Walter Lini
Walter Lin̄i | |
|---|---|
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 |
Walter Hadye Lin̄i (/heɪ.ˈdɪ li.ni/ 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.