Tui Lau


Tui Lau is a Fijian chiefly title of recent history which was created during the time of Ma'afu and his conquests.

A Brief History

was disclaimed as a Tongan Prince by his cousin King George Tupou I. Since the Vuanirewa Clan of the Lau Islands considered Ma'afu as their own, they therefore installed him as the first Tui Lau.
The title was later revived in 1938 by the Vuanirewa Clan and installed Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna upon the approval and support of the Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Uluiilakeba.
Ratu Kamisese Mara, the son of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba, was the last to be installed to the title of Tui Lau.

The Installation

The title of Tui Lau is decided by the Vuanirewa Clan of Lakeba.

Recent history

There has been no installation since Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara's time. The current candidates for the title include his eldest living son, Ratu Finau Mara.

Tui Lau Chart of title holders