Aquasearch teams up with San Diego firm

Kona-based Aquasearch Inc. said it plans to join with San Diego start-up Ancile Pharmaceuticals Inc. to speed development of new drugs made from microalgae.

Aquasearch hopes to take advantage of a fast-track program created by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that allows applications for herbal drugs to be accepted several years sooner than for conventional drugs. Ancile, founded in 1998, has three of its drugs in the fast-track application process.

Consumer groups urge hard line with Microsoft

WASHINGTON >> A coalition of consumer groups sent a letter to state and federal prosecutors today asking them to be tough with Microsoft in the four-year antitrust case, calling for extensive business restrictions and allowing individuals to sue the company.

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PROMOTIONS

>> Bank of Hawaii has named the following individuals vice president: Rose Mary Grace, recovery services; Scott Higashino, transaction systems department; Lynn Hirashima, human resources staff group, advisory and EEO/affirmative action department; Todd Jackson, commercial real estate loan division; Kaleo Kekoolani, human resources compensation; and Martin Monahan, Pacific Century Investment Services Inc.

>> Perry Kaleohano has been named assistant manager for the Verizon Wireless retail store at Davies Pacific Center. He brings more than 10 years of experience to the position.

NEW JOBS

>> Patsy Colvin has joined the staff at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. She will be responsible for establishing a hand therapy program at the hospital. Colvin, a certified hand therapist, joins REHAB after owning and operating a hand therapy clinic in Los Angeles.

>> Sheri St. Germain has been named Oahu sales manager at This Week Oahu. She rejoins This Week after serving as an account manager at Publicitas/Globe Media. She previously worked at This Week from 1994-99

RECOGNITION

>> Robert H. Burns will be honored at the UH School of Travel Industry Management "Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism" fund-raiser and silent auction Nov. 14 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Burns will be honored for his efforts in the development of the school and his contributions to tourism. For reservations, call 956-8946.

>> Kauai Visitors Bureau Executive Director Susan A. Kanoho has been named to Travel Agent magazine's 2001 list of "The Most Powerful Women in Travel." Kanoho, also listed in 1999, was recognized for efforts to help the travel industry as a whole.