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Prime Minister acknowledges Court Of Appeal ruling

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele acknowledges the ruling delivered today by the Court of Appeal. The Prime Minister confirms that he will comply with the orders as given by the court.

1 May 2026

Policing
RSIPF Appeals for Calm ahead of Court of Appeal decision
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) appeals to the members of the public, especially in Honiara, to remain calm ahead of the Court of Appeal (CoA) decision on the case between the government and the new coalition, which will be announced tomorrow.
30 Apr 2026
Police
Police advise public to control use of social media ahead of judgement on Constitutional Case
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is calling on all members of the public to exercise responsibility and restraint in their use of social media platforms ahead of the Chief Justice’s judgment on the case between the new coalition and government scheduled for tomorrow at 1:00pm.
13 Apr 2026
Honiara City Council
High Court Grants Interim Orders in KCM–Honiara City Council Dispute
The High Court of Solomon Islands on Friday 5th December 2025 granted interim orders in favour of KCM Properties Limited in proceedings against the Honiara City Council concerning the Point Cruz / Firehouse Clothing Market on Parcel No. 191-023-172.
9 Dec 2025
Government
Gov’t welcomes Court’s decision to uphold Tovosia’s ministerial decisions
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) welcomes the High Court’s decision to dismiss a civil claim brought against the former Minister for Mines and Energy, Hon Bradley Tovosia, over his 2024 appointments to the Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA) Board.
28 May 2025
Land Issues
Ministry of Lands welcomes High Court ruling over Rove foreshore resumption
On Friday 16th May 2025, the High Court handed down its decision on a claim against the Commissioner of Lands’ resumption of a Fixed Term Estate at the foreshore opposite the Ngossi / Tasahe junction on the Tandai Highway.
16 May 2025
Environment
High Court dismisses APID’s appeal against Deputy PM Tovosia’s decision to cancel Mining License
The High Court has dismissed an appeal lodged by Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) Limited against the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, over the cancellation of APID’s Mining License.
10 Apr 2025
Malaita Province
Daniel Suidani: Court Ruling Shows Limits of Administrative Decisions
By Ian Kaukui The former Premier of Malaita province, Daniel Suidani said the recent Court’s decision on his case against the former Minister of Provincial Government, Hon Rollen Seleso shows that administrative decisions have limits.
17 Mar 2025
Law and Order
Ministry of Lands welcomes another court ruling against Pari Development
The Ministry of Lands Housing and Survey welcomes the High Court orders handed down on Friday 14th March 2025 which ruled in favour of the Commissioner of Lands and Registrar of Titles against Pari Development Company.
14 Mar 2025
High Court Dismisses Petition Against Central Kwara’ae MP Ricky Fuo’o
By Sharon Nanau The High Court has dismissed the petition case filed against Hon. Ricky Fuo’o, Member of Parliament for Central Kwara’ae Constituency. The petition, filed by former Member of Parliament Jackson Fiulaua following last year’s elections, was dismissed on the grounds that it lacked…
30 Jan 2025
Land Issues
MINISTRY OF LANDS WELCOMES HIGH COURT RULING AGAINST PARI DEVELOPMENT
The Ministry of Lands Housing & Survey welcomes the High Court orders handed down on Friday 6th September 2024 by the Honourable Chief Justice, in dismissing previous enforcement orders and claims by Pari Development Company about various land parcels in Noro, Western Province.
9 Sept 2024
Politics
Court declares PM’s nomination time to election does not comply with Constitution, upheld election valid
By Alfred Pagepitu The High Court on July 6, 2024 has granted declaration sought by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Mathew Wale that the nomination period up to the date of the election of the Prime Minister does not comply with the mandatory four days period as stated in Schedule 2 1 (b) of the
7 Jul 2024
Elections
24 Petition Cases mentioned before High Court
Twenty- four election petition cases have been mentioned before the High Court. These cases are in relation to the 2024 parliamentary joint election. Deputy High Court Registrar Jack Taloifuila confirmed this to SIBC News earlier this week.
28 Jun 2024
Prime Minister Manele welcomes legal challenge against his election
A legal case seeking interpretation on the process of electing the current Prime Minister is now before the High Court. The High Court confirmed that the case seeks the court’s interpretation on the process of the Prime Minister’s election starting from the nomination period to the date of…
11 Jun 2024
Elections
28 election petition cases now before High Court
By Eliza Kukutu A total of 28 election petition cases have been filed before the High Court. Deputy High Court Registrar Jack Taloifuila confirmed this to SIBC News after the closure of submission on Thursday 30 May 2024.
31 May 2024
Australia
Australia donates ICT equipment to High Court
By Andrea Ma’ahanua Australia donated vital ICT equipment to the High Court, National Judiciary on Wednesday. The equipment included 8 desktop computers and 5 laptops and were provided through the Solomon Islands Australia Justice Program.
11 Apr 2024
Parliament
Court strikes out case challenging the legality of extending parliament under Constitution Amendment Act 2022
The High Court yesterday (6th September 2023) ruled that the parliamentary and constitutional processes taken to pass the Constitution Amendment Act 2022 are legal and according to law.
7 Sept 2023
Government
Solomon Islands Government Wins Law Suit against Doctor
The High Court of Solomon Islands has upheld a decision by the Ministry of Public Service to terminate Dr. Claude Posala for breaching Regulation 26 of the State of Public Emergency Regulations 2020.
1 Sept 2023
Court begins hearing into case challenging processes to enact Constitution (Amendment) Act 2022: Defendants seeks to strike out
The High Court started its hearing into the civil case challenging the legality of the parliamentary processes taken in passing the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2022.
27 Jul 2023
Government
Court of Appeal victory for Solomon Islands Government
The Solomon Islands Government has had a significant win in the Court of Appeal against an unlawful land allocation next to Honiara International Airport.
1 May 2023