House of Chiefs (Fiji)
Encyclopedia
The term House of Chiefs is a collective term used to refer to the Fiji
an nobility, which consists of about seventy chiefs
of various ranks. It is not a formal political body and should not be confused with the Great Council of Chiefs
, which is a political body with a prescribed constitutional
role. The membership of the two bodies does, however, overlap to a great extent.
if male or Adi
if female. Chiefs presiding over units above the mataqali have other, more prestigious titles, although they, too, are typically addressed and referred to as Ratu or Adi, although there are regional variations. In Rewa, Ro is used instead of Ratu and Adi, while in the Lau Islands
Roko is used. In Kadavu Group
and in the west of Fiji, Bulou substitutes for Adi. The method of appointing chiefs is not uniform, although the position is generally held for life (with some exceptions) and there is a hereditary element, although the son of a chief does not automatically succeed to the position on his father's death. A chief may hold more than one title, just as a peer
may in the United Kingdom; the late Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
, for example, was both Tui Nayau
and Tui Lau
.
, the upper house
of the Parliament, normally delegates that task to the fourteen Provincial Councils.
All of the chiefs also belong to one of three confederacies: Kubuna
, Burebasaga
, and Tovata
. For the most part, the boundaries of the confederacies correspond to the boundaries of the provinces. An anomaly exists in the west of the country, where the provinces of Ba and Ra are split between the confederacies of Kubuna
and Burebasaga
. This does not affect administration, however, as the confederacies and the provinces fulfill different roles, the former being based on the relationship of chiefs and clans, and the latter being formal political entities.
The highest chiefly title of all, the Tui Viti
(King of Fiji), has been vacant since 1874, when King Seru Epenisa Cakobau
ceded the islands to the United Kingdom
. But the Tui Viti title was relatively new; it was never a traditional kingly title of Fiji, but came into being after the death of Tanoa Visawaqa
and the rise of his son Seru Epenisa Cakobau
.
However the title has been recognised since that time and the British Monarch has filled a similar role since; even since Fiji became a republic in 1987, the Great Council of Chiefs has continued to recognize Elizabeth II
as its most senior chief.
are an anomaly: unlike the other provinces, their districts are not subdivided into sub-districts.
The districts, sub-districts, and villages are arranged, not alphabetically, but in the order of precedence
of their chiefs. This order is not without controversy, but protocol generally observes it.
Bua
Cakaudrove
Kadavu
Lau
Lomaiviti
Nadroga-Navosa
Ra
Rewa
Fiji
Fiji , officially the Republic of Fiji , is an island nation in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about northeast of New Zealand's North Island...
an nobility, which consists of about seventy chiefs
Ratu
Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"...
of various ranks. It is not a formal political body and should not be confused with the Great Council of Chiefs
Great Council of Chiefs (Fiji)
The Great Council of Chiefs is a now dormant 1997 constitutional body in the Republic of the Fiji Islands. In April 2007 the council was suspended, due to an unworkable relationship with Frank Bainimarama, leader of an "interim government" which came to power through a military coup in December 2006...
, which is a political body with a prescribed constitutional
Constitution of Fiji
The 1997 Constitution of Fiji was the supreme law of Fiji from its adoption in 1997 until 2009 when President Josefa Iloilo purported to abrogate it. It was also suspended for a period following the 2000 coup d'état led by Commodore Frank Bainimarama....
role. The membership of the two bodies does, however, overlap to a great extent.
The social hierarchy
Fijian society is traditionally very stratified. A hierarchy of chiefs presides over villages (koro), sub-districts (tikina vou), districts (tikina cokavata), and provinces (yasana). These administrative divisions generally correspond roughly with the social units of the extended family (tokatoka), clan (mataqali), tribe (yavusa), and land (vanua). Each mataqali is presided over by a chief, styled RatuRatu
Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"...
if male or Adi
Adi (title)
Adi is a title used by Fijian women of chiefly rank, namely female members of chiefly clans. It is the equivalent of the Ratu title used by male chiefs. It is in general use throughout most of Fiji, although on Kadavu Island, Bulou is used instead....
if female. Chiefs presiding over units above the mataqali have other, more prestigious titles, although they, too, are typically addressed and referred to as Ratu or Adi, although there are regional variations. In Rewa, Ro is used instead of Ratu and Adi, while in the Lau Islands
Lau Islands
The Lau Islands of Fiji are situated in the southern Pacific Ocean, just east of the Koro Sea. Of this chain of about one hundred islands and islets, about thirty are inhabited...
Roko is used. In Kadavu Group
Kadavu Group
The Kadavu Group is an archipelago south of Viti Levu, one of Fiji's two main islands. Dominated by Kadavu Island, the fourth largest island in Fiji, the group also includes Galoa, Ono, and a number of islets in the Great Astrolabe Reef....
and in the west of Fiji, Bulou substitutes for Adi. The method of appointing chiefs is not uniform, although the position is generally held for life (with some exceptions) and there is a hereditary element, although the son of a chief does not automatically succeed to the position on his father's death. A chief may hold more than one title, just as a peer
Peerage
The Peerage is a legal system of largely hereditary titles in the United Kingdom, which constitute the ranks of British nobility and is part of the British honours system...
may in the United Kingdom; the late Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
Kamisese Mara
Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, CF, GCMG, KBE is considered the founding father of the modern nation of Fiji. He was Chief Minister from 1967 to 1970, when Fiji gained its independence from the United Kingdom, and, apart from one brief interruption in 1987, the first Prime Minister from 1970 to 1992...
, for example, was both Tui Nayau
Tui Nayau
Tui Nayau is the title held by the Paramount Chief of the Lau Islands in Fiji and is synonymous with the title holders over lordship of these islands. When translated Tui Nayau means Lord of Nayau, an island north of Lakeba, the latter accepted by many to be the chiefly island in the Lauan...
and Tui Lau
Tui Lau
Tui Lau is a Fijian chiefly title of recent history which was created during the time of Ma'afu and his conquests after Ma'afu was disclaimed as a Tongan Prince by his cousin King George Tupou I. Since the Vuanirewa consider Ma'afu as their own they therefore installed him as the 1st Tui Lau...
.
Provinces and confederacies
For administrative purposes, Fiji is divided into fourteen provinces, each of which has a Provincial Council in which the chiefs from the province are represented, along with commoners. Each Provincial Council is headed by a Roko Tui, whose appointment must be approved by the Fijian Affairs Board, a government department, which must also approve all bylaws passed and taxes levied by the Councils. (Titles can be deceptive: not every chief styled Roko Tui heads a Provincial Council). The Provincial Councils are significant in that they not only administer communally owned land (more than 80 percent of Fiji's total land area), but also elect most of the representatives to the Great Council of Chiefs. Moreover, the Great Council of Chiefs, which is charged with choosing 14 of the 32 members of the Fijian SenateSenate (Fiji)
The Senate of Fiji is the upper chamber of Parliament. It is the less powerful of the two chambers; it may not initiate legislation, but may amend or veto it. The Senate's powers over financial bills are more restricted: it may veto them in their entirety, but may not amend them...
, the upper house
Upper house
An upper house, often called a senate, is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house; a legislature composed of only one house is described as unicameral.- Possible specific characteristics :...
of the Parliament, normally delegates that task to the fourteen Provincial Councils.
All of the chiefs also belong to one of three confederacies: Kubuna
Kubuna Confederacy
Kubuna is one of three confederacies which comprise Fiji's House of Chiefs, to which all of Fiji's chiefs belong.-Details of Kubuna:It consists of the provinces of Tailevu, Naitasiri, Lomaiviti, and parts of the western provinces of Ba, Ra...
, Burebasaga
Burebasaga Confederacy
Burebasaga is the largest of the three confederacies that make up Fiji's House of Chiefs, to which all Fijian chiefs belong.-Composition of Burebasaga:...
, and Tovata
Tovata Confederacy
Tovata is one of three confederacies comprising the Fijian House of Chiefs, to which all of Fiji's chiefs belong.-Details of Tovata:It is located in the north east of the country, covering the provinces of Bua, Macuata and Cakaudrove on the northern island Vanua Levu, as well as the Lau Islands.The...
. For the most part, the boundaries of the confederacies correspond to the boundaries of the provinces. An anomaly exists in the west of the country, where the provinces of Ba and Ra are split between the confederacies of Kubuna
Kubuna Confederacy
Kubuna is one of three confederacies which comprise Fiji's House of Chiefs, to which all of Fiji's chiefs belong.-Details of Kubuna:It consists of the provinces of Tailevu, Naitasiri, Lomaiviti, and parts of the western provinces of Ba, Ra...
and Burebasaga
Burebasaga Confederacy
Burebasaga is the largest of the three confederacies that make up Fiji's House of Chiefs, to which all Fijian chiefs belong.-Composition of Burebasaga:...
. This does not affect administration, however, as the confederacies and the provinces fulfill different roles, the former being based on the relationship of chiefs and clans, and the latter being formal political entities.
The highest chiefly title of all, the Tui Viti
Tui Viti
The monarchy of Fiji arose in the mid-nineteenth century when native ruler Seru Epenisa Cakobau consolidated control of the Fijian Islands and declared himself King or paramount chief of Fiji . In 1874, he voluntarily ceded sovereignty of the islands to Britain, which made Fiji a Crown colony...
(King of Fiji), has been vacant since 1874, when King Seru Epenisa Cakobau
Seru Epenisa Cakobau
Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau was a Fijian Ratu and warlord who united part of Fiji's warring tribes under his leadership, establishing a united Fijian kingdom.-Background:...
ceded the islands to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. But the Tui Viti title was relatively new; it was never a traditional kingly title of Fiji, but came into being after the death of Tanoa Visawaqa
Tanoa Visawaqa
Ratu Tanoa Visawaqa was a Fijian Chieftain who held the title Vunivalu of Bau. With Adi Savusavu, one of his nine wives, he was the father of Seru Epenisa Cakobau, who succeeded in unifying Fiji into a single kingdom.- Installation :...
and the rise of his son Seru Epenisa Cakobau
Seru Epenisa Cakobau
Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau was a Fijian Ratu and warlord who united part of Fiji's warring tribes under his leadership, establishing a united Fijian kingdom.-Background:...
.
However the title has been recognised since that time and the British Monarch has filled a similar role since; even since Fiji became a republic in 1987, the Great Council of Chiefs has continued to recognize Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize,...
as its most senior chief.
List of Fijian chiefly titles
The following table depicts Fiji's districts, sub-districts, and villages, with their chiefs. Each chief, if known, is named in italics under his or her full formal title, which is in bold. The majority of chiefs rule over a group of villages (koro) belonging to a Tikina Vou (sub-district); some Tikina Vou are subdivided into two or more groupings of villages, each with its own chief. In a few cases, two groups of villages, or even two sub-districts, share a single chief. This is more common in Naitasiri Province than elsewhere. In the table, this is indicated by backgrounding in the same colour the areas shared by a chief. The Lau IslandsLau Islands
The Lau Islands of Fiji are situated in the southern Pacific Ocean, just east of the Koro Sea. Of this chain of about one hundred islands and islets, about thirty are inhabited...
are an anomaly: unlike the other provinces, their districts are not subdivided into sub-districts.
The districts, sub-districts, and villages are arranged, not alphabetically, but in the order of precedence
Order of precedence
An order of precedence is a sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of items. Most often it is used in the context of people by many organizations and governments...
of their chiefs. This order is not without controversy, but protocol generally observes it.
Ba
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Ba | Nailaga | Koronubu, Suelevu I Nawaiviluri na Marama na Tui Ba (Tiliva Bukuya) Adi Laite Koroirua Nailaga, Votua, Nawaqarua, Matawalu, Nasolo, Koroqaqa, Natutu |
| Bulu | Koronubu na Momo na Tui Ba (Tiliva Koronubu) Ratu Sairusi Nagagavoka Sairusi Nagagavoka Ratu Sairusi Nagagavoka is a Fijian chief and political leader from Ba Province. He holds the traditional title of Koronubu na Momo na Tui Ba , commonly abbreviated to Tui Ba Bulu, and as such is one of two paramount chiefs in the Ba district of Ba Province... Sorokoba, Natalecake, Vadravadra, Sasa, Natunuku. |
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| Magodro | Magodro | Naroyasi na Momo na Tui Magodro Bukuya, Nadevo, Navaga, Tabalei, Tabuquto, Nasivikoso |
| Naloto | Tabuatolu na Momo na Tui Naloto Toge, Balevuto, Nadrugu |
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| Nalotawa | Namaravulevu na Momo na Tui Yakete Nalotawa, Navilawa, Nanuku, Tukuraki, Yaloku |
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| Nadi | Nadi | Navatulevu na Momo na Tui Nadi Tui Nadi Tui Nadi is the title of the Paramount Chief of Nadi, in Fiji. The Tui Nadi hails from the village of Narewa, and exercises chiefly authority over the subdistricts of Nadi and Sikituru .The title has been in... Disputed between Ratu Kaliova Dawai and Ratu Napolioni Naulia Dawai [1] Narewa, Nakavu, Namotomoto, Navoci, Saunaka, Dratabu |
| Sikituru | Sikituru, Moala, Yavunsania, Korovuto | |
| Tavua | Tavua | Bila na Momo na Tui Tavua Ratu Ovini Bokini Ovini Bokini Ratu Ovini Bokini Ratu was a Fijian chief and political leader. Bokini, who held the chiefly title of Tui Tavua, succeeded Epeli Ganilau as Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs on 21 July 2004, and was reelected to this post for a full three-year term on 27 July 2005.A formal gathering of... Tavualevu, Nabuna, Korovou, Vatuvui, Nadelei |
| Savatu | Tilivalevu na Momo na iTaukei Nubu Nagatagata, Waikubukubu, Vatucere (Nadala), Vunabuna, Tewa, Koro |
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| Qaliyatina | Na Momo na Tui Yalatina Navala, Nakoroboya |
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| Vuda | Vuda | Vunisei na Momo na Tui Vuda Tui Vuda Tui Vuda is the traditional title of the paramount chief of the Vuda district in Ba Province on Fiji's northwest coast. Currently, the former president of Fiji, Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda holds the title.-References:*... Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda Josefa Iloilo Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda, CF, MBE, MSD, KStJ was the President of Fiji from 2000 until 2009, excluding a brief period from 5 December 2006 until 4 January 2007 . He held the traditional title of Tui Vuda, the paramount chief of the Vuda district in Ba Province on Fiji's northwest coast... Veiseisei, Lauwaki, Lomolomo, Namara, Abaca |
| Sabeto | Erenavula na Momo na Tui Sabeto Ratu Kaliova Numuni Mataitoga Koroyaca, Narokorokoyawa, Natalau, Naboutini, Nadele (Korobebe) |
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| Vitogo | Sukanacagi na Momo na Tui Vitogo Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... Viliame Sovasova Vitogo, Naviyago |
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| Momo na iTaukei Vidilo Namoli, Saru |
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| Kenani na Momo na iTaukei Saqele Vakabuli |
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| Yasawa | Nacula Nacula Nacula is a hilly and volcanic island of the Yasawa Group in Fiji's Ba Province. It is the third largest and is the second farthest north in this group of islands.... |
Nacula na Momo na Tui Drola Nacula, Malakati, Matacawalevu, Vuaki, Navotua, Naisilisili, Namatayalevu |
| Momo na Ratu Yaqeta |
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| Yasawa | Vatanitawake na Momo na Tui Yasawa Yasawa irara, Teci, Daloma, Tamusua, Bukama |
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| Naviti | Naviti | Neilesu na Momo na Tui Naviti Soso |
| Nadikalagi na Marama na Tui Marou Marou, Kese, Gunu, Somosomo, Muaira |
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| Waya | Nalotu na Momo na Tui Waya Yalobi, Natawa, Wayalevu, Naluwaki |
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| Viwa | Tui ViwaNalagi na Momo na Tui Viwa Natia, Naibalebale, Yakani |
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| Nawaka | Nawaka | Nalagi na Momo na Tui Nawaka Ratu Apisai Naevo Apisai Naevo Ratu Apisai D. Naevo is a Fijian Chief and political leader. As Tui Nawaka, he is the paramount chief of the vanua of Nawaka, Nadi. He has two sons, Apenisa Naevo and Semisi Naevo, both of whom play rugby for Fiji. A retired school teacher, he is a member of the Ba Provincial Council and various... Nawaka, Namulomulo, Vatutu, Evuna, Tubenasolo |
| Vaturu | Momo na Tui Yalatina Nagado, Natawa |
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| Rukuruku | Momo na Tui Nasesevia Vunamoli, Nawaqadamu, Uto |
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| Na Kai ni Yasa Rararua, Dreke |
BuaBuaBua or BUA may refer to:*Bua, Luzon, Philippines*Bua Province, Fiji*Bua *ISO 639:bua, ISO code for the Buriat language*Bua, Varberg Municipality, locality in Varberg Municipality, Sweden...
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Bua | Bua | Cakaunitabua na Turaga na Tui Bua Bua, Navunievu, Koroinasolo, Tiliva, Nawailevu, Dalomo, Waitabu |
| Navakasiga | Turaga na Buli Navakasiga Naviqiri, Nasau, Naivaka |
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| Lekutu | Turaga na Buli Lekutu Votua, Namuavoivoi, Banikea, Kavula, Tavea, Galoa, Nasorowaqa, Yagaqa |
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| Wainunu | Wainunu | Turaga na Tui Wainunu Daria, Nakorotiki, Nakawakawa, Cogea, Navakasali, Nadua, Saolo |
| Solevu | Turaga na Ai Sualevu Nawaido, Makolei, Cavaga |
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| Nadi | Turaga na Buli Navere Nasavu, Nasolo, Nasawana, Sawani |
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| Vuya | Vuya | Vuya na Turaga Tui Vuya Navave, Vuya |
| Turaga na Buli Raviravi Nabouwalu, Wairiki, Yadua |
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| Dama | Dama na Buli Dama Dama, Nasau, Nawaca, Tavuloma, Naruwai, Nagadoa, Driti |
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| Kubulau | Kubulau na Tui Kubulau Kiobo, Namalata, Raviravi, Navatu, Waisa, Nasasaivua, Natokalau, Nakorovou, Nadivakarua, Kilaka |
CakaudroveCakaudroveCakaudrove is one of fourteen provinces of Fiji, and one of three based principally on the northern island of Vanua Levu, occupying the south-eastern third of the island and including the nearby islands of Taveuni, Rabi, Kioa, and numerous other islands in the Vanua Levu Group...
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Cakaudrove | Cakaudrove | Lalagavesi na Turaga na Tui Cakau na i Sokula Tui Cakau The Tui Cakau is the Paramount Chief of Cakaudrove Province in Fiji. In Modern Fiji this chiefly title is regarded as the most senior in the Tovata Confederacy, and the third most senior in the country.-Recent history :... Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu Naiqama Lalabalavu Ratu Naiqama Tawake Lalabalavu is a Fijian Paramount Chief and politician. He was the Minister for Lands and Minister for Mineral Resources in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase, prior to his resignation on 7 April 2005... Somosomo, Loa, Lovonivonu, Nakobo, Nabagasau, Nanuca, Nawi, Dakuniba, Tavuki |
| Navunisa na Tui Taveuni Welagi, Yacata |
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| Vuna | Na Turaga na Sau kei Vuna Kanacea, Nakorovou, Navakawau |
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| Wainikeli | Laucala | Turaga na Tui Laucala Dreketi, Kocoma, Naqelelevu, Toga, Yanuca |
| Wainikeli | Turaga na Tuwei Ratu Talemo Ratakele Naselesele, Lavena, Korovou, Naiviivi, Nadilo, Qeleni, Vidawa, Waitabu, Yanuca |
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| Tunuloa | Tunuloa | Turaga na Tui Tunuloa Kanakana, Karoko, Koroivonu, Muana, Naqaravatu, Navetau, Salia, Wailevu, Nailou |
| Natewa | Sovatabua na Turaga na Vunivalu Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... Viliame Gasagasa Natewa, Buca, Dawa, Tukavesi, Vusaratu, Vusasivo, Nadavaci |
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| Nasavusavu | Savusavu | Turaga na Tui Nasavusavu Yaroi, Naidi |
| Turaga na Tunisa Nagigi, Nacavanadi, Nacekoro, Nukubalavu, Savudrodro, Vivili, Waivunia |
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| Naweni | Turaga na Tui Naweni Tacilevu, Naweni, Dromuninuku |
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| Navatu | Turaga na Tui Navadra Viani, Nasinu Ratu i Navatu Drekeniwai, Korolevu, Koronatoga, Korosi, Navakaka, Tabia, Leia |
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| Vaturova | Vaturova | Turaga na Tui Vaturova Ratu Wilisoni Rokotuibua Korotasere, Lekutulevu, Nakuku, Nayarabale, Domokavu, Seyavaci, Vanuavou, Korotasere, Vaturamulo, Wavu, Nakorobo, Vatukuca, Culaga |
| Koroalau | Turaga na Tui Koroalau Vuinadi, Bucalevu, Nakawaga, Nabua, Nukubolu, Vunidogoloa |
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| Wairiki | Turaga na Tui Wairiki Saweni, Navakuru, Satulaki, Matalolo |
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| Saqani | Saqani | Turaga na Tui Vanualevu Saqani, Lakeba, Malake, Biaugunu, Naboutini, Nadogo, Nacula, Natuvu, Navetau, Sese, Volivoli, Vuniwai, Cuku, Vela, Vanuami, Waivula, Naiyalayala |
| Tawake | Turaga na Vunivalu Tawake, Nagasauva, Vatu, Wainigadru, Wainiika, Yasawa |
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| Wailevu | Wailevu West | Turaga na Tui Wailevu Ratu Kinijoji Maivalili Kinijoji Maivalili Ratu Kinijoji R. Maivalili is a Fijian Chief and political leader. Since 2001 he has represented the Province of Cakaudrove in the Senate as one of fourteen nominees of the Great Council of Chiefs... Valeni, Batiri, Nayarailagi, Naiqaqi, Vatuvonu, Dawara, Vunidawamou, Natuvu, Laucala |
| Wailevu East | Wailevu, Vakativa, Waisali, Buca, Nasawana, Nakasa, Natua, Vunivesi, Navatukawa, Vuadomo, Urata |
KadavuKadavu ProvinceKadavu Province is one of fourteen provinces of Fiji, and forms part of the Eastern Division, which also includes the Provinces of Lau, Lomaiviti and Rotuma. Kadavu also belongs to the Burebasaga Confederacy, a hierarchy of chiefs from southern and western Fiji.It consists of Kadavu Island, Ono...
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Tavuki | Tavuki | Nacolase na Turaga na Tui Tavuki Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... Ilitomasi Waqanivavalagi Tavuki, Baidamudamu, Nukunuku, Nagonedau, Solodamu, Natumua, Waisomo, Namuana, Namalata, Galoa, Cevai |
| Ravitaki | Namanusa na Turaga na Tui Ravitaki Wailevu, Mokoisa, Muani, Ravitaki, Solovola, Matanuku, Nasegai |
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| Nalovani na Roko Tui Drawe Nasegai |
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| Sanima | Nawaimalua Turaga na Tui Drue Drue, Navuatu, Naikorokoro, Naivakarauniniu, Namara, Mataso |
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| Nabukelevu | Nabukelevu | Valesasa na Turaga na Tui Nabukelevu Daviqele, Dagai, Talaulia, Lomati, Nabukelevura, Qalira, Nasau, Kabariki, Levuka, Muaninuku, Tabuya |
| Yawe | Valedeideiga Turaga na Tui Yawe Nalotu, Natokalau, Korovou, Yakita, Naqalotu, Tawava |
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| Naceva | Naceva | Koroisoso na Turaga na Tui Naceva Soso, Vukavu, Kadavu, Jioma, Niudua, Nacomoto, Dravuwalu, Muanisolo, Vunisei, Daku, Yavitu |
| Yale | Naivibati na Turaga na Tui Yale Rakiraki, Gasele, Nauciwai, Levuka, Naioti |
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| Nakasaleka | Nakasaleka | Nabala na Turaga na Tui Nakasa Nakoronawa, Lomanikoro, Nakaunakoro, Nakaugasele, Kavala, Lawaki, Solotavui, Tiliva, Matasawalevu, Nukuvou, Vacalea |
| Ono | Koroivabea vua na Gone Turaga na Tui Ono Bulou Elenoa Savanoko Misikini Verenakadavu Vabea, Waisomo, Narikoso, Naqara, Nabouwalu, Buliya, Dravuni |
LauLau ProvinceLau Province is one of fourteen provinces of Fiji. Its capital is at Tubou, at the southern end of the island of Lakeba. The province forms part of the country's Eastern Division , and of the Tovata Confederacy, a traditional hierarchy of chiefs from northern and eastern Fiji.Geographically it...
| Tikina (District) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu, Roko (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Lakeba Lakeba Lakeba is an island in Fiji's Southern Lau Archipelago; the provincial capital of Lau is located here. The island is the tenth largest in Fiji, with a land area of nearly 60 square kilometers. It is fertile and well watered, and encircled by a 29-kilometer road. Its closest neighbors are Aiwa... |
Vuanirewa na Turaga na Tui Nayau Tui Nayau Tui Nayau is the title held by the Paramount Chief of the Lau Islands in Fiji and is synonymous with the title holders over lordship of these islands. When translated Tui Nayau means Lord of Nayau, an island north of Lakeba, the latter accepted by many to be the chiefly island in the Lauan... Tubou Tubou Tubou is a village on the Fijian island of Lakeba. One of eight villages on Lakeba, it is considered the capital of the Lau Islands, being the seat of the Vuanirewa clan, a powerful chiefly family from which Fiji's longtime Prime Minister and President, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara and one of Fiji's... , Nasaqalau Nasaqalau Nasaqalau is one of eight villages on the island of Lakeba, in Fiji's Lau archipelago.The Original inhabitants of Lakeba Island are those that reside in Nasaqalau they came from Waimaro of the Dreketi clan through Matuku and onto Nasaqalau... , Vakano, Yadrana, Nukunuku, Waitabu, Waciwaci, Levuka |
| Oneata | Bukatatanoa na Turaga na Tui Oneata Waiqori, Dakuiloa |
| Moce | Delaimakotu na Turaga na Ramasi Nasau, Korotolu |
| Vulaga | Vanuaseu na Turaga na Tui Vulaga Muanaira, Muanaicake, Naividamu, Ogea |
| Ono Ono-i-Lau Ono-i-Lau is a volcanic and coral island in Fiji's Lau archipelago.One of the southernmost of the Lau Islands, it is located at 20.80° South and 178.75° East, and occupies an area of 7.9 square kilometers. It has a maximum elevation of 113 meters. It is 90 kilometers southsouthwest of Vatoa, the... |
Naduruvesi, na Turaga na Tui Ono Nukuni, Lovoni, Matokana, Doi, Vatoa |
| Kabara Kabara Kabara is an island of Fiji, a member of the Lau archipelago. With a land area of 31 km² , its population of some 700 lives in four villages.The islanders are noted for their craftsmanship in the area of wood carving... |
Turaga na Tui Kabara Naikeleyaga, Tokalau, Lomaji, Udu, Namuka, Komo |
| Totoya Totoya Totoya is a volcanic island in the Moala subgroup of Fiji's Lau archipelago. It occupies an area of 28 square kilometers, making it the smallest of the Moalas. Its maximum altitude is 366 meters. The main economic activity is coconut farming.... |
Lomanikoro na Turaga na Roko Sau Roko Tevita Cinavilakeba Tovu, Ketei, Dravuwalu, Udu, Vanuavatu |
| Moala Moala Moala is a volcanic island in the Moala subgroup of Fiji's Lau archipelago. Located at , it has an area of . The highest point on the island of Moala, at a maximum elevation of , is called Delaimoala which has rich vegetation and consists of dark thick forest. The population of around 3000 live in... |
Nai Vucu ni Masi na Turaga na Tui Nasau/Yavusa Turagalevu na Turaga na Tui Moala Naroi, Nasoki, Keteira, Vunuku, Cakova, Vadra, Maloku, Muaikacuni |
| Matuku Matuku Matuku may refer to:*An island in Lulunga in Tonga, see Matuku *An island in Lau in Fiji, see Matuku Island*Matuku-tangotango, a monster in Māori legends*The Maori name for the Australasian Bittern... |
Burotukula na Turaga na Tui Matuku Yaroi, Nakabati, Qalikarua, Levukaidaku, Makadru, Raviravi, Lomaji |
| Nayau | Vuanirewa na gone turaga na Tui Nayau Narocivo, Salia, Liku |
| Lomaloma Lomaloma Lomaloma is a village on the Fiji island of Vanua Balavu in the Lau archipelago. It is part of the Tikina of Lomaloma which comprises 9 villages, which is further made up of 13 Yavusa which are further broken down into 42 Mataqali and 54 Tokatoka from early records first documented in 1881 by... |
Turaga Na Ravunisa Turaga Na Ravunisa The Turaga Na Ravunisa is a Fijian Chiefly title of the Lau Islands, in particular the Village of Lomaloma on the Island of Vanuabalavu.-The Title:... , Turaga na Rasau Turaga na Rasau Turaga Na Rasau is a traditional Fijian chiefly title of the Lau Islands.Prior to Fiji's colonial days, Fiji had many different Vanua with their own Paramount Chieftain which exercised no authority over the other; a saying from the island of Kadavu aptly summarises it “Nomu Turaga o sega na noqu... , Tui Naturuku Lomaloma Lomaloma Lomaloma is a village on the Fiji island of Vanua Balavu in the Lau archipelago. It is part of the Tikina of Lomaloma which comprises 9 villages, which is further made up of 13 Yavusa which are further broken down into 42 Mataqali and 54 Tokatoka from early records first documented in 1881 by... , Susui, Narocivo, Namalata Namalata Namalata is a village and its own island but is part of the Island Group of Vanua Balavu in Fiji's Lau archipelago. Namalata is part of Lomaloma Tikina.... , Uruone, Levukana, Dakuiloma, [Tuvuca] Turaga na Tui Lau Tui Lau Tui Lau is a Fijian chiefly title of recent history which was created during the time of Ma'afu and his conquests after Ma'afu was disclaimed as a Tongan Prince by his cousin King George Tupou I. Since the Vuanirewa consider Ma'afu as their own they therefore installed him as the 1st Tui Lau... Sawana Sawana Sawana is a village on the Fijian island of Vanua Balavu, in the Lau archipelago and is part of the Tikina of Lomaloma.Sawana is separated from the main village of Lomaloma only by a large ditch... (Yavusa Toga) |
| Mualevu | Turaga na Tui Mavana, na Sau kei Mualevu Mualevu, Mavana, Daliconi, Malaka, Muamua, Boitaci, Cikobia, Yavea |
| Cicia Cicia Cicia is a Fijian island of the Lau Group. One of the Northern Lau Islands, Cicia is volcanic and is composed of raised coral. Its area is 34 km².... |
Naveretabu na Turaga na Tui Cicia Tarukua, Natokalau, Lomaji, Mabula, Naceva |
LomaivitiLomaiviti ProvinceLomaiviti Province is one of the 14 provinces of Fiji. Administratively, it forms part of Fiji's Eastern Division and of the Kubuna Confederacy, one of three traditional chiefly hierarchies in Fiji.Geographically it consists of the Lomaiviti Islands....
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Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Ovalau | Levuka | Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Levuka Ratu Kolinio Rokotuinaceva Kolinio Rokotuinaceva Ratu Kolinio Rokotunaceva was a Fijian chief and politician, who served as a Senator from 2001 to 2006 as one of 14 nominees of the Great Council of Chiefs... Levuka Levuka Levuka is a town on the eastern coast of the Fijian island of Ovalau, in Lomaiviti Province, in the Eastern Division of Fiji. It was formerly the Capital of Fiji. At the census in 2007, the last to date, Levuka town had a population of 1,131 , about half of Ovalau's 8,360 inhabitants... , Vagadaci, Waitovu, Vuma, Toki, Vatukalo, Nawowo, Yaravudi, Taviya, Rukuruku |
| Nasinu | Rokotuibau na Rokotakala Nasinu, Naikorokoro, Tokou, Natokalau, Draiba |
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| Lovoni | Wailevu na Turaga na Tui Wailevu Lovoni, Nacobo, Nukutocia, Visoto, Vuniivisavu |
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| Bureta | Turaga na Vunivalu Naiviteitei, Nasoga, Navuloa |
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| Moturiki | Turaga na Ratu Niubasaga, Nasesara, Navuti, Nasauvuki, Naicabecabe, Yanuca, Daku, Uluibau, Sovuna, Wawa, Nasauraki |
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| Batiki | Batiki | Turaga Tora ni Bau Yavu, Mua, Manuku, Naigani |
| Koro | Mudu | Gone Turaga na Mata ni Mudu Mudu, Tuatua, Nagaidamu, Sinuvaca, Nasau, Nacamaki, Nakodu, Namacu |
| Cawa | Gone Turaga na Tui Naigani Nabasovi, Vatulele, Nabuna, Tavua, Navaga, Kade |
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| Nairai | Nairai | Kubuna i Wai na Turaga na Tui Nairai Natauloa, Tovulailai, Lawaki, Vutuna, Waitoga |
| Gau | Sawaieke | Nadawa na Turaga na Takalai-Gau Ratu Marika Uluinadawa Lewanavanua Sawaieke, Somosomo, Nawaikama, Nukuloa, Levukaigau, Lovu, Vadravadra, Yadua |
| Navukailagi | Naiviqeleqele na Turaga na Ratu Navukailagi, Vione, Qarani |
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| Vanuaso | Turagalewena na Turaga na Tui Vanuaso na Vunivalu Ratu Jope Bulamaibau Vanuaso, Lekanai, Nacavanadi, Malawai, Lamiti |
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Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Macuata | Macuata | Caumatalevu na Turaga na Tui Macuata Ratu Aisea Katonivere Aisea Katonivere Ratu Aisea Katonivere is a Fijian chief and politician from the northern Province of Macuata, where he is the Paramount Chief and Chairman of the Provincial Council... Macuataiwai, Ligau, Nakalou, Namama, Navouono, Nabukadogo, Naduri, Naqumu, Nasuva, Navidamu, Daku, Niurua, Ravuravu, Yaro, Vatuboroboro, Buavou |
| Mali | Turaga na Tui Mali Apenisa Bogiso Nakawaga, Ligaulevu, Matailabasa, Vesi |
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| Dreketi | Uluitoga na Vunivalu Turaga na Tui Dreketi Ratu Maculeku Rokocegu Nabavatu, Nakanacagi, Nabiti, Nasigasiga, Vunisea, Nasea, Lutukina |
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| Cikobia | Cikobia | Turaga na Tui Cikobia Vatulele, Nautovatu, Vuninuku, Nalele |
| Dogotuki | Namuka | Namuka vua na Qaqa Visoqo, Lakeba, Nabubu, Nasovivi, Naua, Gevo, Naisamuwaqa, Cawadevo, Qelewara, Nasovi, Solevukoso, Delaivadra, Ravuka |
| Dogotuki | Marama na Tui Vuna Rauriko, Lagi, Namukalau, Kedra, Vitina, Nabourewa, Nabuna, Qaranivai, Vugalei, Nayaroyaro |
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| Udu | Vua na Sauvou Vunikodi, Nukusa, Cawaro, Nabouono, Nukudamu |
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| Sasa | Sasa | Turaga na Taukei Sasa Sasa, Korotubu, Namakomako, Nasealevu, Navakasobu, Korovuli, Tabia, Vuiraqilai |
| Seaqaqa | Turaga na Masi e Seaqaqa Naravuka, Nanenivuda, Batiri, Nacaurokovi, Nacereyaga, Natua, Saivou, Nayarailagi, Vesidrua, Lomaloma |
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| Labasa | Labasa | Wasavulu na Turaga na Tui Labasa Adi Salanieta Ritova Nasekula, Nakorowiri, Batinikama, Vunimoli, Dreketilailai, Namoli, Vunivau, Vuo, Mataniwai, Bulileka, Nubuniyavula, Qelemumu, Raranibulubulu, Nacula, Naqai, Waikisi |
| Nadogo | Turaga na Tui Nadogo Ratu Viliame Rovabokola Vunivutu, Kavewa, Nabutubutu, Nasasa |
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| Wailevu | Turaga na Tui Wailevu Ratu Rokodewala Niumataiwalu Wailevu, Nakama, Vatulovona, Vuinakawakawa, Savusavutaga, Wakanilato, Nasaqa, Yaudigi, Dogocu |
Nadroga-NavosaNadroga-NavosaNADROGA NAVOSA is one of the fourteen provinces of Fiji, and one of eight based in Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island. It is about 2,385 square kilometers and occupies the South-West and Central areas of Viti Levu, Fiji's largest and principal island. The province includes the Mamanuca Archipelago,...
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Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Cuvu | Cuvu | Nakuruvakarua i Louvatu na Ka Levu Ratu Sakiusa Makutu Cuvu, Nayevuyevu, Tore, Yadua, Rukurukulevu, Hanahana, Hila |
| Tuva | Leweniyarayara na Taukei Vunawi Vouwa, Nadroumai, Togovere, Semo, Nabau, Kamisi, Emuri, Niu Yoka |
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| Sigatoka | Nasigatoka | Louvatu na Tui Nadroga Nahigatoka, Yavulo, Nahama, Vunavutu, Volivoli |
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| Nokonoko | Turaga na Tui Tabanivonoicake Naduri, Lawai, Nakabuta, Nakalavo, Vunatovau, Tilivalevu, Qereqere |
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| Waicoba | Turaga na Tui Nasesevia Narewa, Vagadra, Narata |
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| Malomalo | Malomalo | Turaga na Tui Nasosowaqa Malomalo |
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| Tui Nasoni Nalele, Hanahana, Vuhama, Navihabahaba, Batiri, Togobula |
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| Raviravi | Turaga na Tui Tabanivoniwai Momi, Yako, Nabila |
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| Wai | Nalolo na Turaga na Tui Nabolo Lomawai, Kubuna, Nakorokula, Navutu, Tau, Bavu |
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| Baravi | Conua | Nabili Turaga na Tui Conua Sikeli Tawake Vatukaraha, Malevu, Korotogo, Naroro, Nawamagi, Nalaca, Nadrala |
| Komave | Vusu na Turaga na Tui Vusu Komave, Namatakula, Biausevu, Navola |
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| Korolevuiwai | Turaga na Tui Davutukia i wai Votua, Votualailai, Tagaqe, Namada |
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| Koroinasau | Turaga na Tui Davutukia i vanua Balenabelo, Vunayayawa, Saru, Sauvi |
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| Ruwailevu | Mavua | Turaga na Qali Mavua Raiwaqa, Mavua, Tubeirata |
| Naqalimare | Turga na Tui Qalimare Koronisagana, Sautabu, Natawatawadi, Toga, Vunaqoru, Naveyago, Korona, Rarabasaga |
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| Bemana | Raralevu na Tui Davutukia Tuvu, Korotuluve, Vulinagerua, Nailebaleba |
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| Nasikawa | Nasikawa na Tui Nasikawa Nawairabe, Korovou, Matokana |
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| Navosa | Namataku | Turaga na Tui Nasaunivalu Keiyasi, Nasaucoko, Draiba |
| Turaga na Tui Namataku Sawene, Wauosi, Nausori, Navula, Edrau |
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| Noikoro | Koroivabeka na Turaga na Tui Noikoro Ratu Tomasi Latianara Korolevu, Namoli, Nukuilau, Vatubalavu, Nubuyanitu, Draubuta, Noikoro, Viti Levu, Wema |
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| Nadrau | Turaga na Tui Nadrau Nadrau, Nabawaqa, Qalinasau, Naga (Vanua Levu) |
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| Navatusila | Turaga na Tui Navatusila Nabutautau, Sauvakarua, Nanuku, Tuvavatu |
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| Vatulele | Vatulele | Vunisalevu na Tui Ekubu Ekubu, Taunovo, Lomanikaya, Bouwaqa |
| Malolo | Malolo | Turaga na Tui Lawa Solevu, Yaro, Tavua, Yanuca |
Naitasiri
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Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Naitasiri | Naitasiri | Matanikutu na Turaga na Qaranivalu Qaranivalu The Qaranivalu is a senior Chief of Naitasiri Province in Fiji. The Qaranivalu since 1997 is Ratu Inoke Takiveikata. He had played the role of facilitator of the Muanikau Accord between the Fiji Military and coup leader George Speight and his group in July of 2000 that ended the 58 day parliament... Ratu Inoke Takiveikata Inoke Takiveikata Ratu Inoke Takiveikata is a Fijian high chief and politician. Since 1997 he has held the title of Qaranivalu, a senior chiefly title in Naitasiri Province... Navuso, Tamavua, Kalabu, Vuniniudrovu, Kasavu, Nacokaika, Naganivatu, Nakini, Natowaika, Deladamanu, Waitolu, Drekeiwaila |
| Vuna | Roko tui Vuna na Turaga na Vunivalu Ro Alipate Macanawai Raicebe Sawani, Navatuvula, Colo-i-Suva |
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| Lomaivuna | Viria | Nakorolevu na Turaga na Vunivalu Viria, Naqali, Namuamua, Gusuisuva, Navolau, Natavea, Nataveaira |
| Navuakece | Navuakece na Turaga na Vunivalu Navutu, Nawaqabena, Korovou, Vatuili, Delaiwaimale, Waisa |
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| Rara | Naqaranikula na Turaga na Vunivalu Naluwai, Waidracia, Nasavu |
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| Nabaitavo | Burenitu na Turaga na Vunivalu Nabaitavo, Navoka |
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| Waimaro | Waidina | Waimaro na Marama na Roko Tui Waimaro Adi Adi (title) Adi is a title used by Fijian women of chiefly rank, namely female members of chiefly clans. It is the equivalent of the Ratu title used by male chiefs. It is in general use throughout most of Fiji, although on Kadavu Island, Bulou is used instead.... Pateresio Vonokula Nabukaluka, Nadakuni, Lomai, Vanuakula, Nauluvatu, Navurevure, Wainawaqa, Nasirotu, Nasele, Naseuvou, Delailasakau |
| Soloira | Waimaro na Turaga na Roko Tui Waimaro Waikalou, Navatukia, Vunidawa |
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| Matailobau | Matailobau | Siko i Nabena na i Taukei ni Waluvu Nairukuruku, Navuniyasi, Taulevu, Delaitoga, Nabena |
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| Waima | Siko Koroqele na Turaga na Vunivalu Nakorovatu, Naqara, Vusiga |
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| Lutu | Lutu na Turaga na Tui Lutu Lutu, Navuiyaro, Nukuloa |
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| Nagonenicolo | Waimaro, Delai na Ulucavu na Turaga na Vunivalu Nakorosule, Waibalavu, Nawaisomo, Wairuarua, Nasalia, Laselevu, Udu |
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| Wainimala | Noimalu | Railevu na Tui Nakurukuruvakatini Nakorokoroyawa, Korovou, Matawailevu, Nasava, Nasauvere, Tubarua |
| Muaira | Navunitivi na Turaga na Vunivalu Lutu, Matainasau, Waibasaga, Botenaulu, Sawanikula, Nabukunivatu, Bulibulinakuro, Nadovu |
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| Nadaravakawalu | Navatusila na Turaga na Vunivalu Ratu Vereimi Rovitivau Rinakama Naivucini, Saumakia, Naitauvoli, Nuku |
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| Nabobuco | Bureca Turaga na Tui Nabobuco Naqelewai, Rewasau, Nasiriti, Nasoqo, Roma |
Namosi
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Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Namosi | Namosi | Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Namosi Tui Namosi The "Tui Namosi" is a chiefly Title of the Fiji Islands and is the title held by the Paramount Chief of the Province of Namosi on the Main Island of Viti Levu.Robatiratu was the vunivalu at the yavutu of Nabukebuke at Wailase in the Wainimala highlands... Ratu Suliano Matanitobua Suliano Matanitobua Ro Suliano Matanitobua is a Fijian chief and politician, who currently serves as Minister of State for Fijian Affairs. He was first appointed to the interim Cabinet formed by Laisenia Qarase in the wake of the Fiji coup of 2000.... Namosi, Navunibau, Navuniyasitu, Narukunibua, Waivaka, Naduruyasi |
| Wainikoroiluva | Wainikoroiluva | Namuamua Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Namosi Namuamua, Nukusere, Nakavika, Navunikabi, Saliyadrau |
| Veinuqa | Nasoqo, Wainilotulevu, Korovou, Wainiyavu, Burotu, Vunidavo | |
| Naqarawai | Gone Turaga na Tui Namosi Naqarawai, Wainimakutu, Naraiyawa |
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| Veitavatuloa | Veitavatuloa | Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Namosi Veivatuloa, Mau, Nabukavesi, Qilai, Navunisoco, Lobau, Namelimeli, Nakavu |
RaRa ProvinceRa is one of the fourteen provinces of Fiji. Occupying the northern area of Viti Levu, the largest island, it is one of eight Viti Levu-based Provinces. With a land area of 1341 square kilometers, it had a population of 29,464 at the 2007 census, the last to date...
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Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Saivou | Naroko | Turaga na Leweivatudamu Rewasa, Vatukacevaceva |
| Tui Yavulevu Nokonoko, Vaidoko, Narara, Danivau, Naboutolu |
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| Tokaimalo | Navunivau na Turaga na Vunivalu Nayaulevu, Mataveikai, Nabalebale, Vunisea, Vuniyaumunu, Nailwa, Naraviravi, Naivutu, Navarai |
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| Saivou | Turaga na Ratu ni Natauiya Nanukuloa, Barotu, Naiserelagi, Tokio, Rokoroko |
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| Nailuva | Turaga na Tui Korosovaulevu Nailuva, Nararavou, Balasere, Naqelecibi, Namasia |
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| Nalaba | Tokineke na Turaga na Leweitokineke Burelevu, Nativi, Namara |
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| Rakiraki Rakiraki Rakiraki is a district in Fiji's Ra Province. It is located about halfway between Suva and Nadi when travelling along the Kings Road, on the northern coast of Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island.... |
Rakiraki | Turaga na Tunavitilevu Ratu Meli Bolobolo Meli Bolobolo Ratu Meli Bolobolo is a Fijian chief and academic, who lectures at the Fiji Institute of Technology.-Career:Bolobolo was installed on 30 September 2005 as the third Tu Navitilevu, or Paramount Chief of Rakiraki, in Ra Province. He succeeded his late father, Ratu Tevita Bolobolo, who died in... Navatulevu, Vatusekiyasawa, Navuavua, Vitawa, Malake |
| Raviravi | Raviravi na Turaga Tunavatu Nadrauniivi, Togavere, Vunitogoloa, Naivunivuni, Narewa, Narabuli, Naseyani, Nananu |
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| Navolau | Turaga na Ratu ni Natokea Navolau No.1, Namuaimada, Navolau No.2 |
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| Nakorotubu Nakorotubu Nakorotubu is a district in Fiji's Ra Province. It is made up seven sub-districts or Tikina makawa, namely,Kavula, Nakorotubu, Navitilevu, Bure-i-wai, Bure-i-vanua, Mataso, and Nakuailava.-Geography:... |
Nakorotubu | Turaga na Gonesau Turaga na Gonesau The Turaga na Gonesau is a chiefly title of the Fiji Islands and is viewed as a Paramount Chief of Fiji residing in the Nakorotubu District in the Ra Province on the Main Island of Viti Levu.-In Translation:... Namarai, Naocobau, Verevere, Saioko, Nadavacia |
| Bureiwai | Burenitu na Turaga na Tui Dama Delaiyadua, Nadogoloa, Matainananu, Naivoco |
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| Kavula | Turaga na Gonesau Turaga na Gonesau The Turaga na Gonesau is a chiefly title of the Fiji Islands and is viewed as a Paramount Chief of Fiji residing in the Nakorotubu District in the Ra Province on the Main Island of Viti Levu.-In Translation:... Nabukadra, Nayavutoka |
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| Bureivanua | Leweinamatagi na Turaga na Vunivalu Sowa, Balekinaga, Nalidi, Matuku |
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| Nakuilava | Leweinamatagi na Turaga na Vunivalu Bucalevu, Toki, Draunaleka, Tobu, Savulotu, Dama |
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| Navitilevu | Turaga na Tui Navitilevu Nayavuira, Navuniivi, Nasau, Veidrala |
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| Nalawa | Nalawa | ui Nalawa|Nacobicibici Matawailevu, Nausori, Burenitu |
| Nalawa | Lawaki | Nakorovou, Nawairuku, Namara, Sawenivo |
| Nasau | Nasau na Turaga na Tui Nasau Nadawa, Ovalau, Vanuakula, Nubumakita, Nukulau, Nasukamai, Nauria |
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| Nababa | Nababa na Turaga na Ratu Rokovuaka, Navitilevu, Nalalawa |
RewaRewa ProvinceRewa is a province of Fiji. With a land area of 272 square kilometers , it includes the capital city of Suva and is in two parts - one including part of Suva's hinterland to the west, and a noncontiguous area to the east, separated from the rest of Rewa by Naitasiri Province...
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Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Rewa | Rewa | Burebasaga na Gone Marama na Roko Tui Dreketi na Vunivalu Roko Tui Dreketi The Roko Tui Dreketi is the Paramount Chief of Fiji's Rewa Province and of the Burebasaga Confederacy, to which Rewa belongs.-Details on the title:... Ro Teimumu Vuikaba Tuisawau-Kepa Teimumu Kepa Teimumu Vuikaba Kepa is a Fijian chief and politician. A former students' coordinator at the University of the South Pacific when Kepa chose to enter the University to embark on her Bachelor of Arts Degree and was a principal of Corpus Christi Collegebefore that, until she succeeded her late... (Roko Tui Dreketi) and Ro Joni Mataitini (Vunivalu) Lomanikoro, Nasigatoka, Nukutubu, Nabua, Nasilai, Drekena, Vunuku, Tavuya, Nukui, Narocivo, Lokia |
| Vutia | Turaga na Tunidau Muanaicake, Muanaira, Laucala |
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| Toga | Vunisalevu na Turaga na Tui Toga Ratu Meli Todua Navatuyaba, Vunisei, Muana |
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| Noco | Noco | |'Bure ko Noco|Vunisalevu na Ratu na Tui Noco'] ' Nabudrau, Nakuruwai, Nacuru, Taci, Nakauwaru, Navaka, Matanimoli, Naqarani, Naivilaca, Narocake |
| Burebasaga | Gone Turaga na Roko Tuni Burebasaga, Waivou, Naivikasara, Suva Lailai |
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| Dreketi | Turaga na Roko Tui Nadugaca Vunisinu, Nalase, Nabuli, Nadoria, Nakorovou |
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| Suva | Suva | Turaga na Tui Suva Ratu Epeli Kanakana Epeli Kanakana Ratu Epeli Kanakana was a Fijian chief. He held the title of Tui Suva, and is the traditional ruler of the area that includes the city of Suva, the nation's capital. The title of Tui Suva is only kept within the Naivutuvutu family of the Tokatoka Solia of Mataqali Vuanimocelolo of the Yavusa... Suvavou, Waiqanake, Muaivuso, Togalevu, Lami, Nabaka, Wainawa, Naivikinikini |
| Beqa | Sawau | Nacurumoce na Turaga na Tui Sawau Ratu Timoci Matanitobua Dakuibeqa, Dakuni, Soliyaga, Naceva, Rukua |
| Raviravi | Turaga na Tui Raviravi Ratu Kevueli Tavainavesi Raviravi, Nawaisomo, Lalati |
Serua
| Tikina Cokavata (District) |
Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Serua | Serua | Korolevu na Turaga na Vunivalu Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... Peni Latianara Serua, Navatulevu, Nabukelevu, Nabotini, Namaqumaqua, Vunaniu, Korovisilou, Yanuca, Culanuka |
| Deuba | Dravuni na Turaga Tui Dravuni Sadro, Nasavu, Saniveiuto, Vunibau |
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| Nuku | Nuku | Sayake na Turaga na Tanisayake Nuku, Waibogi, Wainadiro, Masi, Naimasimasi, Sabata |
| Batiwai | Vusu na Turaga na Tani Vusu Galoa, Nakorovou, Dranikula, Wainiyabia, Qarasarau |
Tailevu
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Tikina Vou (Sub-district) |
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly title) Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages) |
| Bau | Bau | Kubuna na Tui Kaba na Vunivalu Vunivalu of Bau Turaga na Vunivalu ni Bau is the Paramount Chief of the Kubuna Confederacy, loosely translated the title means Warlord of Bau or Root of War. The succession to the title does not follow primogeniture, but the candidate must be a high ranking member of the Tui Kaba clan.-A brief history:The... Bau na Roko Tui Bau Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi Joni Madraiwiwi Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi is a Fijian lawyer, politician and was the Vice-President of Fiji from 2004 to 2006. He was sworn in on 10 January 2005, following his nomination by President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo and his subsequent approval by the Great Council of Chiefs on 15 December 2004... Bau Bau Island Bau is a small island in Fiji, off the east coast of the main island of Viti Levu.-History:With the aid of Charlie Savage, who brought firearms to Bau Island, the Bauan people quickly established themselves as an undefeatable military force... , Soso, Lasakau, Namuka, Nakoroivau, Natila, Cautata, Dromuna, Ovea, Vatanni, Vatoa, Viwa, Waicoka |
| Natena na Roko Tui Kiuva Kiuva, Muanaira, Naqeledamu, Logani, Natila |
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| Namara | Turaga na Roko Tui Veikau Naisausau, Nakorolevu, Matamaivere, Tubalevu, Naikawaga, Nakalawaca |
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| Nausori | Na Turaga na Ratu Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... Peni Rokotuibau Nausori, Vunimono, Nadali, Verata-Wailevu, Naduru, Molituva, Namono |
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| Dravo | Navitomi na Turaga na Tudrau Dravo, Naisogovau, Naila, Mokani, Maumi |
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| Namata | Nacobua na Turaga na Roko Tui Namata Roko Tui Namata The Roko Tui Namata is the title of the Paramount Chief of the Namata subdistrict of Bau district, in Fiji's Tailevu Province. The chiefly family of Namata is closely related to that of Bau, with frequent intermarriage between them... Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... Peni Tagive Peni Tagive Ratu Peni Tagive is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the Australian National Rugby League competition. Tagive primarily plays on the wing... Raralevu, Namata |
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| Verata | Verata | Burelevu i Naisanokonoko na Turaga na Ratu Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... Ivereimi Ravoka Ucunivanua, Naivuruvuru, Navunimono, Naloto, Sawa, Kumi, Naigani, Uluiloli |
| Namalata | Waimarolevulevu na Turaga na Ratu Matacaucau, Matacula, Nailega, Nakorovou, Veinuqa, Naitutu, Navunisole, Nakalawaca, Delasui, Nayawasara, Davetalevu |
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| Tai | Turaga na Roko Tui Tai Dravuni, Naisaumua, Naiborebore |
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| Vugalei | Vunisalevu na Tui Vugalei Natobuniqio, Namulomulo, Nadaro, Sote, Visa, Savu, Naimasimasi, Naqeledamu, Logani |
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| Taivugalei | Burerua na Turaga na Vunivalu Natuva, Nameka, Vatukarasa, Tonia |
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| Sawakasa | Sawakasa | Nadereivalu na Turaga na Ratu Sawakasa No.1, Sawakasa No. 2, Burerua, Dakuinuku, Lodoni, Vorovoro |
| Namena | Nawainovo na Tui Wainovo Nburenivalu, Nananu, Bureevu, Lawaki, Qoma, Qelekuro, Nabualau, Delaikuku, Nadrano |
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| Dawasamu | Dawasamu na Turaga na Ratu Driti, Delakado, Luvunavuaka, Nataleira, Silana, Nasinu, Nabualau, Delasui, Natadrave |
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| Nakelo | Nakelo | Rara o Nakelo na Turaga na Tui Nakelo Nauluvatu, Namuka-Vakali, Visama, Tumavia, Muana, Naluna, Vutuvo, Waikete, Naimalovau, Vaturua, Nasilai, Nakualevu, Anitioki, Kelili, Nukulau, Vunivaivai, Vadrai |
| Nuku | Turaga na Tui Nabou Natogadravu, Naselai, Natoveya |
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| Tokatoka | Naceruku na Turaga na Tora Dreketi Ratu Ratu Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"... Apenisa Tagivetaua Nabitu, Vuci, Draubuta, Lomainasau, Vanuadina, Nakaile, Vanualevu |
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| Buretu | Naibati na Turaga na Tora Naibati Ratu Nailovolovo Buretu, Matainoco, Nabouciwa, Naivakacau, Daku |
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| Wainibuka | Naloto | Naloto na Turaga na Tui Naloto Naivicula, Naveicovatu, Nasau |
| Wailotua | Wailevu na Turaga na Tui Wailevu Wailotua No. 2, Nalabe, Natokalau, Wailotua No. 1 |
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| Nasautoka | Turaga Sau na Vunivalu Ratu Seru Seruvakula Nasautoka, Nabouva |
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| Nayavu | Bau na Roko Tui Bau Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi Joni Madraiwiwi Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi is a Fijian lawyer, politician and was the Vice-President of Fiji from 2004 to 2006. He was sworn in on 10 January 2005, following his nomination by President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo and his subsequent approval by the Great Council of Chiefs on 15 December 2004... Nayavu, Naqia, Naseibitu, Namoka, Naveiveiwali, Natuvatuvavatu |
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| Nailega | Naduadua na Turaga na Vunivalu Naibita, Nailega, Wailevu, Nabulini, Manu |
External links
- Ai Cavuti
- web article listing women Chiefs refer briefly to House of Chiefs as some were members