ocr: In 1906, Britain and France set up the New Hebrides under - joint rule. 1980 Secessionism on Espiritu Santo mars independence; Walter Lini ofVPis prime minister - 1980-1991 VPretains power amidp political intighting andinstability. 1991 UMP forms coalition with NUP set up by Lini in. split from VP. 1994 Electoral college fails to elect new president.
