2017-June
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Prime Minister Charlot Salwai covers himself with a ceremonial red mat as he pays his respects to President Baldwin Lonsdale, whose body lies in state at the State House Nakamal.
An officer of the Vanuatu Mobile Force bows his head as he pays his respects to President Baldwin Lonsdale, whose body lies in state.
Prime Minister Charlot Salwai comforts family members of President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Prime Minister Charlot Salwai covers himself with a ceremonial red mat as he pays his respects to President Baldwin Lonsdale, whose body lies in state at the State House Nakamal.
A woman weeps as she accompanies the Prime Minister (background) to pay their respects to President Baldwin Lonsdale, whose body lies in state at the State House Nakamal.
A soldier stands at attention at the entrance to the State House Nakamal, where the body of President Baldwin Lonsdale lies in state.
Prime Minister Charlot Salwai covers himself with a ceremonial red mat as he pays his respects to President Baldwin Lonsdale, whose body lies in state at the State House Nakamal.
Deputy Prime Minister Joe Natuman led a delegation of staff and advisors to pay their respects to President Baldwin Lonsdale, whose body lies in state at the State House Nakamal.
Family members gathered at Vila Central Hospital to hold vigil over the body.
Family members gathered at Vila Central Hospital to hold vigil over the body.
A grim-faced Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek leads a delegation of the judiciary to pay their respects to President Baldwin Lonsdale at the State House Nakamal.
Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek pauses momentarily before entering the State House Nakamal to pay his respects to President Baldwin Lonsdale.
DG of Tourism George Borugu weeps as he pays his respects to President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
The body of President Baldwin Lonsdale is carried into Parliament by a Vanuato Mobile Force honour guard.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
heads of state from across the region attened the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Governor General of New Zealand Dame Patsy Reddy is greeted by Foreign Affairs officials as she enters Vanuatu's Parliament to attend the state funeral of President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
heads of state from across the region attened the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
heads of state from across the region attened the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
An honour guard stands at attention over the body of President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Governor General of New Zealand Dame Patsy Reddy enters Vanuatu's Parliament to attend the state funeral of President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
An honour guard stands at attention over the body of President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Members of an Anglican choir sing a rendition of the 23rd Psalm during the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Governor General of New Zealand Dame Patsy Reddy and High Commissioner Georgina Roberts lay a wreath just prior to the state funeral of President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Governor General of Australia Peter Cosgrove enters Parliament to attend the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Governor General of Australia Peter Cosgrove lays a wreath in Parliament just prior to the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
heads of state from across the region attened the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Members of an Anglican choir sing a rendition of the 23rd Psalm during the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Past Presidents of Vanuatu sitting together at the funeral of President Baldwin Lonsdale
Speaker and Acting Head of State Esmon Saimon bows before the body of President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Governor General of Australia Peter Cosgrove enters Parliament to attend the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Governor General of Australia Peter Cosgrove enters Parliament to attend the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Members of an Anglican choir sing a rendition of the 23rd Psalm during the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Following a funeral service in the Parliamentary rotunda, much beloved and universally admired President Baldwin Lonsdale was farewelled by a massive crowd lining the route to the airport. A kilometre-long cortege accompanied the body.
Governor General of Australia Peter Cosgrove enters Parliament to attend the state funeral of Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale.
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