House of Chiefs (Fiji)
Fijian nobility
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 former Great Council of Chiefs , which was a political body with a prescribed constitutional role, although the membership of the two bodies did 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 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
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
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.
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu/Roko (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
Ba
Nailaga
TilivaBukuya, Suwelevu i Nawaiviluri, vua na Momo Levu, na Tui Ba (Tiliva Bukuya) Vacant Nailaga, Votua, Nawaqarua, Matawalu, Nasolo, Koroqaqa, Natutu
Bulu
Na Korounubu, Suwe Levu i Ba, vua Na Momo na Tui Ba (Tai ko Bulu) Ratu Filimoni Lagivola Nale [ a] Sorokoba, Natalecake, Togalevu, Vadravadra, Sasa, Natunuku.
Magodro
Magodro
Naroyasi na Momo na Tui Magodro Bukuya, Nadevo, Navaga, Tabalei, Tabuquto, Nasivikoso
Naloto
Tabuatolu na Momo na Tui Naloto Toge, Balevuto, Nadrugu
Nalotawa
Namaravulevu na Momo na Tui Yakete Nalotawa, Navilawa, Nanuku, Tukuraki, Yaloku
Nadi/Sabeto
Nadi
Navatulevu na Momo na Tui Nadi Ratu Vuniani Dawai [ b] Narewa, Nakavu, Namotomoto, Navoci, Saunaka
Dratabu
Nakauvadra na Momo na Taukei Navo Ratu Meli Saukuru Dratabu Yavusa 5
Sikituru
Sikituru, Moala, Yavusania (Yavunsania), Korovuto
Sabeto[ c]
Erenavula na Momo Levu na Tui Sabeto Ratu Vilame Mataitoga Koroyaca, Narokorokoyawa, Natalau, Naboutini, Nadele (Korobebe)
Tavua
Tavua
Bila vua na Turaga na Tui Tavua Ratu Nacanieli Uqeuqe [ d] Tavualevu, Nabuna, Korovou, Vatutavui (Vatuvui), Nadelei; Natolevu , Rabulu
Savatu
Tilivalevu na Momo na Taukei Nubu Nagatagata, Waikubukubu, Vatucere (Nadala), Vunabuna, Tewa, Koro
Qaliyatina
Na Momo na Tui Yalatina Navala, Nakoroboya
Vuda
Vuda
Vunisei na Momo na Tui Vuda Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia [ e] Viseisei (Veiseisei), Lauwaki , Lomolomo, Namara, Abaca
Vitogo
Sukanacagi na Momo na Tui Vitogo Ratu Viliame Sovasova Vitogo, Naviyago
Momo na iTaukei Vidilo Namoli, Saru
Kenani na Momo na i Taukei Saqele Vakabuli
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]
Naviti
Naviti
Neilesu na Momo na Tui Naviti Ratu Kitione Vuluma Soso, Kese,[ f] Gunu,[ f] Muaira[ f]
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 Tomasi Kanailagi Naevo [ g] Nawaka, Namulomulo, Vatutu, Yavuna (Evuna), Tubenasolo
Vaturu
Momo na Tui Yalatina Nagado, Natawa
Rukuruku
Momo na Tui Nasesevia Ratu Vilikesa Driu ] Nawaqadamu, Vunamoli, Uto
Nakainiyasawa na Momo na Tui Rukuruku Ratu Ilaisa Nabati Rararua, Dreke
Notes
^ Former chief of Bulu Sub-District was Ratu Sairusi Nagagavoka.
^ Former chief of Nadi Sub-District was disputed between Ratu Kaliova Dawai and Ratu Napolioni Naulia Dawai.
^ Formerly part of Vuda District, Ba Province.
^ Former chief of Tavua Sub-District was Ratu Ovini Bokini.
^ Former chief of Vuda Sub-District was Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda.
^ a b c Formerly part of Marou Village Group, Naviti Sub-District, Naviti District, Ba Province.
^ Former chief of Nawaka Sub-District was Ratu Apisai Naevo.
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (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
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)[ a]
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
^ Formerly part of Solevu Sub-District, Wainunu District, Bua Province.
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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
^ Current Tui Vuna has yet to be bestowed the Title of "Sau ni Vanua O Vuna".
^ Partially shared within Wainikeli Sub-District, Wainikeli District, Cakaudrove Province.
^ Partially shared within Laucala Sub-District, Wainikeli District, Cakaudrove Province.
^ Former chief of Natewa Sub-District was Ratu Viliame Gasagasa.
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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
^ Partially shared within Ono Sub-District, Nakasaleka District, Kadavu Province.
^ Partially shared within Nasau-Vunivalu Village Group, Nabukelevu Sub-District, Nabukelevu District, Kadavu Province.
^ a b c Partially shared within Levuka Village Group, Nabukelevu Sub-District, Nabukelevu District, Kadavu Province.
^ a b c Partially shared within Nabukelevu Village Group, Nabukelevu Sub-District, Nabukelevu District, Kadavu Province.
^ Former chief of Natewa Sub-District was Bulou Salote Vavaitamana.
Tikina (District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu, Roko (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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
^ Formerly part of Lakeba Village Group, Lakeba District, Lau Province.
^ Chiefly title is Devobalavu Turaga na Tui Devo.
^ Chiefly title is Turaga na Tui Liku.
^ Chiefly title is Maumi Turaga na Tui Naro.
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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
^ Former chief of Levuka Sub-District was Kolinio Rokotuinaceva.
^ Chiefly title is Levukanaeloma na Turaga na Roko Tui Vuma.
^ Former chief of Sawaieke Sub-District was Ratu Marika Uluinadawa Lewanavanua.
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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
^ Former chief of Macuata Sub-District was Ratu Aisea Katonivere.
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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
^ Former chief of Cuvu Sub-District was Ratu Sakiusa Makutu.
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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
^ Formerly part of Rakiraki Sub-District, Rakiraki District, Ra Province.
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (or Ro) Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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 Meli 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
^ a b Formerly part of Raviravi Sub-District, Beqa District, Rewa Province.
^ Formerly part of Sawau Sub-District, Beqa District, Rewa Province.
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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
^ Formerly part of Deuba Sub-District, Serua District, Serua Province.
^ a b c d Formerly part of original Serua Sub-District, Serua District, Serua Province.
^ Formerly part of Batiwai Sub-District, Nuku District, Serua Province.
Tikina Cokavata (District)
Tikina Vou (Sub-District)
Ai Cavuti (Chiefly Title)Ratu (Chief; named only if known) Koro (Villages)
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
^ Formerly part of Bau Village Group, Bau Sub-District, Bau District, Tailevu Province.
^ Formerly part of Tai Sub-District, Verata District, Tailevu Province.
See also
References
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
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