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Walter Lin̄i | |
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.jpg) Lin̄i in 1983 | |
| 1st Prime Minister of Vanuatu | |
| In office 30 July 1980 – 6 September 1991 | |
| President | Ati George Sokomanu Frederick Karlomuana Timakata (acting) Ati George Sokomanu Onneyn Tahi (acting) Frederick Karlomuana Timakata |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Donald Kalpokas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1942 Agatoa village, Pentecost Island, New Hebrides |
| Died | 21 February 1999 (aged 56–57) Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| Nationality | Ni-Vanuatu |
| Political party | New Hebrides National Party (1970–1974) Vanua'aku Pati (1974–1991) National United Party (1991–1999) |
| Spouse | Mary Lini |
| Children | 6[1] |
Walter Hadye Lin̄i (/heɪ.ˈdɪ li.ni/ he-di li-ni Bislama pronunciation: [haedi liŋi];[2][3] 1942 – 21 February 1999) was a Raga Anglican priest and politician who was the first Prime Minister of Vanuatu, from independence in 1980 to 1991. He was born at Agatoa village, Pentecost Island.
Lin̄i was a key figure in Vanuatu's struggle for independence.[4] He was a key proponent of Melanesian socialism.[5]
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- ^ "Documentary clip about the lead up to independence in Vanuatu". YouTube. 13 March 2021. 2:42 minutes in. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "Father Walter Lini, Yang Taem mo Skul Laef wetem Melissa M Faré". YouTube (in Bislama). 20 February 2019. 0:10 minutes in. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
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