Posts Tagged ‘business news’
Dow AgroSciences to open business operations on Kauai
Dow AgroSciences has signed an agreement to lease land for agricultural use on Kauai.
U.S. economy shrinks 6.1% in Q1
The U.S economy shrank at a greater-than-expected 6.1 percent, the second-consecutive quarter with a decline of more than 6 percent as the nation remains firmly in the grasp of the global recession.
Honolulu among top summer destinations
Honolulu has been named one of the nation’s top 10 travel destinations for summer vacation.
Cox Enterprises boosts offer for Cox Radio
Cox Enterprises Inc. has increased its takeover offer to Cox Radio Inc. to $4.80 a share, making the deal worth close to $90 million. (CXR)
Honolulu jobless rate 5.8% in March
Honolulu’s jobless rate was 5.8 percent in March, up from 5.4 percent in February, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Times files defamation lawsuit against Teamsters
Times Supermarkets filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Hawaii Teamsters and its president for libel and defamation, claiming the union’s boisterous boycott campaign is based on lies and distortions.
Hawaii loses bid for 2014 Lions meeting
Lions Club International has chosen Toronto over Hawaii for its 2014 meeting.
Hawaii visitor arrivals fall 17% in March
March visitor arrivals to Hawaii fell 17.2 percent year over year, leading to $258 million less spending.
California governor declares state of emergency for flu
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency Tuesday due to the swine flu outbreak, hoping to cut red tape and speed up attempts to respond to the new strain, which has been confirmed in at least 11 California cases.
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