2016 Supreme Court of Vanuatu Decisions

January 2016

• Toama v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 1; Civil (Constitutional) Case 36 of 2016 (13 January 2016)

February 2016

• Public Prosecutor v Taiaka [2016] VUSC 2; Criminal Case 16.74 (5 February 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Ronsoro [2016] VUSC 3; Criminal Case 73.2014 (5 February 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Maliu [2016] VUSC 4; Criminal Case 90 of 2016 (5 February 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Moise [2016] VUSC 5; Criminal Case 918.2015 (5 February 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Gibiri [2016] VUSC 11; CR 1013 of 2015 (5 February 2016)
• Bong v Malantugun [2016] VUSC 6; Judicial Review 3 of 2015 (8 February 2016)
• Delaveau v Attorney General [2016] VUSC 7; Judicial Review Case 20 of 2014 (8 February 2016)
• Esau v Kalfau [2016] VUSC 224; Civil Case 289 of 2013 (11 February 2016)
• Evans v European Bank Ltd [2016] VUSC 8; Civil Case 85 of 1999 (15 February 2016)
• Uritalo v Chilia [2016] VUSC 9; Land Appeal Case 02 of 2011 (18 February 2016)
• Kalsakau v Power 8 Ltd [2016] VUSC 10; Civil Case 28.2015 (19 February 2016)
• Numake v Ialamei [2016] VUSC 12; CAC 1097 of 2015 (19 February 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Lowe [2016] VUSC 13; Criminal Case 79 of 2015 (25 February 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Chilia [2016] VUSC 33; Criminal Case 103 of 2014 (25 February 2016)
• Kaltak v Entreprise Dinh Van Tu [2016] VUSC 14; CC 58 of 2011 (26 February 2016)
• Kwila Ltd v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 15; Civil Case 40 of 2014 (26 February 2016)
• Republic of Vanuatu v Alvos [2016] VUSC 194; Enforcement Case 850 of 2015 (29 February 2016)

March 2016

• Vira v Milae Vanuatu Ltd [2016] VUSC 16; CC 36 of 2013 (2 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Robert [2016] VUSC 17; CR 151 of 2014 (3 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Iarisawa [2016] VUSC 18; CR 34 of 2015 (3 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Matatetere - Sentence [2016] VUSC 28; Criminal Case 180 of 2014 (3 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Bani - Sentence [2016] VUSC 29; Criminal Case 73 of 2016 (3 March 2016)
• Davidson v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 212; Civil Case 195 of 2013 (3 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Leo - Ruling on Voir Dire [2016] VUSC 30; Criminal Case 05 of 2015 (7 March 2016)
• Watas v Frazer, In re estate of Watas [2016] VUSC 31; Probate Case 12 of 2015 (8 March 2016)
• Simelum v Williams [2016] VUSC 46; Election Petition 16-370 (8 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Leo - Sentence [2016] VUSC 32; Criminal Case 5 of 2015, 276 of 2016 (9 March 2016)
• Wikeley v Trustees International Ltd ATF Billabong Trust [2016] VUSC 189; Enforcement Case 854 of 2015 (9 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Welegtabit [2016] VUSC 19; CR 111 of 2014 (10 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Tu [2016] VUSC 20; CR 159 of 2014 (11 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Yao [2016] VUSC 21; CR 91 of 2015 (11 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Vakau [2016] VUSC 22; CR 92 of 2015 (11 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Tui [2016] VUSC 23; CR 93 of 2015 (11 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Tasso [2016] VUSC 24; CR 96 of 2015 (11 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Sam [2016] VUSC 25; CR 97 of 2015 (11 March 2016)
• Aprimen v Election Dispute Committee [2016] VUSC 34; Judicial Review 1067 of 2015 (11 March 2016)
• Toro v Kiri [2016] VUSC 26; CC 193 of 2011 (15 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Jack [2016] VUSC 27; CR 141 of 2016 (15 March 2016)
• Reeman v David [2016] VUSC 213; Civil Case 38 of 2015 (15 March 2016)
• Chen Jinqiu v Luong Fong [2016] VUSC 38; Civil Case 79 of 2015 (16 March 2016)
• Pikioune v Ati [2016] VUSC 47; Election Petition 16-409 SC-ELTP (16 March 2016)
• Leona v Principal Electoral Officer [2016] VUSC 61; Election Petition 212 of 16 (16 March 2016)
• Nalyal v Naling [2016] VUSC 62; Election Petition 397 of 2016 (17 March 2016)
• Dhapahan v Napuat [2016] VUSC 63; Election Petition 417 of 2016 (17 March 2016)
• Ranch De La Falaise Ltd v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 35; Civil Case 58 of 2010 (21 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Kasso [2016] VUSC 36; Criminal Case 300 of 2016 (22 March 2016)
• Toara v Air Vanuatu Ltd [2016] VUSC 39; CC 180 of 2012 (22 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Winslett [2016] VUSC 210; Criminal Case 644 of 2016 (22 March 2016)
• Laurie v Toa [2016] VUSC 37; Civil Case 38 of 2013 (23 March 2016)
• Mweta v Nitain [2016] VUSC 40; Mat 03 of 2015 (23 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Welegtabit [2016] VUSC 48; Criminal Case 741 of 2015 (23 March 2016)
• Siko v Seule [2016] VUSC 64; Election Petition 414 of 2016 (24 March 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Dakunamati [2016] VUSC 41; CR 981 of 2015 (29 March 2016)
• Kaltatak v Kalpoilep [2016] VUSC 42; CC 171 of 2015 (31 March 2016)

April 2016

• Vanuatu National Council of Women v Yahwa [2016] VUSC 43; CAC 01 of 2014 (1 April 2016)
• Stephen v Kwirinavanua [2016] VUSC 44; JR 16 of 2015 (1 April 2016)
• Viranamanga v Bulubulu Joint Village Land Tribunal [2016] VUSC 45; JR 25 of 2015 (1 April 2016)
• Bule v Ngwele [2016] VUSC 65; Election Petition 400 of 2016 (1 April 2016)
• Harry v Electoral Commission [2016] VUSC 66; Election Petition 394 of 2016 (19 April 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Natuman [2016] VUSC 49; CR 814 of 2016 (20 April 2016)
• Alick v Ni-Vanuatu Business Development [2016] VUSC 50; CC 65 of 2015 (21 April 2016)
• Huhu Gaituvwa Association Committee Inc v National Bank of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 51; Civil Case 131 of 2015 (22 April 2016)
• Lauto v Lauto [2016] VUSC 52; Civil Case 152 of 2012 (22 April 2016)
• William v Principal Electoral Officer [2016] VUSC 53; Election Petition 16.638 SC-ELP (23 April 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Gibiri - Sentence [2016] VUSC 54; Criminal Case 1013 of 2015 (28 April 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Bovu [2016] VUSC 55; Criminal Case 36 of 2016 (28 April 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Kalatei [2016] VUSC 174; Criminal Case 691 of 2016 (28 April 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v David [2016] VUSC 175; Criminal Case 692 of 2016 (28 April 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Takaro [2016] VUSC 176; Criminal Case 752 of 2016 (28 April 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v George [2016] VUSC 67; CR 1004 of 2015 (29 April 2016)

May 2016

• Kaltapau v Kolou - Judgment [2016] VUSC 56; Land Appeal 023 of 1997 (3 May 2016)
• Taria v Kennedy [2016] VUSC 57; Civil Case 15 of 71 (6 May 2016)
• Edenhope Ltd v Veneer Logging Ltd [2016] VUSC 58; Civil Case 20.2011 (6 May 2016)
• Netaf v Vanuatu Agricultural College - Judgment [2016] VUSC 59; Civil Case 253.2014 (6 May 2016)
• Kaun v Longa - Judgment [2016] VUSC 60; Civil Case 80 of 2012 (6 May 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Naline [2016] VUSC 186; Criminal Case 221 of 2016 (6 May 2016)
• Aru v Joshua [2016] VUSC 206; Civil Case 310 of 2014 (6 May 2016)
• Tavue v Subu [2016] VUSC 68; CAC 03 of 2015 (10 May 2016)
• Andy v Electoral Commission [2016] VUSC 69; Election Petition 238 of 2016 (11 May 2016)
• Tony v Basil [2016] VUSC 190; Probate Case 40 of 2011 (12 May 2016)
• Sakias v Nevu [2016] VUSC 70; Election Petition 406 of 2016 (13 May 2016)
• Kombe v Electoral Commission [2016] VUSC 71; CC 279 of 2014 (23 May 2016)
• Tiasinmal v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 214; Civil Case 317 of 2014 (26 May 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v George [2016] VUSC 72; CR 1004 of 2015 (27 May 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Taravaki [2016] VUSC 73; CR 1383 of 2016 (30 May 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Tabi [2016] VUSC 74; CR 916 of 2016 (30 May 2016)

June 2016

• Frederick v Public Service Commission [2016] VUSC 215; Judicial Review Case 27 of 2015 (1 June 2016)
• Ferry v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 119; Civil Case 258 of 2014 (3 June 2016)
• Isleno Leasing Company Ltd v Air Vanuatu (Operations) Ltd [2016] VUSC 75; CC 212 of 2011 (7 June 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Kuao [2016] VUSC 76; CR 647 of 2016 (8 June 2016)
• Molsul v Commissioner of Police [2016] VUSC 216; Civil Case 288 of 2014 (9 June 2016)
• Kalmermer v Kaltatak [2016] VUSC 77; CC 83 of 2010 (10 June 2016)
• Waiane v August [2016] VUSC 78; CC 27 of 2012 (14 June 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Combe [2016] VUSC 187; Criminal Case 641 of 2016 (16 June 2016)
• Letlet v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 79; Judicial Review 1479 of 16 (17 June 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Sigi [2016] VUSC 80; CR 579 of 2016 (22 June 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Naupir [2016] VUSC 81; CR 1452 of 2016 (23 June 2016)
• Zeth Shipping Services v Rouvoune [2016] VUSC 117; Criminal Appeal Case 07 of 2014 (23 June 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Rite [2016] VUSC 82; CR 1735 of 2016 (24 June 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Sale [2016] VUSC 83; CR 810 of 2016 (24 June 2016)
• Solomon v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 211; Civil Case 03 of 2014 (24 June 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Nase [2016] VUSC 84; Criminal Case 95 of 2015 (29 June 2016)
• Lauto v Efate Island Court [2016] VUSC 207; Judicial Review 18 of 2015 (29 June 2016)
• Togagi v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 208; Civil Case 80 of 2015 (30 June 2016)

July 2016

• Molbarav v Minister of Lands [2016] VUSC 104; Judicial Review 11 of 2015 (1 July 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Ben [2016] VUSC 183; Criminal Case 1535 of 2016 (1 July 2016)
• Boetokorua v Vombanici [2016] VUSC 209; Civil Case 56 of 2000 (1 July 2016)
• Toaserkit v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 217; Civil Case 9 of 2012 (1 July 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Yunden [2016] VUSC 85; Criminal Case 197 of 2014 (4 July 2016)
• Republic of Vanuatu v Kilman [2016] VUSC 86; Civil Case 109 of 2009 (8 July 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Augustine [2016] VUSC 87; Criminal Case 2153 of 2016 (8 July 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Mahuri [2016] VUSC 88; Criminal Case 2160 of 2016 (8 July 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Tali [2016] VUSC 89; Criminal Case 983 of 2016 (8 July 2016)
• Lapenmal v Awop [2016] VUSC 90; Land Appeal Case 76 of 2007 (8 July 2016)
• Dalley v Dalley [2016] VUSC 91; Matrimonial Case 04 of 2013 (11 July 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Matahu [2016] VUSC 93; Criminal Case 1750 of 2016 (19 July 2016)
• Hilton v Wona [2016] VUSC 92; Election Petition 363 of 2016 (28 July 2016)

August 2016

• Berukilukilu v Government of the Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 94; Civil Case 76 of 2013 (5 August 2016)
• Sewere v Vanuatu National Provident Fund [2016] VUSC 151; Civil Case 102 of 2013 (5 August 2016)
• Church of Melenesia v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 95; Civil Case 20 of 2014 (11 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Vakau [2016] VUSC 184; Criminal Case 1571 of 2016 (11 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Tali [2016] VUSC 96; Criminal Case 983 of 2015 (12 August 2016)
• Hannan v Air Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 106; Civil Case 126 of 2013 (16 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Katae [2016] VUSC 107; Criminal Case 610 of 2015 (18 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v William [2016] VUSC 204; Criminal Case 2400 of 2016 (18 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Yunden - Sentence [2016] VUSC 97; Criminal Case 197 of 2014 (19 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Melsul [2016] VUSC 98; Criminal Case 2083 of 2016 (19 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Kal [2016] VUSC 99; Criminal Case 55 of 2013 (22 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Pipite [2016] VUSC 100; Criminal Case 138 of 2016 (23 August 2016)
• Tasso v Customary Lands Unit [2016] VUSC 101; Judicial Review 24 of 2012 (23 August 2016)
• Family Aisoh v Massing [2016] VUSC 108; Civil Case 2879 of 2016 (23 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Remo [2016] VUSC 115; Criminal Case 1060 of 2015 (23 August 2016)
• Kamisak v Niangan [2016] VUSC 102; Civil Appeal 1283 of 2016 (25 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Gideon [2016] VUSC 109; Criminal Case 1494 of 2016 (25 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Patunvanu [2016] VUSC 110; Criminal Case 1738 of 2016 (29 August 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Samuel [2016] VUSC 205; Criminal Case 2315 of 2016 (31 August 2016)

September 2016

• Edmanley v President of the Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 103; Judicial Review 24 of 2014 (1 September 2016)
• Japhet v Joseph [2016] VUSC 111; Civil Case 55 of 2014 (2 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Meltek [2016] VUSC 120; Criminal Case 2425 of 2016 (2 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Titen [2016] VUSC 121; Criminal Case 2426 of 2016 (2 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Toame [2016] VUSC 143; Criminal Case 128 of 2016 (2 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Noal [2016] VUSC 177; Criminal Case 1487 of 2016 (2 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v James [2016] VUSC 195; Criminal Case 2553 of 2016 (2 September 2016)
• Kalsrap v Kaltabang [2016] VUSC 112; Civil Case 359 of 2014 (5 September 2016)
• Mael v Joseph [2016] VUSC 114; Civil Case 97 of 2014 (5 September 2016)
• Numake v Tanna Island Court [2016] VUSC 113; Judicial Review 1120 of 2016 (7 September 2016)
• Mermer v Salwai [2016] VUSC 116; Civil Case 258 of 2013 (9 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Boronie [2016] VUSC 178; Criminal Case 2900 of 2016 (9 September 2016)
• Rasu v Moli [2016] VUSC 122; Civil Case 75 of 2009 (16 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Iatika [2016] VUSC 123; Criminal Case 916 of 2016 (20 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Lesa [2016] VUSC 124; Criminal Case 1415 of 2016 (20 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Tuku [2016] VUSC 125; Criminal Case 2131 of 2016 (20 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Tagaro [2016] VUSC 126; Criminal Case 2259 of 2016 (20 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Batist [2016] VUSC 127; Criminal Case 2260 of 2016 (20 September 2016)
• Union Electrique du Vanuatu Ltd (t/a UNELCO Suez) v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 128; Judicial Review 25 of 2014 (22 September 2016)
• Traverso v Mara [2016] VUSC 118; Civil Case 148 of 2010 (23 September 2016)
• Airports Vanuatu Ltd v Berangben [2016] VUSC 129; Civil Appeal Case 08 of 2012 (23 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Worwor [2016] VUSC 144; Criminal Case 1487 of 2016 (26 September 2016)
• Isleno Leasing Company Ltd v Air Vanuatu (Operations) Ltd [2016] VUSC 130; Civil Case 941 of 2016 (27 September 2016)
• Dornic v Laumae [2016] VUSC 131; Civil Case 167 of 2011 (29 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Kal [2016] VUSC 132; Criminal Case 55 of 2013 (29 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Pipite [2016] VUSC 133; Criminal Case 138 of 2016 (29 September 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Vuti [2016] VUSC 134; Criminal Case 199 of 2014 (29 September 2016)
• Toara v Kaltaktak [2016] VUSC 135; Civil Case 228 of 2013 (30 September 2016)
• Iaritan v Nipraintata Council [2016] VUSC 169; Judicial Review 13 of 2014 (30 September 2016)

October 2016

• Public Prosecutor v Noal [2016] VUSC 145; Criminal Case 1487 of 2016 (3 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Nako [2016] VUSC 136; Criminal Case 2316 of 2016 (7 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Supe [2016] VUSC 137; Criminal Case 3298 of 2016 (11 October 2016)
• Titiro v Vutangwa [2016] VUSC 138; Civil Case 06 of 2015 (12 October 2016)
• Marikembo v President of the Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 173; Judicial Case 2460 of 2016 (12 October 2016)
• Tariwer v Kwirinavanua [2016] VUSC 171; Judicial Review 24 of 2015 (17 October 2016)
• Hapihapat v Vutikwirinavanua [2016] VUSC 172; Judicial Review 1830 of 2016 (17 October 2016)
• Naviti v Judicial Service Commission [2016] VUSC 218; Civil Case 52 of 2015 (17 October 2016)
• Johnny v Polo [2016] VUSC 139; Civil Case 83 of 2015 (18 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Awell [2016] VUSC 140; Criminal Case 2992 of 2016 (18 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Kalsong [2016] VUSC 196; Criminal Case 2663 of 2016 (18 October 2016)
• Tarivonda v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 141; Civil Case 251 of 2014 (19 October 2016)
• Silver Holdings Ltd v The Director of Lands [2016] VUSC 219; Land Leases Act Case 4 of 2012 (19 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v James [2016] VUSC 142; Criminal Case 2745 of 2016 (20 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Toame [2016] VUSC 146; Criminal Case 128 of 2016 (20 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Ialu [2016] VUSC 188; Criminal Case 889 of 2016 (20 October 2016)
• Taleo v Public Prosecutor [2016] VUSC 147; Criminal Appeal Case 140 of 2016 (21 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Tabigerian [2016] VUSC 148; Criminal Case 658 of 2015 (28 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Simon [2016] VUSC 170; Criminal Case 1490 of 2016 (28 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Simon [2016] VUSC 179; Criminal Case 1490 of 2016 (28 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Yasenmal [2016] VUSC 202; Criminal Case 2422 of 2016 (28 October 2016)
• FR8 Logistics Ltd v Eagan [2016] VUSC 152; Civil Case 245 of 2015 (30 October 2016)
• Tarilongi v Vanuatu National Provident Fund [2016] VUSC 149; Civil Case 23 of 2013 (31 October 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Ialu - Sentence [2016] VUSC 185; Criminal Case 889 of 2016 (31 October 2016)

November 2016

• Public Prosecutor v Aissav [2016] VUSC 197; Criminal Case 3083 of 2016 (3 November 2016)
• Iavere v Hog Harbour & Port Olry Joint Village Land Tribunal [2016] VUSC 220; Civil Case 17 of 2012 (4 November 2016)
• Wells v The Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 221; Constitutional Case 1404 of 2016 (8 November 2016)
• Kalosil v Republic of Vanuatu [2016] VUSC 150; Constitutional Case 1850 of 2016 (11 November 2016)
• Galinie v Galinie [2016] VUSC 191; Probate Case 1007 of 2015 (18 November 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Noal [2016] VUSC 198; Criminal Case 2402 of 2016 (21 November 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Bule [2016] VUSC 153; Criminal Case 914 of 2016 (23 November 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Guray [2016] VUSC 154; Criminal Appeal Case 3090 of 2016 (24 November 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Mass [2016] VUSC 155; Criminal Case 183 of 2014 (24 November 2016)
• Nako v Public Service Commission [2016] VUSC 156; Civil Case 24 of 2005 (25 November 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v John [2016] VUSC 157; Criminal Case 2912 of 2016 (30 November 2016)

December 2016

• ANZ Bank Ltd v Kalnpel [2016] VUSC 164; Civil Case 110 of 2015 (6 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Mawa [2016] VUSC 180; Criminal Case 2397 of 2016 (6 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Dalili [2016] VUSC 181; Criminal Case 3477 of 2016 (6 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Rantie [2016] VUSC 182; Criminal Case 3498 of 2016 (6 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Amos [2016] VUSC 199; Criminal Case 2258 of 2016 (6 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Kiel [2016] VUSC 200; Criminal Case 3586 of 2016 (6 December 2016)
• Boetara v Societe Civil Immobiliere [2016] VUSC 165; Civil Case 51 of 2010 (7 December 2016)
• Estate of the Late Franco Zuchetto [2016] VUSC 192; Probate Case 70 of 2015 (7 December 2016)
• Estate of the Late Henri Clement Raoul Leroux [2016] VUSC 193; Probate Case 727 of 2016 (7 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Marango [2016] VUSC 166; Criminal Case 32 of 2015 (8 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Hoyle [2016] VUSC 158; Criminal Case 3481 of 2016 (9 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Jeajea [2016] VUSC 159; Criminal Case 3868 of 2016 (9 December 2016)
• Family Rasu v Talivo [2016] VUSC 160; Land Appeal Case 07 of 1996 (9 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Molfeth [2016] VUSC 203; Criminal Case 3680 of 2016 (9 December 2016)
• Toara v Vanuatu Project Management Unit [2016] VUSC 167; Civil Case 308 of 2014 (12 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Virakih [2016] VUSC 201; Criminal Case 2281 of 2016 (15 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Teol [2016] VUSC 161; Criminal Case 59 of 2015 (19 December 2016)
• Matakoromarata v Vuti [2016] VUSC 168; Judicial Review 3362 of 2016 (20 December 2016)
• Joel v Busai [2016] VUSC 222; Civil Case 107 of 2015 (20 December 2016)
• Transparency International Vanuatu Committee (Inc) v Minister of Land Records [2016] VUSC 223; Judicial Review Case 28 of 2012 (21 December 2016)
• Ake v Yakeula [2016] VUSC 162; Civil Case 182 of 2015 (22 December 2016)
• Public Prosecutor v Tafdey [2016] VUSC 163; Criminal Case 3326 of 2016 (22 December 2016)