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Due to problems arising from USP's recent Microsoft Exchange upgrade, email service to PacLII and numerous others at USP has been disrupted. Both the source and the resolution of these technical problems are, unfortunately, outside of PacLII's control.

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PacLII 2011 User Survey Results

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PacLII Net Newsletter

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Pacific Judicial Development Programme - Phase 2

The Pacific Judicial Development Programme (PJDP) Phase 2 was designed to support participating Pacific Island Countries to enhance the professional competence of judicial and court officers, along with the processes and systems they use.

Supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by the Federal Court of Australia, the PJDP operates in 14 countries in the region, namely: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

For further information on the Programme, its activities, and upcoming opportunities please use the following link to the PJDP web page: http://www.paclii.org/pjdp

Papua New Guinea -

• In re Reference Pursuant to Constitution section 19(1) by Allan Marat [2012] PGSC 1; SC1149 (23 January 2012)
• Meten v Seneka [2011] PGNC 169; N4462 (9 December 2011)
• Yakasa v O'neil [2011] PGNC 167; N4461 (8 December 2011)
• State v Larry [2011] PGNC 166; N4455 (22 November 2011)
• State v Sheekiot [2011] PGNC 165; N4454 (22 November 2011)

Fiji -

• In re Taxi2000 Tours [2012] FJHC 822; HBE26.2011 (26 January 2012)
• Sharla v Nasau [2012] FJHC 821; HBC086.2003 (26 January 2012)
• Matavura v State [2012] FJHC 820; HAC347.2011 (24 January 2012)
• State v Sauqaqa [2012] FJHC 36; HAC007.2012 (24 January 2012)
• State v Shaw [2012] FJHC 35; HAC001.2009 (24 January 2012)

Samoa -

• Findlay v Stanley [2012] WSSC 2 (24 January 2012)
• Police v O'Brien [2012] WSSC 1 (20 January 2012)
• Board of Trustees of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa v Le Univesite o le Amosa o Savavau
• Aulalo v Tatiana Investments Company Ltd [2011] WSSC 139 (20 December 2011)
• Ponifasio v Apia Broadcasting Ltd [2011] WSSC 136; CP 74 of 2011 (13 December 2011)

Solomon Islands -

• Alevangana v Kegu [2012] SBHC 1; HCSI-CC 466 of 2011 (23 January 2012)
• Walalau v Dora [2011] SBHC 171; HCSI-CC 377 of 2009 (30 November 2011)
• Emmet v Emmett [2011] SBHC 165; HCSI-CC 46 of 2008 (21 December 2011)
• Choe Intergrated Company Ltd v Maekera [2011] SBHC 164; HCSI-CC 367 of 2010 (20 December 2011)
• Pati v Regina [2011] SBHC 155; HCSI-CRC 451 of 2011 (16 December 2011)

Palau -

• Orakiblai Clan v Government of the United States of America [2011] PWSC 31; Civil Appeal 11-003 (17 January 2012)
• Orakiblai Clan v Government of the United States of America [2011] PWSC 30; Civil Action 9-251 (5 January 2011)
• Baules v Kuartel [2012] PWSC 1; Civil Appeal 11-013 (16 January 2012)

Guam -

• Guam Top Builders, Inc. v Tanota Partners [2011] GUSC 30; 2011 Guam 30 (30 December 2011)
• Sablan v Guam Land Use Commission [2011] GUSC 29; 2011 Guam 29 (30 December 2011)
• Rapadas v Benito [2011] GUSC 28; 2011 Guam 28 (29 December 2011)
• People of Guam v Ojeda [2011] GUSC 27; 2011 Guam 27 (23 December 2011)
• Larsen v Hyatt International Corporation [2011] GUSC 26; 2011 Guam 26 (22 December 2011)

Vanuatu -

• Public Prosecutor v Kerefu [2011] VUSC 315; Criminal Case 10 of 2010 (16 December 2011)
• Public Prosecutor v Tangap [2011] VUSC 314; Criminal Case 09 of 2011 (16 December 2011)
• Public Prosecutor v George [2011] VUSC 312; Criminal Case 35 of 2011 (12 December 2011)
• Public Prosecutor v Rodrick [2011] VUSC 311; Criminal Case 33 of 2011 (12 December 2011)