap Accomplishments as Legislature Adjourns
In the area of economic development, Rep. Souki said, lawmakers made permanent the current TAT rate, and increased funding to aggressively market the state’s visitor industry as Hawaiʻi competes with other travel destinations.
Hawaii State Senate Highlights Job Creation in 2012 Session
The Hawaii State Senate adjourned from session yesterday, passing bills that focused on job creation, education, shoring up the safety net and improving the state’s IT infrastructure.
$200M Ceded Lands Settlement Heads to Governor’s Desk
“This is an historic day for the State of Hawaii, as many have waited decades for a resolution to this issue regarding ceded lands,” said Senate President Shan Tsutsui in a statement today after the Senate bill passed out of the House.
Senate Majority Unveils Priorities for 2012 Legislative Session
The majority caucus, made up of Democrats, identified job creation & the creation of a sustainable economy as critical priorities.
Hawaii Senate Adopts Social Media Use Policy
The Hawaii State Senate this week, adopted a social media use policy, becoming one of the few such entities to formally implement usage guidelines.
Hawaiian Caucus Honors Ali’i Nui William Roback Jr.
The Hawaii State legislature will honor Maui’s William Roback, Jr. today, Tuesday, March 09, 2010, for his recent selection as Alii Nui for the Royal Order of Kamehameha I. Roback was elected by members of the royal society to serve a three-year term as head, or Alii Nui of the organization. The back-to-back floor presentations […]
MAUI HOSTS INAUGURAL KO’I AWARDS / AHU DEDICATION
The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce hosts its third annual Hui Holomua Business Fest this Friday at the Grand Wailea Resort. The festivities also feature the inaugural Ko’i Award ceremony. The day begins with the arrival of a fleet of canoes and ceremonial Hawaiian protocol at the beach fronting the hotel at dawn.  There […]
