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The Peoples Power Action Party was a political party in the Solomon Islands. The party was launched on February 10, 2010 to support the "underprivileged majority" and advocated the foundation of a micro-finance bank to finance development in the Solomon Islands. [1] [2] Its founding president was Wale Feratelia. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "New political party to be launched today". Solomon Star. 2010-02-10. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  2. "New party promises another bank here". Solomon Star. 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2010-02-14.