Monthly Archives: August 2009

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Company Services Celebrates with a Summer Carnival

By Ka‘ipo Ho While various events took place around the island last Friday to commemorate 50 years of statehood, Outrigger’s Company Services Alaka‘i team organized their own celebration with a Summer Carnival, complete with food booths and a wide selection … Read More.

Japan Report

By Dr. Richard Kelley I spent last week in Tokyo. The journey was mainly for pleasure, but it gave me an opportunity to visit our company’s representatives there and make a couple of courtesy calls on some of our major … Read More.

The Made in Hawaii Festival – a Big Hit!

By Cheryl Minato The annual Made in Hawaii Festival is the largest event of its kind in Hawaii. In its 14th year, the festival has become even bigger, with nearly 500 exhibitors displaying and selling their goods and wares, all … Read More.

The Economic Rebound Starts in Asia

By Darren Edmonstone (Dr. Richard Kelley is traveling. His column will return on August 29.) Asia is a remarkable place. On 17 August, some notably good news emerged out of Japan. The Bank of Japan announced that the country had … Read More.

Leah Matters Promoted

By Gavan Conway Please join Human Resources in congratulating Leah Matters on her recent promotion to Rooms Division Manager, after only eight months working at Outrigger Twin Towns Resort. Read More.

Outrigger Honors Duke Kahanamoku

By Nancy Daniels The 8th Annual Duke’s OceanFest is being held this month, August 23 – 29, 2009, with a full array of events and activities scheduled. Once again, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts is lending its support. Two special events … Read More.

Singing Sensation Paulini Holidays in Fiji

By Una Murray Internationally-renowned Australian singer Paulini Curuenavuli was recently in Fiji and chose to spend her holiday at the Outrigger on the Lagoon. The 26-year-old singer, who is a native of Fiji, was accompanied by her manager. Read More.

Keauhou Beach Resort Participates in Ku Ha‘aheo Program

By Marie Tabios-Montano and Ronnie Claveran The Keauhou Beach Resort recently was honored to participate in the Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center “Ku Ha‘aheo” program. The program’s goals are threefold: Read More.

Thoughts on Health Care

By Dr. Richard Kelley Last Thursday morning, at the invitation of Ivan Ketterman (Outrigger’s Corporate Director, Taxation), I had the opportunity to address the Metropolitan Rotary Club in Honolulu on the debate now raging around the proposed health care bill … Read More.

Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji Monthly Celebration

By Una Murray On Friday, July 3, 2009, the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji held its monthly celebration to honor its outstanding employees and to recognize members of the vuvale (family) who have celebrated birthdays. In addition, the winners … Read More.