House of Chiefs (Fiji)

Fijian nobility

Nobility of Fiji

Titles

* Adi
* Bulou

* Ro
* Roko
* Ratu

Institutions

* Great Council of Chiefs
* Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs
* House of Chiefs

Confederacies

* Burebasaga
* Kubuna
* Tovata

Rotuman Traditional Leadership

* Gagaja
* Sau
* Fakpure
* Mua

* v
* t
* e

The House of Chiefs in Fiji consists of the Fijian nobility, composed of about seventy chiefs of various ranks, majority of which are related. It is not a formal political body and is not the same as the Great Council of Chiefs, a political body which had a prescribed role under the 1997 Constitution of Fiji, although the membership of the two bodies did overlap to a great extent.

## The social hierarchy

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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 Ratu if male or Adi (pronounced Ahn-di) 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.

## Provinces and confederacies

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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 elected most of the representatives to the Great Council of Chiefs. Moreover, the Great Council of Chiefs, which was charged with choosing 14 of the 32 members of the Fijian Senate, the upper house of the Parliament, normally delegated 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, the Tui Viti (King of Fiji), has been vacant since 1874, when King Seru Epenisa Cakobau and other prominent chiefs 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 who proclaimed himself Tui Viti after conquering much of Fiji and persuading his fellow-chiefs to recognize him as their overlord.

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 former Great Council of Chiefs continued to recognise Queen Elizabeth II as its most senior chief, even though she ceased to be Queen of Fiji after Sitiveni Rabuka's two military coups in 1987, which overthrew the Dominion of Fiji and the 1970 Constitution of Fiji.

## List of Fijian chiefly titles

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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 Islands are an anomaly: unlike the other provinces, their districts are not divided into sub-districts. All the 14 provinces have their own paramount chief with exceptions to Kadavu. Kadavu Province has nine chiefs; all are paramount in their own 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.

### Ba

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu/Roko (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Ba  | Bulu  | Na Vanua o Ba, Suwe Levu i Koronubu, vua Na Momo Levu na Tui Ba (Tiliva o Ba)
Ratu Filimoni Nale[a]
Sorokoba, Natalecake [Tui Laba Sa], Togalevu [Tui Nakula], Vadravadra [Tui Navatu], Sasa, Natunuku.
Ba  | Nailaga  | Na Vanua TilivaBukuya, Suwelevu i Nawaiviluri, vua na Momo Levu, na Tui Ba (Tiliva o Bukuya)
Vacant
Nailaga, Votua [Momo na Ratu], Nawaqarua [Momo na Ratu], Matawalu, Nasolo, Koroqaqa, Natutu
Magodro | Magodro | Naroyasi na Momo na Tui Magodro
Bukuya, Nadevo, Navaga, Tabalei, Tabuquto, Nasivikoso
Nacula  | Nacula | Korotuilagi na Turaga na Tui Drola
Ratu Manasa Naikasowalu Bogileka
Nacula, Malakati [Ratu ni Drola], Matacawalevu [Na Ratu], Vuaki [Tui Vuaki], Navotua [Tui Koro], Naisisili (Naisilisili, [a.k.a. Dalituicama]), Namatayalevu
Momo na Ratu
Yaqeta
Yasawa  | Vatanitawake na Momo na Tui Yasawa
Yasawa Irara, Teci [Tui Teci], Daloma, Tamusua [Tinalevu], Bukama [Turaga na Ratu]
Nadi  | Nadi  | Navatulevu na Momo na Tui Nadi
Ratu Vuniani Dawai[b]
Narewa, Nakavu, Namotomoto, Navoci
Dratabu  | Nakauvadra na Momo na Taukei Navo
Ratu Meli Saukuru
Dratabu
Sikituru  | Sikituru, Moala, Yavusania (Yavunsania), Korovuto
Nadrau  | Sawaieke Momo/Vibulou na Taukei Naua

Saunaka

Naloto  | Naloto  | Tabuatolu na Momo na Tui Naloto
Toge, Balevuto, Nadrugu
Nalotawa  | Nalotawa  | Namaravulevu na Momo na Tui Yakete
Nalotawa, Navilawa, Nanuku, Tukuraki, Yaloku
Nasesevia  | Nasesevia  | Momo na Tui Nasesevia Ratu Vilikesa Driu]
Nawaqadamu, Vunamoli, Uto
Naviti | Naviti | Neilesu na Momo na Tui Naviti
Ratu Kitione Vuluma
Soso, Kese,[c] Gunu,[c] Muaira[c]
Nadikalagi na Marama na Tui Marou
Marou, Somosomo (Malevu Somosomo)
Waya | Nalotu na Momo na Tui Waya
Yalobi, Natawa, Wayalevu, Nalauwaki (Naluwaki)
Viwa | Werelevu Taiti, Momo na Tui Viwa
Ratu Serupepeli Koroitaiti
Najia (Natia), Naibalebale, Yakani
Nawaka | Nawaka | Nalagi na Momo na Tui Nawaka
Ratu Joeli Bulu Derenalagi Naevo
Nawaka, Vatutu, Namulomulo, Yavuna (Evuna), Tubenasolo
Qaliyatina  | Qaliyatina  | Na Momo na Tui Yalatina
Navala, Nakoroboya
Rukuruku  | Rukuruku  | Nakainiyasawa na Momo na Tui Rukuruku Ratu Ilaisa Nabati
Rararua, Dreke
Sabeto  | Sabeto  | Erenavula na Momo Levu na Tui Sabeto
Ratu Vilame Mataitoga
Koroyaca, Narokorokoyawa, Natalau, Naboutini, Nadele (Korobebe)
Savatu  | Savatu  | Tilivalevu na Momo na Taukei Nubu
Nagatagata, Waikubukubu, Vatucere (Nadala), Vunabuna, Tewa, Koro
Tavua  | Tavua  | Bila vua na Turaga na Tui Tavua
Ratu Nacanieli Uqeuqe[d]
Tavualevu, Nabuna, Korovou, Vatutavui (Vatuvui), Nadelei; Natolevu, Rabulu
Vaturu  | Vaturu  | Momo na Tui Yalatina
Nagado, Natawa
Vitogo  | Vitogo  | Sukanacagi na Momo na Tui Vitogo
Ratu Viliame Sovasova
Vitogo, Naviyago
Momo na iTaukei Vidilo

Ratu Viliame Bouwalu
Namoli, Saru

Kenani na Momo na i Taukei Saqele
Vakabuli
Vuda  | Vuda  | Vunisei na Momo na Tui Vuda
Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia[e]
Viseisei (Veiseisei), Lauwaki, Lomolomo, Namara, Abaca

Notes

### Bua

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Bua | Bua | Cakaunitabua na Turaga na Tui Bua
Bua, Navunievu, Koroinasolo, Tiliva, Nawailevu, Dalomo, Waitabu
Navakasiga | Turaga na Buli Navakasiga
Naviqiri, Nasau, Naivaka
Lekutu | Turaga na Buli Lekutu
Votua, Namuavoivoi, Banikea, Kavula, Tavea, Galoa, Nasorowaqa, Yagaqa
Wainunu | Wainunu | Turaga na Buli Wainunu
Daria, Nakorotiki, Nakawakawa, Cogea, Navakasali, Nadua, Saolo
Solevu | Turaga na Ai Sualevu
Nawaido, Cavaga
Nadi | Turaga na Buli Navere
Nasavu, Nasolo, Nasawana, Sawani
Vuya | Vuya | Vuya na Turaga Buli Vuya
Navave, Vuya, Mokolei (Makolei)[f]
Turaga na Buli Raviravi
Nabouwalu, Wairiki, Yadua
Dama | Dama na Buli Dama
Dama, Nasau, Nacawa, Tavuloma, Naruwai, Nagadoa, Driti
Kubulau | Kubulau na Buli Kubulau
Kiobo, Namalata, Raviravi, Navatu, Waisa, Nasasaivua, Natokalau, Nakorovou, Nadivakarua, Kilaka

Notes

1. ^ Former chief of Bulu Sub-District was Ratu Sairusi Nagagavoka.
2. ^ Former chief of Nadi Sub-District was disputed between Ratu Kaliova Dawai and Ratu Napolioni Naulia Dawai.
3. ^ a b c Formerly part of Marou Village Group, Naviti Sub-District, Naviti District, Ba Province.
4. ^ Former chief of Tavua Sub-District was Ratu Ovini Bokini.
5. ^ Former chief of Vuda Sub-District was Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda.
6. ^ Formerly part of Solevu Sub-District, Wainunu District, Bua Province.

### Cakaudrove

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Cakaudrove | Cakaudrove | Lalagavesi na Turaga na Tui Cakau na Ai Sokula
Ratu Naiqama Tawake Lalabalavu
Somosomo, Loa, Lovonivonu, Nakobo, Nabagasau, Nanuca, Nawi, Dakuniba, Tavuki
Navunisa na Tui Taveuni
Ratu Epeli Ganilau
Welagi, Yacata
Vuna | Na Turaga na Sau kei Vuna[a]
Ratu Aporosa Rageci
Kanacea, Nakorovou-Vuna, Navakawau
Wainikeli | Laucala | Turaga na Tui Laucala
Dreketi, Kocoma, Naqelelevu, Toga, Yanuca[b]
Wainikeli | Turaga na Tuwei
Ratu Talemo Ratakele
Naselesele, Lavena, Korovou, Naiviivi, Nadilo, Qeleni, Vidawa, Waitabu, Yanuca[c]
Tunuloa | Tunuloa | Turaga na Tui Tunuloa
Ratu Karalo Maibuca
Kanakana, Karoko, Koroivonu, Muana, Naqaravatu, Navetau, Salia, Wailevu, Nailou
Natewa | Sovatabua na Turaga na Vunivalu
Ratu Ifereimi Buaserau[d]
Natewa, Buca, Dawa, Tukavesi, Vusaratu, Vusasivo, Nadavaci
Nasavusavu | Savusavu | Turaga na Tui Nasavusavu
Yaroi, Naidi
Turaga na Tunisa
Ratu Suliano Naulu
Nagigi, Nacavanadi, Nacekoro, Nukubalavu, Savudrodro, Vivili, Waivunia
Naweni | Turaga na Tui Naweni
Tacilevu, Naweni, Dromuninuku
Navatu | Naqorovarua na Ratu i Navatu
Ratu Epeli Mailekutu Wainiu
Drekeniwai, Korolevu, Koronatoga, Korosi, Navakaka, Tabia, Leia
Turaga na Tui Navadra
Viani, Nasinu
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
Wairiki | Turaga na Tui Wairiki
Suweni, Navakuru, Satulaki, Matalolo
Saqani | Saqani | Turaga na Buli Saqani
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
Wailevu | Wailevu West | Turaga na Tui Wailevu
Ratu Kinijoji Maivalili
Valeni, Batiri, Nayarailagi, Naiqaqi, Vatuvonu, Dawara, Vunidawamoli, Natuvu, Laucala
Wailevu East | Wailevu, Vakativa, Waisali, Buca, Nasawana, Nakasa, Natua, Vunivesi, Navatukawa, Vuadomo, Urata

Notes

1. ^ Current Tui Vuna has yet to be bestowed the Title of "Sau ni Vanua O Vuna".
2. ^ Partially shared within Wainikeli Sub-District, Wainikeli District, Cakaudrove Province.
3. ^ Partially shared within Laucala Sub-District, Wainikeli District, Cakaudrove Province.
4. ^ Former chief of Natewa Sub-District was Ratu Viliame Gasagasa.

### Kadavu

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Tavuki | Tavuki | Nacolase na Turaga na Tui Tavuki
Ratu Ilitomasi Waqanivavalagi
Tavuki, Baidamudamu, Nukunuku, Nagonedau, Solodamu, Natumua, Waisomo,[a] Namuana, Namalata, Galoa, Cevai
Ravitaki | Namanusa na Marama na Tui Ravitaki
Bulou Mereseini Laliqavota
Wailevu, Mokoisa, Muani, Ravitaki, Solovola, Matanuku, Nasegai
Nalovani na Roko Tui Drawe
Nasegai
Sanima | Nawaimalua Turaga na Tui Drue
Drue, Navuatu, Naikorokoro, Naivakarauniniu, Namara, Mataso
Nabukelevu | Nabukelevu | Valesasa na Turaga na Tui Nabukelevu
Ratu Apakuki Nanovo
Daviqele, Dagai, Talaulia, Lomati, Nabukelevuira, Qalira, Nasau, [b] Kabariki, Levuka,[c] Muaninuku,[c] Tabuya[c]
Lewenisau na Gone Turaga na Vunivalu
Nasau
Nakaiolo na Marama na Tui Levuka
Levuka,[d] Muaninuku,[d] Tabuya[d]
Yawe | Valedaidaiga Turaga na Tui Yawe
Ratu Tevita Waqanivalu
Nalotu, Natokalau, Korovou, Yakita, Naqalotu, Tawava
Naceva | Naceva | Koroisoso na Turaga na Tui Naceva
Ratu Joni Duikete
Soso, Vukavu, Kadavu, Jioma, Niudua, Nacomoto, Dravuwalu, Muanisolo, Vunisei, Daku, Yavitu
Yale | Naivibati na Turaga na Tui Yale na Tui Nabou
Ratu Aminiasi Waqanivalu
Rakiraki, Gasele, Nauciwai, Levuka, Naioti
Nakasaleka | Nakasaleka | Nabala na Turaga na Tui Nakasa
Ratu Nacibaba
Nakoronawa, Lomanikoro, Nakaunakoro, Nakaugasele, Kavala, Lawaki, Solotavui, Tiliva, Matasawalevu, Nukuvou, Vacalea
Ono |
Bulou Elenoa Misikini (Tui Vabea)'[e]
Vabea, Waisomo (TUI ONO), Narikoso, Naqara, Nabouwalu (Roko Vaka), Buliya, Dravuni (Ramalo)

Notes

1. ^ Partially shared within Ono Sub-District, Nakasaleka District, Kadavu Province.
2. ^ Partially shared within Nasau-Vunivalu Village Group, Nabukelevu Sub-District, Nabukelevu District, Kadavu Province.
3. ^ a b c Partially shared within Levuka Village Group, Nabukelevu Sub-District, Nabukelevu District, Kadavu Province.
4. ^ a b c Partially shared within Nabukelevu Village Group, Nabukelevu Sub-District, Nabukelevu District, Kadavu Province.
5. ^ Former chief of Natewa Sub-District was Bulou Salote Vavaitamana.

### Lau

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Tikina
(District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu, Roko (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Lakeba | Vuanirewa na Turaga na Tui Nayau
Vacant
Naseuvou vua na Tui Nasaqalau
Nasaqalau[a]
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 | Naduruvesi, na Turaga na Tui Ono
Nukuni, Lovoni, Matokana, Doi, Vatoa
Kabara | Turaga na Tui Kabara
Naikeleyaga, Tokalau, Lomaji, Udu, Namuka, Komo
Totoya | Lomanikoro na Turaga na Roko Sau
Roko Josefa Delainauluvatu
Tovu, Ketei, Dravuwalu, Udu, Vanuavatu
Moala | 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 | Burotukula na Turaga na Tui Matuku
Yaroi, Nakabati, Qalikarua, Levukaidaku, Makadru, Raviravi, Lomaji
Nayau | Vuanirewa na gone Turaga na Tui Nayau,
Salia,[b] Liku,[c] Narocivo[d]
Lomaloma | Turaga Na Ravunisa, Turaga na Rasau, Tui Naturuku, '
Lomaloma, Susui, Narocivo, Namalata, Uruone, Levukana, Dakuiloma, Tuvuca
Rara Tabu vua na Turaga na Tui Lau
Sawana (Yavusa Toga)
Mualevu | Turaga na Sau kei Mualevu, na Tui Mavana
Mualevu, Mavana, Daliconi, Malaka, Muamua, Boitaci, Cikobia, Yavea
Cicia | Walakewa na Turaga na Tui Cicia
Tarukua, Natokalau, Lomaji, Mabula, Naceva

Notes

1. ^ Formerly part of Lakeba Village Group, Lakeba District, Lau Province.
2. ^ Chiefly title is Devobalavu Turaga na Tui Devo.
3. ^ Chiefly title is Turaga na Tui Liku.
4. ^ Chiefly title is Maumi Turaga na Tui Naro.

### Lomaiviti

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Ovalau | Levuka | Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Levuka
Ratu Seru Rokotuinaceva[a]
Levuka, Vagadaci, Waitovu, Vuma (Levukanaeloma Turaga na Roko Tui Vuma)[b] Toki, Vatukalo, Nawowo, Yaravudi, Taviya, Rukuruku
Nasinu | Rokotuibau na Rokotakala  Ratu Viliame Ratuvosaki
Nasinu, Naikorokoro, Tokou Nalulu na Gone Turaga na Roko Tui Tokou Natokalau (Narocake na Turaga na Tui Naro), Draiba
Lovoni | Wailevu na Turaga na Tui Wailevu
Lovoni, Nacobo, Nukutocia, Visoto, Vuniivisavu
Bureta | Turaga na Ratu
Naiviteitei, Nasaga (Nasoga), Navuloa; Tai, Vucibuli, Waidau
Moturiki | Turaga na Ratu
Niubasaga, Nasesara, Navuti, Nasauvuki, Naicabecabe, Yanuca, Daku, Uluibau, Sovuna, Wawa, Nasauraki
Batiki | Batiki | Turaga Tora ni Bau
Yavu, Mua, Manuku, Naigani
Koro | Mudu | Mata ni Mudu
Mudu, Tuatua, Nagaidamu, Sinuvaca, Nasau, Nacamaki, Nakodu, Namacu
Cawa | Gone Turaga na Tui Naigani
Nabasovi, Vatulele, Nabuna, Tavua, Navaga, Kade
Nairai | Nairai | Kubuna i Wai na Turaga na Tui Nairai
Natauloa, Tovulailai, Lawaki, Vutuna, Waitoga
Gau | Sawaieke | Nadawa na Turaga na Takalai-Gau
Vacant[c]
Sawaieke, Somosomo, Nawaikama, Nukuloa, Levukaigau, Lovu, Vadravadra, Yadua
Navukailagi | Naiviqeleqele na Turaga na Ratu
Navukailagi (Turaga na Ratu), Baravi, Vione (Takala), Qarani (Tui Qarani)
Vanuaso | Yavusa Turagalewena, Turaga na Tui Vanuaso, na Vunivalu
Vanuaso, Lekanai, Nacavanadi, Malawai, Lamiti

Notes

1. ^ Former chief of Levuka Sub-District was Kolinio Rokotuinaceva.
2. ^ Chiefly title is Levukanaeloma na Turaga na Roko Tui Vuma.
3. ^ Former chief of Sawaieke Sub-District was Ratu Marika Uluinadawa Lewanavanua.

### Macuata

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Macuata | Macuata | Caumatalevu na Turaga na Tui Macuata
Ratu Wiliame Katonivere[a]
Macuataiwai, Ligau, Nakalou, Namama, Navouono, Nabukadogo, Naduri, Naqumu, Nasuva, Navidamu, Daku, Niurua, Raviravi (Ravuravu), Yaro, Vatuboroboro, Buavou
Mali | Turaga na taukei Davetalevu - Turaga na Tui Mali
Apenisa Bogiso
Nakawaga, Ligaulevu, Matailabasa, Vesi
Dreketi | Uluitoga na Vunivalu Turaga na Tui Dreketi
Ratu Maculeku Rokocegu
Nabavatu, Nakanacagi, Nabiti, Nasigasiga, Vunisea, Nasea, Lutukina
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 | Turaga na Tui Vuna / Marama na Tui Vuna
Rauriko, Lagi, Namukalau, Kedra, Vitina, Nabourewa, Nabuna, Qaranivai, Vugalei, Nayaroyaro
Udu | Vua na Sauvou
Ratu Emori Nabiri Waqanivalu
Vunikodi, Nukusa, Cawaro, Nabouono, Nukudamu
Sasa | Sasa | Turaga na Taukei Sasa
Adi Ana Valotu
Sasa, Korotubu, Namakomako, Nasealevu, Navakasobu, Korovuli, Tabia, Vuiraqilai
Seaqaqa | Turaga na Masi e Seaqaqa
Naravuka, Nanenivuda, Batiri, Nacaurokovi, Nacereyaga, Natua, Saivou, Nayarailagi, Vesidrua, Lomaloma
Labasa | Labasa | Wasavulu na Turaga na Tui Labasa
Ratu 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
Turaga na Tui Nubu
Nubu, Mouta, Nakelikoso, Navakebuli, Sogobiau, Caurokorika
Wailevu | Turaga na Tui Wailevu
Ratu Rokodewala Niumataiwalu
Wailevu, Nakama, Vatulovona, Vuinakawakawa, Savusavutaga, Wakanilato, Nasaqa, Yaudigi, Dogoru (Dogocu)

Notes

1. ^ Former chief of Macuata Sub-District was Ratu Aisea Katonivere.

### Nadroga-Navosa

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Cuvu | Cuvu | Nakuruvakarua i Louvatu na Ka Levu
Ratu Tevita Makutu III[a]
Cuvu, Navuevu (Nayevuyevu), Tore, Yadua, Rukurukulevu, Hanahana, Hila (Sila)
Tuva | Leweniyarayara na Taukei Vunawi
Ratu Jolame Vosailagi
Vouwa, Nadroumai, Togovere, Semo, Nabau, Kabisi, Emuri, Niu Yoka
Sigatoka | Nasigatoka | Louvatu Were Levu i Were ni Dri
Vacant
Nahigatoka (Nasigatoka), Yavulo, Nahama, Vunavutu, Volivoli
Turaga na Tui Madudu
Ratu Jone V Butucama
Nayawa, Lahelahe
Nokonoko | Turaga na Tui Tabanivonoicake
Ratu Marika Bulikula Ulunisau
Naduri, Lawai, Nakabuta (Nakabuto), Nakalavo, Vunatovau, Tilivalevu (Kilivalevu), Qereqere
Waicoba | Turaga na Tui Nasesevia
Narewa, Vagadra, Narata
Malomalo | Malomalo | Turaga na Tui Nasosowaqa
Malomalo
Taukei Nasoqo
Hanahana (Nadivi)
Tui Nasoni
Nalele, Sanasana, Vuhama, Navihabahaba, Batiri, Togobula
Raviravi | Turaga na Tui Tabanivoniwai
Momi, Yako, Nabila
Wai | Nalolo na Turaga na Tui Nalolo
Lomawai, Kubuna, Nakorokula, Navutu, Tau, Bavu
Baravi | Conua | Nabili Turaga na Tui Conua
Sikeli Tawake
Vatukarasa, Malevu, Korotogo, Naroro, Nawamagi, Narata (Nalaca), Nadrala
Komave | Vusu na Turaga na Tui Vusu
Komave, Namatakula, Biausevu, Navola
Korolevuiwai | Turaga na Tui Davutukia i wai
Votua, Votualailai, Tagaqe, Namada
Koroinasau | Turaga na Tui Davutukia i vanua
Balenabelo, Vunayayawa, Saru, Sovi (Sauvi)
Ruwailevu | Mavua | Turaga na Qali Mavua
Raiwaqa, Mavua, Tubeirata
Naqalimare | Turga na Tui Qalimare
Koronisagana, Sautabu, Natawatawadji, Toga, Vunaqoru, Naveyago (Raveyaga), Koroua (Korona), Rarabasaga
Bemana | Koroinasau Davutukia Na Tui Davutukia
Tonuve, Tuvu, Volinagerua (Vulinagerua), Nailebaleba
Nasikawa | Nasikawa na Tui Nasikawa
Nawairabe, Korovou, Matokana
Navosa | Namataku | Turaga na Taukei Nasaunivalu
Keiyas.
Turaga na Tui Namataku
Sawene, Wauosi, Nausori, Navula, Edrau (Yadrau), Draiba, Nasaucoko.
Noikoro | Koroivabeka na Turaga na Tui Noikoro
Ratu Tomasi Latianara
Korolevu, Namoli, Nukuilau, Vatubalavu, Nubuyanitu, Draubuta (Drobuta), Noikoro, Viti Levu, Wema
Nadrau | Turaga na Tui Nadrau
Nadrau, Nabawaqa, Qalinasau, Naga (Vanua Levu)
Navatusila | Turaga na Tui Navatusila
Nabutautau, Sauvakarua, Nanuku, Tuvavatu
Vatulele | Vatulele | Vunisalevu na Tui Ekubu
Ratu Joji Toge
Ekubu, Taunovo, Lomanikaya, Bouwaqa
Malolo | Malolo | Turaga na Tui Lawa
Ratu Iliesa Ratunavu Neitauniyalo
Solevu, Yaro, Tavua, Yanuya (Yanuca)

Notes

1. ^ Former chief of Cuvu Sub-District was Ratu Sakiusa Makutu.

### Naitasiri

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Naitasiri | Naitasiri | Matanikutu na Turaga na Qaranivalu
Ratu Inoke Takiveikata
Navuso, Tamavua, Kalabu, Vuniniudrovu, Kasavu, Nacokaika, Naganivatu, Nakini, Natoaika (Natowaika), Delaidamanu, Waitolu, Drekeiwaila
Vuna | Roko Tui Vuna na Turaga na Vunivalu
Ro Alipate Macanawai Raicebe
Sawani, Navatuvula, Colo-i-Suva
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
Rara | Rara Naqaranikula na Turaga na Vunivalu
Ratu Ilaitia Rovutiqica
Naluwai, Waidracia, Nasavu
Nabaitavo | Burenitu na Turaga na Vunivalu
Nabaitavo, Navoka
Waimaro | Waidina | Waimaro na Marama na Roko Tui Waimaro
Adi Pateresio Vonokula
Nabukaluka, Nadakuni, Lomai, Vanuakula, Nauluvatu, Navurevure, Wainawaqa, Nasirotu, Nasele, Naseuvou, Delailasakau
Soloira | Waimaro na Turaga na Roko Tui Waimaro
Waikalou, Navatukia, Vunidawa
Matailobau | Matailobau | Siko i Nabena na i Taukei ni Waluvu
Nairukuruku, Navuniyasi, Taulevu, Delaitoga, Nabena
Turaga na Vunivalu
Matailobau
Waima | Siko Koroqele na Turaga na Vunivalu
Nakorovatu, Naqara, Vusiga
Lutu | Lutu na Turaga na Tui Lutu
Lutu, Navuniyaro, Nukuloa
Nagonenicolo | Waimaro, Delai na Ulucavu na Turaga na Vunivalu
Nakorosule, Waibalavu, Nawaisomo, Wairuarua, Nasalia, Laselevu, Udu
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
Nadaravakawalu | Navatusila na Turaga na Vunivalu
Ratu Vereimi Rovitivau Rinakama
Naivucini, Saumakia, Naitauvoli, Nuku
Nabobuco | Bureca Turaga na Tui Nabobuco
Naqelewai, Rewasau, Nasiriti, Nasoqo, Roma

### Namosi

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Namosi | Namosi | Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Namosi na Vunivalu
Ratu Suliano Matanitobua
Namosi, Navunibau, Navuniyasitu, Narukunibua, Waivaka, Naduruyasi
Wainikoroiluva | Wainikoroiluva | Namuamua Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Namosi na Vunivalu
Namuamua, Nukusere, Nakavika, Navunikabi, Saliyadrau
Veinuqa | Nasoqo, Wainilotulevu, Korovou, Wainiyavu, Burotu, Vunidavo
Naqarawai | Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Namosi na Vunivalu
Naqarawai, Wainimakutu, Naraiyawa
Veivatuloa | Veivatuloa | Nabukebuke na Turaga na Tui Namosi na Vunivalu
Veivatuloa, Mau, Nabukavesi, Qilai, Navunisoco, Lobau, Namelimeli, Nakavu; Nakasanaura

### Ra

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Saivou | Naroko | Turaga na Leweinavatudamu
Rewasa, Vatukacevaceva
Tui Yavulevu
Nokonoko, Vaidoko, Narara, Danivau, Naboutolu
Tokaimalo | Navunivau na Turaga na Vunivalu
Nayaulevu, Mataveikai, Nabalebale, Vunisea, Vuniyaumunu, Nailawa, Naraviravi, Naivutu, Navarai
Saivou | Turaga na Ratu ni Natauiya
Nanukuloa, Barotu, Naiserelagi, Tokio, Rokoroko
Nailuva | Turaga na Tui Korosovaulevu
Nailuva, Nararavou, Balasere, Naqelecibi, Namasia
Nalaba | Tokineke na Turaga na Leweitokineke
Burelevu, Nativi, Namara
Rakiraki | Rakiraki | Turaga na Tu Navitilevu
Ratu Meli Bolobolo
Navatulevu, Vatusekiyasawa, Navuavua, Malake
Raviravi | Raviravi na Turaga na Tui Navatu
Drauniivi (Nadrauniivi), Togovere, Vunitogoloa, Naivuvuni, Narewa, Vitawa,[a] Rabulu, Naseyani, Nananu
Navolau | Turaga na Ratu ni Natokea
Navolau I, Namuaimada, Navolau II
Nakorotubu | Nakorotubu | Turaga na Gonesau
Namarai, Naocobau, Verevere, Saioko, Nadavacia
Bureiwai | Burenitu na Turaga na Tui Dama
Delaiyadua, Nadogoloa, Matainananu, Naivoco
Kavula | Turaga na Gonesau
Nabukadra, Nayavutoka
Bureivanua | Leweinamolibale na Turaga na Vunivalu
Sowa, Balekinaga, Nalidi, Matuku
Nakuilava | Leweinamatagi na Turaga na Vunivalu
Bucalevu, Toki, Draunaleka, Tobu, Savulotu, Dama
Mataso | Leweinamatagi na Turaga na Vunivalu
Narikoso, Nakorovou
Navitilevu | Turaga na Tu Navitilevu
Nayavuira, Navuniivi, Nasau, Veidrala
Nalawa | Lawaki | Turaga na Tu Navitilevu
Nakorovou, Nawairuku, Namara, Sawenivo
Nasau | Nasau na Turaga na Tui Nasau
Ratu Isoa Nayasikalou
Nadawa, Ovalau, Vanuakula, Nubumakita, Nukulau, Nasukamai, Nauria
Nalawa | Nacobicibici Gone Turaga Tui Nalawa
Ratu Epeli Niudamu
Matawailevu, Nausori, Burenitu
Nababa | Nababa na Turaga na Ratu
Rokovuaka, Navitilevu, Nalalawa

Notes

1. ^ Formerly part of Rakiraki Sub-District, Rakiraki District, Ra Province.

### Rewa

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (or Ro) Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Rewa | Rewa | Burebasaga na Gone Marama Bale na Roko Tui Dreketi na Vunivalu
Ro Teimumu Vuikaba Tuisawau Kepa
Lomanikoro, Nasigatoka, Nukutubu, Nabua, Nasilai, Drekena, Vunuku, Tavuya, Nukui, Narocivo, Lokia; Nadoi
Vutia | Turaga na Tunidau
Muanaicake, Muanaira, Laucala
Toga | Vunisalevu na Turaga na Tui Toga
Ratu Aporosa Todua
Navatuyaba, Vunisei, Muana
Noco | Noco | Vunisalevu na Ratu na Tui Noco
Ratu Isoa Damudamu
Nabudrau, Nakuruwai, Nacuru, Taci, Nakauwaru, Navaka, Matanimoli, Naqarani, Naivilaca, Narocake
Burebasaga | Gone Turaga na Roko Tuni
Burebasaga, Waivou, Naivikasara, Suva Lailai
Dreketi | Turaga na Roko Tui Nadugaca
Rt Tevita Bukarau
Vunisinu, Nalase, Nabuli, Nadoria, Nakorovou
Suva | Suva | Turaga na Tui Suva
Ratu Sanaila Mudunavosa
Suvavou, Waiqanake, Muaivuso, Togalevu, Lami, Nabaka, Wainawa, Naivikinikini; Kalokolevu, Namakala
Beqa | Sawau | Nacurumoce na Turaga na Tui Sawau
Ratu Timoci Matanitobua
Dakuibeqa, Dakuni,[a] Soliyaga,[a] Naceva, Rukua
Raviravi | Raralevu,Vunisalevu na Turaga na Tui Raviravi
Ratu Kevueli Tavainavesi
Raviravi, Nawaisomo, Lalati[b]

Notes

1. ^ a b Formerly part of Raviravi Sub-District, Beqa District, Rewa Province.
2. ^ Formerly part of Sawau Sub-District, Beqa District, Rewa Province.

### Serua

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Serua | Serua | Korolevu na Turaga na Vunivalu
Ratu Peni Latianara
Vunibau,[a] Serua, Navutulevu, Namaqumaqua, Korovisilou, Yanuca, Culanuku (Culanuka); Talanaua
Serua | Burenitu na Railevu
Nabukelevu,[b] Nabotini,[b] Nakorovou,[c] Vunaniu,[b] Navilivatu[b]
Deuba | Dravuni na Turaga Tui Dravuni
Sadro, Nasavu, Saniveiuto
Nuku | Nuku | Sayake na Turaga na Tanisayake
Nuku, Waibogi, Wainadiro, Masi, Naimasimasi, Sabata
Batiwai | Vusu na Turaga na Tani Vusu
Ratu Epeli Naliva
Galoa, Dranikula, Wainiyabia, Qarasarau; Sigasiganilaca, Lepanoni

Notes

1. ^ Formerly part of Deuba Sub-District, Serua District, Serua Province.
2. ^ a b c d Formerly part of original Serua Sub-District, Serua District, Serua Province.
3. ^ Formerly part of Batiwai Sub-District, Nuku District, Serua Province.

### Tailevu

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Tikina Cokavata
(District) | Tikina Vou
(Sub-District) | Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)
Ratu (Chief; named only if known)
Koro (Villages)

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Bau | Bau | Kubuna na Turaga Bale na Tui Kaba na Vunivalu
Vacant
Bau, Soso, Lasakau, Namuka, Nakoroivau, Natila, Cautata, Dromuna, Ovea, Vatani, Vatoa, Waicoka
Natena na Roko Tui Kiuva
Kiuva, Muanaira, Naqeledamu, Logani, Natila
Viwa  | Nayaumunu vua na Turaga na Roko Tui Viwa

Viwa[a]

Namara | Turaga na Roko Tui Veikau
Naisausau, Nakorolevu, Matamaivere, Tubalevu, Naikawaga, Nakalawaca
Nausori | Na Turaga na Ratu
Ratu Peni Rokotuibau
Nausori, Vunimono, Nadali, Verata-Wailevu, Naduru, Molituva, Namono
Dravo | Navitomi na Turaga na Tudrau
Dravo, Naisogovau, Naila, Mokani, Maumi
Namata | Nacobua na Turaga na Roko Tui Namata
Ratu Peni Tagive
Raralevu, Namata
Nakelo | Nakelo | Rara o Nakelo na Turaga na Tui Nakelo
Nauluvatu, Namuka-Vakali, Visama, Tumavia, Muana, Naluna, Vutuvo, Waikete, Naimalovau, Vaturua, Nasilai, Nakaulevu, Anitioki, Kelili, Nukulau, Vunivaivai, Vadrai
Nuku | Turaga na Tui Nabou
Ratu Semi Matalau
Natogadravu, Naselai, Natoveya
Tokatoka | Naceruku na Turaga na Tora Dreketi
Ratu Apenisa Tagivetaua
Nabitu, Vuci, Draubuta, Lomainasau, Vanuadina, Nakaile, Vanualevu
Buretu | Naibati na Turaga na Tora Naibati
Ratu Nailovolovo
Buretu, Matainoco, Nabouciwa, Naivakacau, Daku
Verata | Verata | Na Bure Levu o Naisanokonoko, Nodra na Gone Turaga Bale, O Koya na Ratu
Vacant
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
Tai | Turaga na Roko Tui Tai
Dravuni, Naisaumua
Vugalei | Vunisalevu na Turaga na Tui Vugalei
Natobuniqio, Namulomulo, Nadaro, Sote, Visa, Savu, Naimasimasi, Naqeledamu, Logani, Naiborebore[b]
Taivugalei | Burerua na Turaga na Vunivalu
Natuva, Nameka, Vatukarasa, Tonia
Sawakasa | Sawakasa | Nadereivalu na Turaga na Ratu
Sawakasa I, Sawakasa II, Burerua, Dakuinuku, Lodoni, Vorovoro
Namena | Nawainovo na Tui Wainovo
Nburenivalu, Nananu, Bureevu, Lawaki, Qoma, Qelekuro, Nabualau, Delaikuku, Nadrano
Dawasamu | Dawasamu na Turaga na Ratu
Driti, Delakado, Luvunavuaka, Nataleira, Silana, Nasinu, Nabualau, Delasui, Natadrave
Wainibuka | Naloto | Naloto na Turaga na Tui Naloto
Naivicula, Naveicovatu, Nasau
Wailotua | Wailevu na Turaga na Tui Wailevu
Wailotua II, Nalabe, Natokalau, Wailotua I
Nasautoka | Turaga Sau na Vunivalu
Ratu Semi Seruvakula
Nasautoka, Nabouva; Yavusa Nasautoka-Dakuivuna, Yavusa Nasautoka-Wailotua
Nayavu | Bau na Roko Tui Bau
Nayavu, Naqia, Naseibitu, Namoka, Naveiveiwali, Natuvatuvavatu
Nailega | Naduadua na Turaga na Vunivalu
Naibita, Nailega, Wailevu, Nabulini, Manu

Notes

1. ^ Formerly part of Bau Village Group, Bau Sub-District, Bau District, Tailevu Province.
2. ^ Formerly part of Tai Sub-District, Verata District, Tailevu Province.

## See also

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* Malvatu Mauri (House of Chiefs) of Vanuatu

## References

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* Tui Viti and 1st Vunivalu of Kubuna Nakorotubu District
* Bula Vakavanua, by Semi B Seruvakula – 2000 – Ethnology (Fiji); Fijians (Social life and customs) reference to chart composition
* Fiji and the Fijians by Thomas Williams, James Calvert reference to Tui Viti title Chapter 2 Pages 33–34, also good reference for social structure and villages and titles
* The World of Talk on a Fijian Island: An Ethnography of Law and Communicative Causation – Page 64, by Andrew Arno – 1993, reference on social structures such as Yavusa, Matagali and Tokatoka along with other aspects

## External links

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* Ai Cavuti
* web article listing women Chiefs refer briefly to [./Http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/Fiji Heads.htm House of Chiefs] as some were members

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