Walter Lini

Walter Hadye Lin̄i (he-di li-ni Bislama pronunciation: [haedi liŋi]; 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. He was a key proponent of Melanesian socialism.

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