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Lead Ministries align efforts to advance judicial autonomy reform

The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), through the Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU), yesterday convened a high-level meeting with the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs (MJLA), the National Judiciary, and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT).

18 Jul 2026

High Court
High Court Welcomes New Judge
By Alfred Pagepitu The High Court of Solomon Islands has formally welcomed its newest judge, Her Ladyship Justice Emma Ohukeni-Ma’aramo Garo, during a ceremonial sitting in Honiara today.
12 Sept 2025
FFA
Judicial Symposium 2025 Opens in Honiara
HONIARA, 19 JUNE 2025 – Judicial Officers across the Pacific and international fisheries legal experts are gathering in Honiara over a three (3) days Symposium. This marks yet another significant regional event co-hosted by the Honourable Chief Justice of Solomon Islands Sir Albert R.
19 Jun 2025
Government
PM MANELE RECEIVES HIS LORDSHIP JUSTICE JOHN MURIA SNR
Prime Minister Honorable Jeremiah Manele MP, has a received a courtesy call from the President of the Court of Appeal of Solomon Islands, His Lordship, Justice Sir John Muria Snr this morning.
7 Jun 2024
Justice and Legal Affairs
Sir Palmer raises concern on continuous insufficient fund allocations for Court of Appeal.
Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer highlighted the issue of limited funding as an ongoing challenge for the judiciary. Delivering his speech at the formal opening of the 2024 legal year yesterday, Sir Palmer said insufficient fund allocation towards the Court of Appeal sittings continues to impact…
24 Jan 2024
Justice and Legal Affairs
CJ Palmer Opens 2023 Legal Year with Calls to Strengthen Judicial Independence
Hon. Chief Justice Sir. Albert Palmer has reiterated the need to strengthen judicial Independence in the country. Delivering his remarks at the official opening of the 2023 Legal Year yesterday, Sir Palmer said as an arm of the government, the Judiciary continues to remain unnoticed.
25 Jan 2023
Breaking News
‘A study found Solomon Islanders rely on traditional justice systems.’
The ‘Solomon Islands Access to Justice’ study has concluded that most Solomon Islanders continue to rely on traditional justice systems. Both men and women rely on village chiefs and church leaders for resolving disputes across a range of issues.
9 Mar 2020
Government
Government lawyers’ strike notice ends today
The Government Lawyers’s 28 day strike notice lapse today December 4th. The Government Lawyer’s Association is seeking to improve the terms and conditions of all government lawyers- a long over due issue.
4 Dec 2018
Laws
Chief Magistrate John Numapo retires
Contributions of former Chief Magistrate, John Numapo to the improvement of the Magistrates’ terms and conditions were highlighted in a farewell to him last Friday.
2 Oct 2017
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands appoints first female Chief Magistrate
Solomon Islands has appointed its first female Chief Magistrate. Emma Garo, a former public solicitor who served as Magistrate and Deputy Chief Magistrate in the Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court, was sworn in to her new position this morning at the High Court.
15 Sept 2017
Services
HIGH COURT ADMIN CALLED ON TO PERFORM WELL
The High Court administration and Magistrate registries have been called on to raise their performance standards. President of the Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA), Silverio Lepe made the call at the opening of the Legal year in Honiara.
22 Jan 2017
Court
OUTSTANDING DISCIPLINARY CASES PENDING
The judiciary is yet to deal with a number of outstanding disciplinary cases against legal practitioners dating back to 2005. Speaking on behalf of the Attorney General’s office at the opening of the legal year yesterday, John Muria Junior said this is an urgent issue for the judiciary and the…
17 Jan 2017
Court
LEGAL YEAR 2017 OPENED
The 2017 legal year has officially opened on the theme “To build a just and fair society by improving the delivery of justice services”. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer says the theme is a salutary of the reason for the judiciary’s existence as a corporate entity and key stakeholder in Government.
16 Jan 2017
Court
HIGH COURT NOTED REDUCTION IN CASE BACKLOG
The High Court has noted a reduction in the backlog of cases, particularly civil cases. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer says their efforts to address the issue of backlog of cases and delayed judgements has been quite successful.
16 Jan 2017
Court
MAN ARRESTED FOR STABBING PREGNANT WIFE
A man has been apprehended by police this morning in Honiara after he allegedly stabbed his eight-month-old pregnant wife at Talise, Kola Ridge, over the weekend. A spokesperson from the Police Media Unit told SIBC News today investigations into the stabbing incident has begun.
9 Jan 2017
Court
WARRANT ISSUED FOR MAN ASSAULTING POLICE OFFICER
A warrant for arrest has been issued for a man charged with assaulting a police officer. The defendant is also charged with common assault and publishing obscene pictures. He was due to appear in the Magistrate Court today to set a date for his trial but failed to turn up.
5 Jan 2017
Court
RESPECT THE LAW: HOU TOLD CITIZENS
Deputy Leader of Opposition and Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Rick Hou has urged citizens of Solomon Islands to respect the recent Court decision regarding the issue of tax-free salaries and other entitlement benefits for Members of Parliament.
20 Oct 2016
Court
MV CHANELLA’s FORMER OWNER SUED
The Solomon Islands Maritime Association is suing the former owner of the vessel MV Chanella for violating the Maritime Act. This was during a trip the vessel made from Noro, Western Province en route to Temotu province, December last year.
9 Sept 2016
Court
STUDENTS TO BE SENTENCED FOR DEFILEMENT
The Magistrate Court will sentence two young students convicted of defilement, next week. The two young men who cannot be named appeared at the Magistrate Court this morning. They are convicted of defiling a girl under the age of 13.
6 Sept 2016
Court
TRIAL ADJOURNED FOR BUSINESSMAN
A trial was adjourned for a businessman charged with unlawful possession of beche-de-mer. Dr. Reginald Apia whose trial was set for today will stand trial Monday next week. Mr. Apia is charged with possession of beche-de-mer for export contrary to the Fisheries Act of 2009.
5 Sept 2016