2011 High Court of Solomon Islands Decisions

February 2011

• Haomae v Electoral Commission [2011] SBHC 38; HCSI-CC 349 of 2010 (1 February 2011)
• Manioru v Regina [2011] SBHC 2; HCSI-CRC 19 of 2009 (9 February 2011)
• Koroua v Regina [2011] SBHC 3; HCSI-CRC 492 of 2010 (9 February 2011)
• Regina v Gwao [2011] SBHC 1; HCSI-CRC 481 of 2010 (15 February 2011)
• Regina v Olifei [2011] SBHC 11; HCSI-CRC 344 of 2009 (18 February 2011)
• Kolombangara Forests Products Ltd v Alezama [2011] SBHC 4; CC329 of 2007 (24 February 2011)
• Rimanu v Regina [2011] SBHC 5; CRC 20 & 21 of 2011 (24 February 2011)

March 2011

• Regina v Bosavane [2011] SBHC 7; HCSI-CRC 345 of 2009 (8 March 2011)
• Maeke (Jnr) v Sopage [2011] SBHC 108; HCSI-CC 341 of 2010 (10 March 2011)
• Fono v Fiulaua [2011] SBHC 6; HCSI-CC 335 of 2010 (11 March 2011)
• Regina v Poa [2011] SBHC 8; HCSI-CRC 370 of 2009 (11 March 2011)
• Kahano v Solomon Islands Electoral Commission [2011] SBHC 9; HCSI-CC 338 of 2010 (18 March 2011)
• Russel Islands Plantations Estates Ltd v Solomon Islands National Union of Workers [2011] SBHC 10; HCSI-CC 247 of 2004 (21 March 2011)
• Regina v Olifei [2001] SBHC 181; HCSI-CRC 344.2009 (21 March 2011)
• Ha'apio v Keniasina [2011] SBHC 12; HCSI-CC 343 of 2010 (28 March 2011)
• Kalena Timber Company Ltd v Kalikoqu Development Company [2011] SBHC 13; HCSI-CC 230 of 2007 (29 March 2011)
• Linear Perspective Ltd v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 18; HCSI-CC 157 of 2009 (29 March 2011)
• Far South Holding Ltd v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 14; HCSI-CC 191 of 2010 (30 March 2011)
• Talifai v Regina [2011] SBHC 16; HCSI-CRC 85 of 2010 (30 March 2011)

April 2011

• Daiwo v Lano [2011] SBHC 15; HCSI-CC 367 of 2007 (5 April 2011)
• Solomon Resources v Attorney General Representing the Director of Mines [2011] SBHC 174; HCSI-CC 111 of 2011 (5 April 2011)
• Teteau v Firiano [2011] SBHC 19; HCSI-CC 335 of 2006 (7 April 2011)
• Regina v Aitorea [2011] SBHC 23; HCSI-CRC 64 of 2011 (7 April 2011)
• Regina v Kwan [2011] SBHC 20; HCSI-CRC 324 of 2008 (14 April 2011)
• Quater Enterprises Pty Ltd v Allardyce Lumber Company Ltd [2011] SBHC 21; HCSI-CC 208 of 2000 (15 April 2011)
• Regina v Chivili [2011] SBHC 24; HCSI-CRC 137 of 2011 (20 April 2011)
• Regina v Maenisoa [2011] SBHC 25; HCSI-CRC 82 of 2010 (20 April 2011)

May 2011

• Anuta v Regina [2011] SBHC 22; HCSI-CRC 456 of 2009 (2 May 2011)
• Regina v Voka [2011] SBHC 26; HCSI-CRC 48 of 2011 (4 May 2011)
• Regina v Bolami [2011] SBHC 28; HCSI-CRC No.331 of 2005, 454 and 455 of 2007 (4 May 2011)
• Hwang Shu Fen v National Bank of Solomon Islands [2011] SBHC 29; HCSI-CC 364 of 2008 (5 May 2011)
• Regina v Ome [2011] SBHC 27; HCSI-CRC 265 of 2006 (6 May 2011)
• Akao v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 30; HCSI-CC 441 of 2009 (11 May 2011)
• Kere v Guadalcanal Province [2011] SBHC 31; HCSI-CC 10 of 2011 (12 May 2011)
• Wale v Philip [2011] SBHC 32; HCSI-CC 42 of 2011 (16 May 2011)
• Yam & Company v China United (SI) Corporation Ltd [2011] SBHC 33; HSCI-CC 54 of 2008 (18 May 2011)
• Maeli v Omex Ltd [2011] SBHC 34; HCSI-CC 176 of 2008 (20 May 2011)
• Wale v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 35; HCSI-CC 73 of 2011 (20 May 2011)
• Regina v Vangala [2011] SBHC 42; HCSI-CRC 168 of 2011 (25 May 2011)
• Morikana v Daka [2011] SBHC 36; HCSI-CC 57 of 2011 (26 May 2011)
• Asigera v Irara [2011] SBHC 37; HCSI-CC 108 of 2003 (31 May 2011)

June 2011

• Regina v Ome [2011] SBHC 109; HCSI-CRC 265 of 2006 (1 June 2011)
• Regina v Pautangata [2011] SBHC 39; Criminal Case 166 of 2011 (7 June 2011)
• Carey v Azeem [2011] SBHC 40; HCSI-CC 9 of 2011 (14 June 2011)
• Auga v Folotalu [2011] SBHC 41; HCSI-CC 308 of 2010 (17 June 2011)
• Poa v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 110; HCSI-CC 223 of 2011 (27 June 2011)
• Regina v Kemahaku [2011] SBHC 51; HCSI-CRC 103 of 2011 (28 June 2011)
• Regina v Soro [2011] SBHC 52; HCSI-CRC 276 of 2010 (29 June 2011)
• Kidoe v Tozaka [2011] SBHC 43; HC-SI CC 135 of 2011 (30 June 2011)
• Regina v Junior [2011] SBHC 44; HC-SI CRC 331 of 2005, 454 & 455 of 2007 (30 June 2011)

July 2011

• Gafui v Regina [2011] SBHC 47; HCSI-CRC 170 of 2011 (1 July 2011)
• Inoke v Tran [2011] SBHC 196; HCSI-CC 340.2010 (4 July 2011)
• C-Corp Ltd v Tekulu [2011] SBHC 45; HC-SI CC 180 of 2010 (6 July 2011)
• Regina v Havimana [2011] SBHC 48; HCSI-CRC 136.2009 (6 July 2011)
• Regina v Gere [2011] SBHC 158; HCSI-CRC 406 of 2007 (6 July 2011)
• Ngelea v Sikua [2011] SBHC 46; HC-SI CC 348 of 2010 (8 July 2011)
• Gete v Wereke [2011] SBHC 49; HCSI-CC 326 of 2007 (11 July 2011)
• Maetoloa v Tata [2011] SBHC 50; HCSI-CC 270 of 2009 (12 July 2011)
• Regina v Chivili [2011] SBHC 53; HCSI-CRC 137 of 2011 (12 July 2011)
• Regina v Gwao [2011] SBHC 54; HCSI-CRC 481 of 2010 (13 July 2011)
• Regina v Rimanu [2011] SBHC 55; HCSI-CRC 20 and 21 (14 July 2011)
• Ngoro v Regina [2011] SBHC 56; HCSI-CRC 305 of 2010 (15 July 2011)
• SMM Solomon Ltd v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 195; HCSI-CC 258 of 2011 (21 July 2011)
• Rajapaksha v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 189; HCSI-CC 39 of 2011 (22 July 2011)
• Sikua v Eta [2011] SBHC 66; HCSI-CC 205 of 2011 (26 July 2011)
• Meke v Tavasi [2011] SBHC 190; HCSI-CC 261 of 2010 (26 July 2011)
• Regina v Telili [2011] SBHC 67; HCSI-CRC 12 of 2011 (27 July 2011)
• Basil v Shortland Shipping Company [2011] SBHC 57; HCSI-CC 253 of 2009 (29 July 2011)

August 2011

• Chow v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 58; HCSI-CC 262 of 2010 (3 August 2011)
• Agi v Kwaebeu [2011] SBHC 191; HCSI-LAC 438 of 2007 (3 August 2011)
• Gitoa v Regina [2011] SBHC 111; HCSI-CRAC 46 of 2011 (8 August 2011)
• Ramouda v Suifa'asia [2011] SBHC 59; HCSI-CC 330 of 2007 (9 August 2011)
• Regina v Bolea [2011] SBHC 68; HCSI-CRC 256 of 2011 (9 August 2011)
• Regina v Vangala [2011] SBHC 69; HCSI-CRC 268 of 2011 (9 August 2011)
• Solomon Islands Home Finance Ltd v Keru [2011] SBHC 60; HCSI-CC 379 of 2006 (12 August 2011)
• Li v Guo [2011] SBHC 61; HCSI-CC262 of 2008 (12 August 2011)
• Iodanis v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 62; HCSI-CC 408 of 2009 (12 August 2011)
• Regina v Thang [2011] SBHC 70; HCSI-CRC 109 of 2011 (15 August 2011)
• Fera v Maomatekwa [2011] SBHC 63; HCSI-CC 91 of 2009 (16 August 2011)
• Razak v Halutavonga [2011] SBHC 64; HCSI-CC 288 of 2010 (16 August 2011)
• Success Company Ltd v Takolu Timber Ltd [2011] SBHC 65; HCSI-CC 80 of 2009 (16 August 2011)
• Regina v Oma [2011] SBHC 72; HCSI-CRC 144 of 2010 (17 August 2011)
• Regina v Olofia [2011] SBHC 73; HCSI-CRC 269 of 2011 (17 August 2011)
• Tova v S.A. and Sons Enterprise [2011] SBHC 71; HCSI-CC 232 of 2010 (18 August 2011)
• Regina v Taurikeni [2011] SBHC 112; HCSI-CRC 263 of 2011 (18 August 2011)
• Kahano v Solomon Islands Electrol Commission [2011] SBHC 74; HCSI-CC 338 of 2010 (19 August 2011)
• Laugana v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 76; HCSI-CC 262 of 2011 (22 August 2011)
• Regina v Taganepari [2011] SBHC 80; HCSI-CRC 33 of 2010 (23 August 2011)
• Sikua v Tradewinds Investment Company Ltd [2011] SBHC 178; HCSI-CC 138 of 2009 (23 August 2011)
• Bato v Boso [2011] SBHC 75; HCSI-CC 619 of 2005 (24 August 2011)
• Regina v Ketei [2011] SBHC 92; HCSI-CRC 282 of 2011 (25 August 2011)
• Regina v Manai [2011] SBHC 77; HCSI-CRC 100 of 2011 (26 August 2011)
• Regina v Olofia [2011] SBHC 83; HCSI-CRC 317 of 2010 (30 August 2011)
• Regina v Tawaia [2011] SBHC 84; HCSI-CRC 437 of 2009 (30 August 2011)
• Kikile v Kalahaki Ltd [2011] SBHC 78; HCSI-CC 431 of 2007 (31 August 2011)
• Iu v Kenipepeana [2011] SBHC 81; HCSI-CC 240 of 2011 (31 August 2011)

September 2011

• Manepora'a v Aonima [2011] SBHC 79; HCSI-CC 28 of 2009 (1 September 2011)
• In re Duinkerke (Infant) [2011] SBHC 82; HCSI-CC 260 of 2011 (2 September 2011)
• Regina v Bartlett [2011] SBHC 86; HCSI-CC 362 of 2005 (2 September 2011)
• Taupongi v Puia [2011] SBHC 85; HCSI-CC 168 of 2010 (6 September 2011)
• Talasasa v Lampio [2011] SBHC 87; HCSI-CC 390 of 2010 (7 September 2011)
• Solomon Telekom Company Ltd v SATSOL Ltd [2011] SBHC 88; HCSI-CC 358 of 2011 (8 September 2011)
• Kokanihau v Marahao Forest Development Corporation Ltd [2011] SBHC 183; HCSI-CC 139 of 2010 (8 September 2011)
• Hebala v Sego [2011] SBHC 89; HCSI-CC 255 of 2011 (9 September 2011)
• Eagon Resources Development Company Ltd v Lukisi [2011] SBHC 184; HCSI-CC 244 of 2010 (9 September 2011)
• Soimagela v Toata [2011] SBHC 192; HCSI-CC 335 of 2009 (9 September 2011)
• Yam & Company v China United (SI) Corporation Ltd [2011] SBHC 90; HCSI-CC 54 of 2008 (12 September 2011)
• Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel v Apato [2011] SBHC 91; HCSI-CC 08 of 2011 (13 September 2011)
• Omex Ltd v Tangisi [2011] SBHC 93; HCSI-CC 365 of 2011 (15 September 2011)
• Puluhenua v Dorawewe [2011] SBHC 94; HCSI-CC 505 of 2010 (15 September 2011)
• Tofasi v Regina [2011] SBHC 96; HCSI-CRC 186 of 2011 (16 September 2011)
• Regina v Neke [2011] SBHC 97; HCSI-CRC 299 of 2010 (16 September 2011)
• Regina v Manioru [2011] SBHC 122; HCSI-CRC 309 of 2009 (16 September 2011)
• SMM Solomon Ltd v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 98; HCSI-CC 258 of 2011 (19 September 2011)
• Regina v Kasi [2011] SBHC 113; HCSI-CRC 141 of 2009 (22 September 2011)
• Vakapa v Reko Enterprises Oceania Trading Company [2011] SBHC 114; HCSI-CC 246 of 2011 (26 September 2011)
• Success Company Ltd v Runikera [2011] SBHC 185; HCSI-CC 507 of 2010 (26 September 2011)
• Russel Island Plantation Estates Ltd v Solomon Islands National Union of Workers [2011] SBHC 99; HCSI-CC 247 of 2011 (27 September 2011)
• Talokoro v Omex Company Ltd [2011] SBHC 179; HCSI-CC 67 of 2011 (27 September 2011)
• Russel Islands Plantation Estates Ltd v Morris [2011] SBHC 193; HCSI-CC 319 of 2009 (29 September 2011)
• Zobule v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 102; HCSI-CC 297 (30 September 2011)

October 2011

• Attorney General v Egoro [2011] SBHC 100; HCSI-CC 117 of 2011 (3 October 2011)
• Attorney General v Ruakana [2011] SBHC 101; HCSI-CC 118 of 2011 (3 October 2011)
• Perogolo v Laugana [2011] SBHC 103; HCSI-CC 152 of 2009 (3 October 2011)
• Gaskell v Gaskell [2011] SBHC 104; HCSI-CC 403 of 2008 (5 October 2011)
• Dausabea v Registrar of Titles [2011] SBHC 105; HCSI-CC 365 of 2009 (6 October 2011)
• Tuita v Betero [2011] SBHC 106; HCSI-CC 394 of 2008 (7 October 2011)
• Kemahaku v Regina [2011] SBHC 107; HCSI-CRC 103 of 2011 (7 October 2011)
• Regina v Bennet [2011] SBHC 186; HCSI-CRC 367 of 2011 (7 October 2011)
• Bonnie v Regina [2011] SBHC 123; HCSI-CRC 339 of 2006 (10 October 2011)
• Solomon Islands Electricity Authority v Smart Solomon Ltd [2011] SBHC 119; HCSI-CC 286 of 2010 (12 October 2011)
• Funu v Ngira [2011] SBHC 120; HCSI-CC 340 of 2009 (12 October 2011)
• In the matter of Estate of late Albert Laore (Deceased) [2011] SBHC 194; HCSI-CC 309 of 2011 (12 October 2011)
• Wale v Speaker of Parliament [2011] SBHC 121; HCSI-CC 73 of 2011 (17 October 2011)
• Kilua v Sino Capital (SI) Ltd [2011] SBHC 129; HCSI-CC 105 of 2009 (18 October 2011)
• Regina v Manioru [2011] SBHC 124; HCSI-CRC 309 of 2009 (19 October 2011)
• Sawane v Ashley [2011] SBHC 125; HCSI-CC 132 of 2009 (19 October 2011)
• Fia v North Malaita Timber Resources [2011] SBHC 126; HCSI-CC 379 of 2008 (20 October 2011)
• Poe v Vota [2011] SBHC 127; HCSI-CC 537 of 2004 (21 October 2011)
• Griffiths v Goodhew [2011] SBHC 130; HCSI-CC 289 of 2010 (21 October 2011)
• Anifaelolo v Maemarine [2011] SBHC 187; HCSI-CC 243 of 2011 (25 October 2011)
• Success Company Ltd v Tropical Forestry Ltd [2011] SBHC 128; HCSI-CC 226 of 2011 (27 October 2011)
• Wate v Paunto [2011] SBHC 131; HCSI-CC 413 of 2011 (31 October 2011)
• Jap Holdings Ltd v Naomane [2011] SBHC 132; HCSI-CC 52 of 2007 (31 October 2011)

November 2011

• EMCO Pacific (SI) Ltd v Emmet [2011] SBHC 133; HCSI-CC 287 (2 November 2011)
• Spring Hill Ltd v Toronto Connection (SI) Ltd [2011] SBHC 134; HCSI-CC 378 of 2011 (4 November 2011)
• Riahanikeni v Waiki [2011] SBHC 182; HCSI-CC 297 of 2010 (8 November 2011)
• Horoto v Poikera House of Chiefs [2011] SBHC 188; HCSI-CC 40 of 2011 (8 November 2011)
• Nualasi v Maneniaru [2011] SBHC 135; HCSI-CC 344 of 2010 (9 November 2011)
• Regina v Tauku [2011] SBHC 172; HCSI CRC 273 of 2010 (10 November 2011)
• Tarihao v Akoi [2011] SBHC 136; HCSI-CC 58 of 2011 (14 November 2011)
• Guema v Anthena Investment Ltd [2011] SBHC 137; HCSI-CC 215 of 2011 (15 November 2011)
• Solomon Fisheries Ltd v Church of Melanesia Trust Board Incorporated [2011] SBHC 180; HCSI-CC 371 of 2011 (17 November 2011)
• Paulsen v Regina [2011] SBHC 159; HCSI-CRC 293 of 2011 (18 November 2011)
• Lukisi v Eagon Resources Development Company Ltd [2011] SBHC 138; HCSI-CC 244 of 2010 (21 November 2011)
• Bako v Rozo [2011] SBHC 139; HCSI-CC 366 of 2011 (22 November 2011)
• Regina v Samani [2011] SBHC 143; HCSI-CC 104 of 2011 (22 November 2011)
• Hagi v Tripical Resources Development Company Ltd [2011] SBHC 140; HCSI-CC 423 of 2011 (23 November 2011)
• Regina v Leong [2011] SBHC 141; HCSI-CRC 342 of 2009 (23 November 2011)
• Wale v Philip [2011] SBHC 144; HCSI-CC 42 of 2011 (24 November 2011)
• Marine Exports Ltd v Attorney General [2011] SBHC 142; HCSI-CC 42 of 2006 (25 November 2011)
• Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) v Lusibaea [2011] SBHC 145; HCSI-CC 53 of 2009 (25 November 2011)
• South Pacific Oil Ltd v GRP Associates Ltd [2011] SBHC 146; HCSI-CC 223 of 2010 (29 November 2011)
• Walalau v Dora [2011] SBHC 171; HCSI-CC 377 of 2009 (30 November 2011)

December 2011

• Regina v Ashley [2011] SBHC 169; HCSI-CRC 178 of 2011 (1 December 2011)
• Tanisiara v Hoatamauri [2011] SBHC 147; HCSI-CC 102 of 2011 (2 December 2011)
• Solomon Islands National Provident Fund v Lusibaea [2011] SBHC 181; HCSI-CC 53 of 2009 (2 December 2011)
• Ilabae v Sifoni [2011] SBHC 148; HCSI-CC 196 of 2010 (6 December 2011)
• Panga v Yee [2011] SBHC 156; HCSI-CC 109 of 2010 (6 December 2011)
• Konle v Regina [2011] SBHC 175; HCSI CRC 320 of 2012 (6 December 2011)
• Konle v Regina [2011] SBHC 176; HCSI-CRC 320 of 2012 (6 December 2011)
• Hwang Shu Fen v National Bank of Solomon Islands Ltd [2011] SBHC 157; HCSI-CC 304 of 2011 (7 December 2011)
• Lomulo v Amoi [2011] SBHC 160; HCSI-CC 332 of 2007 (7 December 2011)
• Olsson v Solomon Time Ltd [2011] SBHC 161; HCSI-CC 417 of 2006 (7 December 2011)
• Ha'apio v Keniasina [2011] SBHC 177; HCSI-CC 343 of 2010 (7 December 2011)
• Melanesian Traders Ltd v Irofufuli [2011] SBHC 149; HCSI-CC 97 of 2011 (8 December 2011)
• Tion v Court Appointed Manager (CBSI) [2011] SBHC 150; HCSI-CC 479 of 2010 (8 December 2011)
• Regina v Tauku [2011] SBHC 162; HCSI-CRC 273 of 2010 (8 December 2011)
• Bu'uga v Regina [2011] SBHC 163; HCSI-CRAC 396 of 2011 (9 December 2011)
• North New Georgia Timber Corporation v Golden Foundation Development Company Ltd [2011] SBHC 166; HCSI-CC 72 of 2011 (9 December 2011)
• Samlimsan (SI) Ltd v Toronto Connection (SI) Ltd [2011] SBHC 167; HCSI-CC 442 of 2011 (12 December 2011)
• Jino v Amoi [2011] SBHC 151; HCSI-CC 323 of 2011 (13 December 2011)
• Regina v Ashley [2011] SBHC 170; HCSI-CRC 178 of 2011 (13 December 2011)
• Fioru v Buluoli [2011] SBHC 152; HCSI-CC 459 of 2010 (14 December 2011)
• Mani v Regina [2011] SBHC 153; HCSI-CRC 407 of 2011 (14 December 2011)
• Gitoa v Regina [2011] SBHC 154; HCSI-CRC 440 of 2011 (15 December 2011)
• Bartlett v Hai Way International Ltd [2011] SBHC 168; HCSI-CC 244 of 2011 (15 December 2011)
• Jap Holdings Ltd v Naomae [2011] SBHC 173; HCSI-CC 52 of 2007 (15 December 2011)
• Pati v Regina [2011] SBHC 155; HCSI-CRC 451 of 2011 (16 December 2011)
• Choe Intergrated Company Ltd v Maekera [2011] SBHC 164; HCSI-CC 367 of 2010 (20 December 2011)
• Emmet v Emmett [2011] SBHC 165; HCSI-CC 46 of 2008 (21 December 2011)