No lifeguard on duty: Hawaiian beaches may soon be less protected

Article Abstract:

The increase in liability suits in Hawaii's beaches in 1995 has prompted county beach owners to remove lifeguards from their posts, since the presence of such lifeguards can make the county liable in case of accidents. This trend will leave the beaches and tourists unprotected.

Laws, regulations and rules, Beaches, Lifeguards

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Has eco-king met his Waterloo?: opposition to Selengut's Hawaiian resort

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Stanley Selengut's plan to build a resort at Pua'ena Point in Oahu, HI has been met with opposition from locals. Local homeowners expressed dissatisfaction over discrepancies in zoning, traffic, water pollution and lack of public input, among others.

Real estate developers, Contracts, Hotels and motels, Public opinion, Resorts, Oahu

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Hawaii's dangerous dives: tourist's death raises safety concerns

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The Aug 1996 death of a diver in Hawaii has mobilized dive operators and regulators on the subject of safety issues. Such issues deal with the diving operators' supervision of their clients, and the existing self-regulation of the industry.

Management, Safety and security measures, Recreation, Diving (Underwater), Diving, Aquatic sports facilities

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