GOVERNOR STRESSES PUBLIC SAFETY IN SUPERFERRY'S RESUMPTION OF SERVICE TO KAUA`I
September 17 - Governor Lingle announced that the Hawai`i Superferry will resume service to Kaua`i starting Wednesday, September 26 on a temporary daytime schedule.
The Governor also stressed that federal, state and county law enforcement agencies will strictly enforce a temporary security zone established at Nawiliwili Harbor by the United States Coast Guard.
The announcement follows extensive planning by Governor Lingle; Kaua`i Mayor Bryan Baptiste; the U.S. Coast Guard; state departments of Public Safety, Transportation and Land and Natural Resources; the Attorney General's Office, and the Kaua`i Police Department to allow the Superferry to safely use the harbor, while providing a safe place for protestors to demonstrate.
"We respect everyone's right to voice their opinion, but we will not allow a small group of protestors to act out in a lawless manner to obstruct the operations of a legitimate business, intimidate the people who wish to use its services or put people's lives at risk," the Governor added as she shared the plan's emphasis on public safety.
Governor Lingle also announced that between now and September 26, she will join state, county and federal partners in Kaua`i for community meetings regarding the plan for the return of Superferry service to Lihu`e.
