Notable Chiefs
- Ratu Sir George Cakobau; Fiji's first native-born Governor General
- Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau; Fijian Monarch who ceded the islands to the United Kingdom
- Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau; Fiji's first President
- Ratu Josefa Iloilo; Former President
- Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara; Founding father; longest running Prime Minister and President of Fiji
- Ratu Tevita Momoedonu; former Prime Minister
- Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna; Soldier, scholar, and statesman.
- Ratu Epeli Nailatikau; former Speaker of the Senate and current President
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