Buivaroro

Buivaroro was born on Nayau. His father was Naosara,^[1] son of Chief Lutunasobasoba of Moala Island,^[2][3] whilst Buivaroro’s mother was High Chiefess Gelegeleavanua.^[4] His younger brother was High Chief Kalouyalewa of Lakeba^[5] and their sister was Adi Keletu.^[6][7]

Upon reaching adulthood, Buivaroro and his brother removed themselves to Lakeba. After their father died, Buivaroro returned to Nayau and succeeded to his father as Lord of Nayau.^[8] Kalouyalewa remained on Lakeba.

Buivaroro married a woman named Adi Tarau, a Lady of Totoya.^[9] She is not to be confused with Tarau of Tovu Totoya. Their son was Maseikula, who succeeded Buivaroro.^[10]