BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) says the country has no military and is not planning to have any says Supervising Assistant Commissioner for National Operations, Francis Ramoni.
He made the statement to clarify an uniform worn by members of local police, during one of their recent patrols in Honiara that raised public concern.
Members of the local police were wearing uniform similar to military attire, and the general public was curious to know if RSIPF had a military unit.
Speaking during a talkback show at SIBC on Sunday, August 31, 2025, Mr Ramoni clarified that the country doesn’t have a military and is not planning to have one.
“I would like to make awareness to good listeners in the country that we don’t have military.
“The unform is part of the capability of police and the usage of the unform is for rural operations of RSIPF,” he said.
Ramoni furthered explained that the uniform can only be used by RSIPF during special tasks and in rural areas of the country.
He added that members of RSIPF cannot wear the uniform while on duty in Honiara as it is only meant for operations in rural areas.
“Basically, there is no military, there is no plan for the country to have a military,” Ramoni said.
He reiterated that the uniform is part of RSIPF’s capability and will only be worn for special tasks in rural areas of the country.
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He added that members of RSIPF cannot wear the uniform while on duty in Honiara, as it is only meant for operations in rural areas.
Adhere to the statement above, which needs further clarification. Where is Honiara, and urban area?
These officers wear military uniforms during the opening and closing of PIF
Thank you for understanding