Democratic Party (Solomon Islands, historical)
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The Democratic Party was the first political party in the Solomon Islands.[1]
History
The party was established in June 1965 by Mariano Kelesi and Eric Lawson.[1][2] Kelesi and Lawson were both members of the Legislative Council, and the formation of the party was aimed bringing together elected members,[2] which had been introduced to the Council in 1964. However, the party disappeared by 1967.[2]
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