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2024 High Court of Solomon Islands Decisions

January 2024

• Rifalea v Rarabu [2024] SBHC 1; HCSI-CC 441 of 2019 (9 January 2024)
• Tola v Saemanea [2024] SBHC 2; HCSI-CC 538 of 2023 (23 January 2024)

February 2024

• Kere v Reinunu [2024] SBHC 3; HCSI-CC 673 of 2021 (2 February 2024)
• Manepuria v Commissioner of Forest [2024] SBHC 4; HCSI-CC 416 of 2022 (6 February 2024)
• Waleoi v Ne'e [2024] SBHC 5; HCSI-CC 494 of 2023 (6 February 2024)
• Rano v Iiuman [2024] SBHC 6; HCSI-CC 26 of 2016 (7 February 2024)
• R v Fafale [2024] SBHC 7; HCSI-CRC 312 of 2023 (7 February 2024)
• Tabe v Speaker Choiseul Provincial Assembly [2024] SBHC 33; HCSI-CC 32 of 2024 (7 February 2024)
• R v Taliae [2024] SBHC 15; HCSI-CRC 425 of 2023 (14 February 2024)
• R v Gaza [2024] SBHC 16; HCSI-CRC 529 of 2023 (14 February 2024)
• Gulf Five Ltd v Malanga [2024] SBHC 53; HCSI-CC 145 of 2022 (14 February 2024)
• R v Roy [2024] SBHC 17; HCSI-CRC 44 of 2022 (15 February 2024)
• Kosui v Lafui [2024] SBHC 8; HCSI-CC 304 of 2018 (21 February 2024)
• Asia Pacific Investment Development Ltd v Bintan Mining SI Ltd [2024] SBHC 9; HCSI-CC 388 of 2021 (21 February 2024)
• Gurrea v Eborda [2024] SBHC 10; HCSI-CC 593 of 2020 (21 February 2024)
• Attorney General v Ming Huan Szetu [2024] SBHC 11; HCSI-CC 400 of 2023 (22 February 2024)
• Pan Oceanic Bank Ltd v AJF Enterprises Ltd [2024] SBHC 18; HCSI-CC 10 of 2018 (27 February 2024)
• Maenu'u v Maefiti [2024] SBHC 12; HCSI-CC 544 of 2020 (28 February 2024)

March 2024

• Milikada Estate, In re [2024] SBHC 19; HCSI-CC 66 of 2023 (1 March 2024)
• R v Wane [2024] SBHC 21; HCSI-CRC 434 of 2023 (1 March 2024)
• R v Mahau [2024] SBHC 25; HCSI-CRC 631 of 2021 (1 March 2024)
• Rupakana v Niqe [2024] SBHC 129; HCSI-CC 658 of 2020 (1 March 2024)
• Helicopter Support Solomon Islands Ltd v Solomon Islands Ports Authority [2024] SBHC 13; HCSI-CC 2 of 2022 (4 March 2024)
• Manedika v Gota [2024] SBHC 14; HCSI-CC 416 of 2020 (4 March 2024)
• R v Tome [2024] SBHC 107; HCSI-CRC 67 of 2022 (6 March 2024)
• International Comtrade & Shipping (SI) Ltd v Attorney General [2024] SBHC 26; HCS-CC 249 of 2020 (7 March 2024)
• Kabena v Honiara City Council [2024] SBHC 20; HCSI-CC 550 of 2020 (8 March 2024)
• Noubela v Attorney General [2024] SBHC 54; HCSI-CC 561 of 2021 (8 March 2024)
• Pacific Export Alliance Ltd v Sikwauta [2024] SBHC 22; HCSI-CC 280 of 2021 (12 March 2024)
• Sino Capital (SI) Ltd v G.B.C Integrated Wood Ltd [2024] SBHC 27; HCSI-CC 659 of 2020 (13 March 2024)
• Solo v Rigereta [2024] SBHC 28; HCSI-CC 545 of 2020 (14 March 2024)
• Earth Movers Solomon Ltd v Attorney General [2024] SBHC 55; HCSI-CC 436 of 2019 (15 March 2024)
• Hatanga Ltd v Hanikouna [2024] SBHC 29; HCSI-CC 502 of 2021 (18 March 2024)
• Orion Ltd v Renown Surf & Cargo Ltd [2024] SBHC 59; HCSI-CC 544 of 2023 (20 March 2024)
• Wakioasi v Tarehiona [2024] SBHC 23; HCSI-CC 369 of 2019 (22 March 2024)
• R v Hiriboe [2024] SBHC 30; HCSI-CRC 208 of 2023 (22 March 2024)
• R v CM [2024] SBHC 31; HCSI-CRC 449 of 2023 (22 March 2024)
• R v Kolia [2024] SBHC 106; HCSI-CRC 406 of 2023 (22 March 2024)
• Gusa v Sikua [2024] SBHC 24; HCSI-CC 679 of 2020 (26 March 2024)
• R v Mae [2024] SBHC 32; HCSI-CRC 233 of 2022 (28 March 2024)
• Maui v Attorney General [2024] SBHC 56; HCSI-CC 645 of 2015 (28 March 2024)

April 2024

• Day v Kabui [2024] SBHC 65; HCSI-CC 507 of 2023 (5 April 2024)
• Marasini v Haga [2024] SBHC 66; HCSI-CC 99 of 2024 (10 April 2024)
• Mecky v MLW Eastern Timber Co Ltd [2024] SBHC 34; HCSI-CC 560 of 2023 (12 April 2024)
• R v Koivania [2024] SBHC 35; HCSI-CRC 583 of 2023 (12 April 2024)
• QQQ Holdings Ltd v Commissioner of Inland Revenue [2024] SBHC 37; HCSI-CC 124 of 2021 (12 April 2024)
• Sunway SI Ltd v Kakana [2024] SBHC 58; HCSI-CC 574 of 2019 (12 April 2024)
• Idute'e Estate, Re [2024] SBHC 38; HCSI-CC 590 of 2021 (16 April 2024)
• R v Maelauia [2024] SBHC 39; HCSI-CRC 355 of 2023 (16 April 2024)
• R v Falosi [2024] SBHC 40; HCSI-CRC 158 of 2019 (18 April 2024)
• R v Manaba [2024] SBHC 46; HCSI-CRC 35 of 2024 (18 April 2024)
• Sesehala v Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development [2024] SBHC 41; HCSI-CC 567 of 2023 (25 April 2024)
• R v Ulavania [2024] SBHC 47; HCSI-CRC 392 of 2023 (25 April 2024)
• R v Haikeremi [2024] SBHC 48; HCSI-CRC 30 of 2024 (26 April 2024)

May 2024

• R v Sade [2024] SBHC 49; HCSI-CRC 31 of 2024 (1 May 2024)
• R v Baura [2024] SBHC 67; HCSI-CRC 117 of 2024 (3 May 2024)
• Jino v Attorney General [2024] SBHC 71; HCSI-CC 498 of 2021 (10 May 2024)
• Pacific Everest Lumber Ltd v Agro LBS Ltd [2024] SBHC 42; HCSI-CC 135 of 2021 (13 May 2024)
• Kwalagau v Batalofo [2024] SBHC 43; HCSI-CC 542 of 2023 (13 May 2024)
• Sawane v Dausabea [2024] SBHC 50; HCSI-CC 113 of 2015 (17 May 2024)
• Batalofo v Kwalagau [2024] SBHC 51; HCSI-CC 510 of 2023 (22 May 2024)
• R v Suiga [2024] SBHC 130; HCSI-CRC 426 of 2023 (22 May 2024)
• Ontong Java Development Co Ltd v Viauli [2024] SBHC 52; HCSI-CC 26 of 2024 (24 May 2024)
• R v Bice [2024] SBHC 44; HCSI-CRC 34 of 2023 (30 May 2024)
• Zaku v Vathaga [2024] SBHC 45; HCSI-CC 91 of 2021 (30 May 2024)

June 2024

• Puia v Tangosia [2024] SBHC 36; HCSI-CC 546 of 2016 (3 June 2024)
• R v Taua [2024] SBHC 57; HCSI-CRC 385 of 2022 (7 June 2024)
• Teikagei v Soaika [2024] SBHC 60; HCSI-CC 132 of 2024 (10 June 2024)
• Zupukana v Excel Timber Ltd [2024] SBHC 61; HCSI-CC 608 of 2023 (17 June 2024)
• Kere v Lamupio [2024] SBHC 68; HCSI-CC 666 of 2020 (20 June 2024)
• Rua v Olofia [2024] SBHC 62; HCSI-CC 240 of 2013 (21 June 2024)
• James Shipping Line Ltd v Commissioner of Inland Revenue [2024] SBHC 63; HCSI-CAC 208 of 2020 (24 June 2024)

July 2024

• Pang v Woodland Enterprises Ltd [2024] SBHC 72; HCSI-CC 428 of 2023 (4 July 2024)
• Maui v Attorney General [2024] SBHC 64; HCSI-CC 645 of 2015 (5 July 2024)
• R v Samani [2024] SBHC 75; HCSI-CRC 21 of 2018 (5 July 2024)
• Wale v Governor General [2024] SBHC 81; HCSI-CC 160 of 2024 (6 July 2024)
• Wilder v Fa'afunua [2024] SBHC 82; HCSI-CC 389 of 2023 (12 July 2024)
• Kovelau v Tola [2024] SBHC 69; HCSI-CC 485 of 2023 (16 July 2024)
• Constantine v Lae [2024] SBHC 70; HCSI-CC 33 of 2024 (19 July 2024)
• Dettke v Attorney General [2024] SBHC 108; HCSI-CC 199 of 2018 (26 July 2024)
• Maneka v Bosawai [2024] SBHC 73; HCSI-CC 171 of 2024 (29 July 2024)
• R v Ngala [2024] SBHC 109; HCSI-CRC 365 of 2023 (29 July 2024)
• R v Samani [2024] SBHC 76; HCSI-CRC 21 of 2018 (31 July 2024)
• R v Ringo [2024] SBHC 120; HCSI-CRC 290 of 2023 (31 July 2024)
• R v Gerena [2024] SBHC 121; HCSI-CRC 359 of 2023 (31 July 2024)
• Tekaai Estate, Re [2024] SBHC 131; HCSI-CC 235 of 2024 (31 July 2024)

August 2024

• Ramoli v Electoral Commission [2024] SBHC 101; HCSI-CC 210 of 2024 (1 August 2024)
• Midi v Gulf Three Ltd [2024] SBHC 88; HCSI-CC 309 of 2021 (2 August 2024)
• R v Kakole [2024] SBHC 122; HCSI-CRC 100 of 2021 (2 August 2024)
• Kealoe v Paea [2024] SBHC 74; HCSI-CC 204 of 2024 (7 August 2024)
• R v Beani [2024] SBHC 77; HCSI-CRC 270 of 2023 (9 August 2024)
• R v Kaulafa [2024] SBHC 78; HCSI-CRC 291 of 2023 (9 August 2024)
• R v Suiramo [2024] SBHC 79; HCSI-CRC 300 of 2023 (9 August 2024)
• R v Sisa [2024] SBHC 80; HCSI-CRC 409 of 2023 (9 August 2024)
• Alu Development Corporation Ltd v Oceanic Trading Co Ltd [2024] SBHC 89; HCSI-CC 257 of 2021 (9 August 2024)
• Manase v Pacific Nickel Mining Kolosori Ltd [2024] SBHC 110; HCSI-CC 370 of 2023 (13 August 2024)
• Rean-PCS Joint Venture v Solomon Water (trading as Solomon Water) [2024] SBHC 111; HCSI-CC 605 of 2023 (15 August 2024)
• Maenu'u v Matai [2024] SBHC 95; HCSI-CC 133 of 2022 (16 August 2024)
• Gasimata v Attorney General [2024] SBHC 96; HCSI-CC 487 of 2019 (16 August 2024)
• Quity v Majala [2024] SBHC 102; HCSI-CC 443 of 2023 (19 August 2024)
• Winner Properties Ltd v Attorney General [2024] SBHC 83; HCSI-CC 221 of 2018 (20 August 2024)
• Sikua v Attorney General [2024] SBHC 84; HCSI-CC 219 of 2023 (23 August 2024)
• Bako v Kolly [2024] SBHC 85; HCSI-CC 390 of 2020 (23 August 2024)
• Oraioha v Haura Development Association [2024] SBHC 86; HCSI-CC 470 of 2023 (23 August 2024)
• Boseto v Pacific Everest Lumber Ltd [2024] SBHC 87; HCSI-CC 545 of 2021 (23 August 2024)
• R v Sipokolo [2024] SBHC 115; HCSI-CRC 128 of 2024 (24 August 2024)
• Vavanga v Tala [2024] SBHC 91; HCSI-CC 1 of 2020 (30 August 2024)

September 2024

• Morning Star Co Ltd v Uinahuna [2024] SBHC 90; HCSI-CC 241 of 2021 (2 September 2024)
• Amoi v Sale [2024] SBHC 92; HCSI-CC 14 of 2024 (5 September 2024)
• Solomon Sheet Steel Ltd v Siosi [2024] SBHC 112; HCSI-CC 436 of 2023 (5 September 2024)
• Sevev Land Trust Board v Bartlett [2024] SBHC 93; HCSI-CC 165 of 2023 (6 September 2024)
• Sesomo v Takakolo [2024] SBHC 94; HCSI-CC 206 of 2023 (6 September 2024)
• Qame v Tsodo [2024] SBHC 97; HCSI-CC 357 of 2023 (9 September 2024)
• Hori v Sonic Phase (SI) Co Ltd [2024] SBHC 98; HCSI-CC 661 of 2020 (9 September 2024)
• Tahani v Soriacomua [2024] SBHC 103; HCSI-CC 195 of 2024 (10 September 2024)
• Talifilu v Tagini [2024] SBHC 99; HCSI-CC 196 of 2024 (11 September 2024)
• R v Gegesi [2024] SBHC 116; HCSI-CRC 25 of 2024 (13 September 2024)
• Adoption of Sua, In re [2024] SBHC 100; HCSI-CC 231 of 2023 (16 September 2024)
• Pogara v Pitakaka [2024] SBHC 113; HCSI-CC 576 of 2023 (16 September 2024)
• Manetoali v Manemahaga [2024] SBHC 104; HCSI-CC 179 of 2024 (17 September 2024)
• Bwagi v Bwau [2024] SBHC 114; HCSI-CC 304 of 2023 (17 September 2024)
• R v Pao [2024] SBHC 123; HCSI-CRC 369 of 2023 (17 September 2024)
• Koli v Tovosia [2024] SBHC 105; HCSI-CC 191 of 2024 (18 September 2024)
• R v Sipokolo [2024] SBHC 117; HCSI-CRC 128 of 2024 (20 September 2024)
• Marape v Southern Forest Industry [2024] SBHC 118; HCSI-CC 51 of 2021 (24 September 2024)
• Soltuna Ltd v Mamae [2024] SBHC 119; HCSI-CC 79 of 2024 (25 September 2024)
• Soqoilo v Tanagada [2024] SBHC 124; HCSI-CC 185 of 2024 (25 September 2024)
• R v Bakolo [2024] SBHC 125; HCSI-CRC 144 of 2024 (30 September 2024)
• R v Giliposi [2024] SBHC 126; HCSI-CRC 155 of 2024 (30 September 2024)
• R v Navi [2024] SBHC 132; HCSI-CRC 57 of 2024 (30 September 2024)

October 2024

• Solomon Motors Ltd v Herming [2024] SBHC 133; HCSI-CC 585 of 2023 (2 October 2024)
• R v Olosivoa [2024] SBHC 127; HCSI-CRC 78 of 2018 (9 October 2024)
• R v Faifu [2024] SBHC 128; HCSI-CRC 438 of 2022 (9 October 2024)
• Ne'e v Commissioner of Lands [2024] SBHC 134; HCSI-CC 517 of 2023 (10 October 2024)