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Need a haircut in Hawaii?

Juergen Steinmetz
Hawaii island Mayor Harry Kim decided that churches, restaurants and hair salons will be allowed to open on the Big Island as of June 1. Kim’s fifth emergency rule regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in Hawaii would allow those “medium risk operations” to open so long as they follow social distancing guidelines and other rules and restrictions set by the state Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. The new... Read More

Latest on the Reopening Plan by Governor Ige

Juergen Steinmetz
Gov. David Ige today signed the 8th supplemental emergency proclamation, extending the 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in the State of Hawai‘i, as well as for inter-island travelers through June 30. The governor also extended through June 30 the eviction moratorium that prevents evictions from residential dwellings for failure to pay rent. In addition, Gov. Ige unveiled the re-opening and recovery plan for the State of Hawai‘i — a strategy that conveys... Read More
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Ala Moana Mall today, tomorrow and after June 5

Juergen Steinmetz
Tomorrow is a full beach day on Oahu. All beaches will be open. All groups are limited to members of the same household or living unit. No group can exceed ten persons. All persons using the beach, who are not part of members of the same household or living unit, shall comply with Social Distancing Requirements, provided that a caregiver may accompany a dependent. The beach or sand area may only... Read More
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Waikiki may welcome visitors back in July

Juergen Steinmetz
Today, Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced an extension of the Stay-at-Home order until June 30, but it was renamed to "Restore Honolulu." Parks and some retail stores are opening as of May 16, and the Mayor is planning to send a recommendation to the Governor on how to open restaurants starting June 5 allowing outside dining on sidewalks during extended day times, including the consumption of liquor. Restaurants with indoor dining should... Read More
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Opening restaurants on Oahu’s Northshore: Chamber of Commerce developed guideline proposal

Juergen Steinmetz
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Governor Ige, Mayor Caldwell, and Alan Oshima of the Hawaii Economic and Community Recovery and Resiliency Plan, providing reopening guidelines for 3 categories of businesses:  Retail, Restaurants, and Personal Service. The chamber developed its own guidelines for Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, and Foodtrucks. Our intention is to assist our members, the City of Honolulu, and the State of Hawaii with specific suggested... Read More
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Honolulu Individual COVID-19 Hardship Relief Program

Juergen Steinmetz
HONOLULU – Today, the City and County of Honolulu announced an Individual COVID-19 Hardship Relief Program using money from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This relief fund will begin with $25 million in CARES Act funds targeted to assist those hardest hit by unemployment or business interruptions due to COVID-19 related business closures. The relief fund is intended to assist with basic needs, such as rent, eligible... Read More
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Restore Honolulu: You can go shopping again on May 15

Juergen Steinmetz
HONOLULU  Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced today that certain designated businesses and operations in the City and County of Honolulu will be allowed to re-open on May 15, by following specific guidelines as detailed Emergency Order No. 2020-10. The Amended and Restated Stay at Home/Work from Home Order, now under the new name “Ho‘oulu i Honolulu” or “Restore Honolulu” Order, incorporates all prior Emergency Orders, including the wearing of non-medical grade face... Read More
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Yes earlier, no tonight: Governor Ige changes his mind on reopening shopping malls

Juergen Steinmetz
Earlier today Governor Ige confirmed shopping malls can open on Thursday, May 7.  Tonight he told selected media in a secret press- event shopping malls on Oahu and Maui would not open until May 15 Stay-at-Home Order Becomes Safer-at-Home At a late-morning news briefing Governor David Ige announced that the phased approach to re-opening Hawai‘i’s economy is beginning. He said, “Today was another victory in the battle with COVID-19. Only four... Read More

Welcome back: Hawaii Shopping Malls will open Thursday

Juergen Steinmetz
Hawaii Governor David Ige today authorized shopping malls and a variety of retail businesses to reopen provided they minimize contact between employees and customers. Hawaii is still under a stay-at-home order through the end of May but a new proclamation by Gov. David Ige will allow another cohort of businesses — including shopping malls, retail businesses, and some nonprofits — to reopen on Thursday. Social distancing guidelines will still be in... Read More
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How is the United States getting ready to re-introduce travel as a new normal

Juergen Steinmetz
Is COVID 19 increasing where you are going, is COVID 19 increasing where you go? This is an important question for Hawaii. It takes one visitor from a region where COVID-19 is a serious problem to import this problem to the Aloha State. Looking at the document, it doesn't seem to be a new approach and shows how lost the industry and authorities really are. Should we keep Hawaii safe or... Read More
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Can small businesses in Hawaii really survive the Coronavirus?

Juergen Steinmetz
Hawaii is dependent on the travel and tourism industry. Currently, 92.3% of all small businesses  in the Aloha State are in danger of not surviving the coronavirus crisis. Unemployment in Hawaii jumped from almost nothing to the highest in the nation within 2 months. It's unclear how much more public assistance is available and for how long. ' The North Shore Chamber of Commerce just on Friday appealed to Governor Ige... Read More
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North Shore Chamber of Commerce wants to open Haleiwa for business

Juergen Steinmetz
The NorthShore Chamber of Commerce on Oahu has a message to Hawaii Governor Ige.  Chairman Howard Green, Chairman delivered a letter to Governor Ige today implementing not everyone in the State is created equal. Howard Green is also the Chairman of the Northshore marketplace. The Northshore's rural settings should allow for restaurants and tourism businesses to be allowed to open. The letter dated April 29 says: Dear Governor Ige, Mayor Caldwell... Read More
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How the City of Honolulu will open as of tomorrow?

Juergen Steinmetz
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced today that certain businesses will be allowed to open with limitations on O‘ahu according to his amended and restated Stay at Home/Work From Home Order, Emergency Order No. 2020-09. This Order is effective from 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 through 4:30 p.m. on May 18. The City and County of Honolulu will continue to work with the Governor along with other county mayors, on the... Read More
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ā Pāka ma ka Hale (Parks at Home) Online Classes offer wide variety of in-home activities

Juergen Steinmetz
O‘AHU – With Stay at Home orders extended and our in-person recreational classes remain suspended, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) welcomes you to enjoy our debut program, “Nā Pāka ma ka Hale (Parks at Home),” a new series of online classes taught by our very own talented DPR staff. “Nā Pāka ma ka Hale” will feature videos of DPR’s dedicated recreation staff giving step-by-step information on a wide... Read More

Future world tourism shapes Generation C and it’s Hawaii based

Juergen Steinmetz
The Haleiwa based International Coalition of Tourism Partner is a co-founder of #rebuildingtravel  ( www.rebuilding.travel  a global initiative identifying Generation C as the new generation of population emerging as tourists after COVID-19 Jamaica's Minister of Tourism Ed Bartlett explained to leaders at the Caribbean Tourism Organization how this Generation C is emerging. In Hawaii Peter Trunk of Palm Cottage  and Frank Haas of Marketing Management and a former Executive at the... Read More