Tu'i Nayau

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Tu’i 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, Tu’i Nayau means "Lord of Nayau", an island north of Lakeba, the latter accepted by many to be the chief island in the Lauan archipelago.[1] Prior to being installed as Tu’i Nayau, the claimant must first be confirmed upon the decision of the noble households making up the Vuanirewa clan and then installed Sau or High Chief of Lau. Not every Sau has been installed Tu’i Nayau.[2]

  1. ^ The Three Legged Stool Selected Writings of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, edited by Deryck Scarr. Published by Macmillan Education.
  2. ^ Lau Islands, Fiji by A.M Hocart. Published by the Bishop Museum, Hawaii.