John Bani

Father John Bennett Bani (born July 1, 1941) was a Vanuatuan politician who served as the President and head of state of Vanuatu from 25 March 1999 until March 24, 2004.[1]

Biography

His term expired in 2004.[2] He is an Anglican priest from Pentecost Island, and is one of the founders of the Cultural Association which later become the Vanua'aku Pati. He is a nationalist and "a man of Christian principles."[3]

See also
  • List of national leaders

References
  1. Roger East, Richard Thomas (2003). Profiles of people in power: the world's government leaders. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-85743-126-1.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  2. "Vanuatu selects Kalkot Mataskelekele as President". Radio New Zealand International. August 16, 2004. Retrieved October 7, 2011.
  3. "Vanuatu Products and Bislama, English (UK), French Languages". www.worldlanguage.com.



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