Citation: [2024] SBCA 31; SICOA-CAC 8 of 2022 Court: Solomon Islands Court of Appeal Judges: Muria P Palmer CJ, Gavara-Nanu JA Decision Date: 1 August 2024 Representation: Appellants: W. Rano 1st Respondent: F. Fakarii 4th Respondent: B. Upwe 2nd & 3rd Respondents: Self-represented (L. Kile) / No appearance A. Case Summary Background Core Dispute: Validity of timber rights determinations over Varei Customary Land under the Forest...Read More

CITATION & HEADNOTE Noro v Saki [2016] SBCA 18.Appeal from strike-out – distinction between strike-out and summary judgment – cause of action based on mistake and/or fraud – rectification of registered title – government policy to re-offer surplus land to original owners – whether policy legally enforceable not decided. MATERIAL FACTS Parcel 192-008-90 was originally...Read More

Solomon Islands Court of Appeal | Citation N/A | [2025] SBCA 4; SICOA-CAC 38 of 2023 (11 April 2025) Decision Date: 11 April 2025 A. Overview Nature: Appeal against the High Court’s judgment (Bird J) favouring the Respondent (Mams Beautification). Outcome: Appeal allowed – High Court’s orders set aside. Key Dispute: Whether a tender award letter created...Read More