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NANI
Lokahi
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 Posted - 03/25/2008 : 05:38:02 AM
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I just saw this in the paper is this for real if so what does it mean for Aloha Camp in the future? 
Molokai Ranch to quit islandStung by rejection of its planned luxury project, the owner will lay off 120 staffers and seal off the land
STORY SUMMARY ยป
Molokai Ranch said yesterday that ongoing losses were behind its decision to close down operations by the end of the month and lay off more than 120 workers.
Molokai Ranch owner Molokai Properties, a subsidiary of Singapore-based GuocoLeisure Ltd., blamed the lost revenue on community opposition to its proposed luxury development at Laau Point.
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"A hui hou kakou, malama pono".
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NANI
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2008 : 05:40:12 AM
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Sorry Rest of the story:
The company is closing the 22-room Molokai Lodge, the Kaupoa Beach Village, the Kaluakoi Golf Course, the Maunaloa gas station, the Maunaloa Town Cinemas and its cattle-rearing business.
In addition, the company said access to its property, more than a third of the island, will be closed indefinitely.
Some community members believe the move is a mean-spirited strategy by the company to pressure residents and state officials into supporting its development plans for the island.
The development plan called for construction of a 200-lot luxury subdivision on 500 acres of land at Laau Point, using the revenues to revive long-dormant Kaluakoi Resort. At the same time, the ranch would have set aside 50,000 acres for open space and conservation easement.
State officials will travel to Molokai on Thursday to provide employees with information on unemployment insurance, job training and placement, and medical benefits.
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"A hui hou kakou, malama pono".
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2008 : 05:43:34 AM
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| Nancy - Mark posted some of this info under the Live Camps/Workshops thread down below here. It is certainly an instance of strong arm tactics. Used to they were called Mafia when they did that. Now they are just "business" men. Remember when Michael Corleone said that he would turn the family into legitimate business? Hmmmm. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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Pupule
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2008 : 06:36:11 AM
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| Yes, see here. |
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