Category Archives: Community
Diwali Celebrated
By Una Murray
Diwali is perhaps the most well-known of the Indian festivals. It has been celebrated for generations by Hindus everywhere with great zest and pomp and circumstance. Diwali signifies many different things to people across the country. Everywhere, it signifies the renewal of life and accordingly, it is common to wear new clothes on the day of the festival. Read the rest of this entry
Happy Birthday, Princess Ka‘iulani!
By Kathy Hansberry & Leconte Lee
The 16th of October marked the 136th birthday of one of Hawai‘i’s most beloved royals, Princess Victoria Ka‘iulani. The day before her actual birthday, employees of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts commemorated the celebration with the annual lei-draping of the Princess’ statue in Waikīkī, accompanied by song, fragrant lei and stories of her life. Read the rest of this entry
Coral Coast Hotels Support Local Hospital
By Una Murray
Hoteliers on the Coral Coast met with executives from the Sigatoka Hospital and Kantas Construction Company to sign contracts to upgrade the hospital’s facilities. Over $55,000 will be spent on the restrooms in the women’s, men’s and children’s wards at the hospital. Read the rest of this entry
Conchita Malaqui Receives Retail Industry Award
By Barbara Campbell
Diane Bruce, Director of Marketing, Victoria Ward Centers and Conchita Malaqui (right)
Congratulations to Conchita Malaqui, General Manager, Waikiki Beach Walk® (WBW), who received the Governor’s Award for Exemplary Service to the Retail Industry at the Retail Merchants of Hawai‘i Annual Conference & Ho‘okela Awards on October 20. Read the rest of this entry
Outrigger Guam Resort Participates in 2011 Guam Ko’ko’ Road Race Ekiden Relay and Half Marathon
By Kristin Ramos
Ben Palacios, Erick Catindig, Yurie Yoshitomi, Dai Shuster, Jeff Serrano, John Wigsten, Charlene Goo, Sunardi Li, Rebecca Caburian, Jean Nadres, Joy Advincula, Kris Cabral, Kristin Ramos, James Opena, Sean Benavente, Christina Hong, Jade Jaleco, Glenn Farol and Rodel Soberano. Not pictured are Ken Lopez and Brandon Javier
The Outrigger Guam Resort (OGM) was proud to sponsor five relay teams and one half marathon runner (John Wigsten) for this year’s sixth annual Guam Visitors Bureau Ko’ko’ Ekiden Relay and Half Marathon Road Race held on October 16, 2011. The single largest Micronesian road race featured a scenic 13.1-mile distance that took competitors from Ypao Beach Park to Asan Village and back. This year’s races drew thousands of running enthusiasts to Guam’s streets in a successful endeavor to bring international attention to the plight of Guam’s territorial bird, the Guam Rail (or Ko’ko’), whose population has been reduced to near extinction.
Congratulations to our relay team and half-marathon participants! We hope next year will draw more participants and more teams from the Outrigger Guam Resort!
Avery Aoki Appointed to the Council on Revenues
By Kathy Foley
Avery Aoki
Congratulations to Avery Aoki who has been appointed by the President of the State Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives for a two-year term to the State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Taxation Council on Revenues. Read the rest of this entry
Ironman Hits Hawai‘i Island
By Jackie Puhi
In 1981, the “Hawaiian IRON MAN Triathlon” moved from the tranquil shores of Waikīkī to the barren lava fields of Kona on Hawai‘i island. The 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run is on the Kona Coast, with black lava rock dominating the panorama, and athletes battling crosswinds of 45 mph, 95-degree temperatures and a scorching sun. Read the rest of this entry
Sigatoka Bilibili Race 2011
By Una Murray
In 1984, a group of Coral Coast hoteliers sat on the Sigatoka River Bank waiting for the first events of the Sigatoka Bilibili Race to begin. A reasonable crowd of hotel staff and supporters enjoyed themselves with barbecues and refreshments. This was the start of a much-anticipated annual event. Read the rest of this entry
Fiji Coral Coast Sevens Gets a Boost
By Una Murray
Jeremy Aniere, Acting GM of Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort and Spa; Pauline Cgus, GM of The Naviti Resort; Waisale Serevi; Ung Beng Huat, GM of Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa; Peter Hopgood; Kini and Jay Whyte
Waisale Serevi, the King of Sevens, arrived this week from the United States. A former Fijian rugby union footballer and coach, Waisale’s most notable achievements are in rugby Sevens. Read the rest of this entry
Bosses Celebrated!
By Kathy Foley
On October 7, The International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) – Hawai‘i Chapter held its annual Bosses’ Night Celebration at the Honolulu Country Club. Bosses’ Night serves as a “mahalo” to members’ bosses for supporting them and their membership in IEHA. Read the rest of this entry
