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…
Category: <span>Judiciary</span>
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…