Every time I walk through Suva — from the morning bustle at the market to the calm of the seawall at sunset — I’m reminded that this city isn’t just a place. It’s a heartbeat.

It’s the smell of warm buns from Tee Totoka or ika vakalolo cooking at the Suva Market. It’s the roar of the crowd when the Fijian Drua take the field at HFC Stadium. The sound of church bells echoes from the Sacred Heart Cathedral on a Sunday morning.

As Miss Suva 2025 and Miss Hibiscus, I’m proud to carry this city’s name and spirit wherever I go. Suva has given me courage, confidence, and community. As I prepare to represent our capital at the Miss Fiji Pageant, I’m filled with gratitude. I am thankful for every word of encouragement, every smile, and every helping hand along the way.

I also want to pay my deepest respects to the indigenous people of Fiji, the landowners of our capital city — na Vanua o Suva — who have graciously accepted me and my fellow Hibiscus queens. Vakaturaga saka i Nadonumai vua na Turaga na Roko Tui Suva, na vasu ki Bau. Your generosity, your spirit, and your enduring stewardship of this land make Suva the vibrant, welcoming home it is for all of us.

Suva is more than Fiji’s capital — it’s the meeting place of our islands, our ideas, and our people. It’s where cultures blend, where old traditions meet new energy, and where resilience is a way of life. From the vendors who open their stalls before dawn to the civil servants, teachers, nurses, and firefighters who serve with humility — Suva thrives because of its people.

Through this journey, I’ve learned that the beauty of Suva lies in its shared spirit. We may come from different islands, villages, or backgrounds, but we are all bound by a love for this city and what it stands for — unity, service, and heart.

Today, I want to thank the people of Suva for believing in me. You have shown me that leadership starts in community — that when we come together with kindness and purpose, we build something greater than ourselves.

But this journey isn’t just about wearing a crown; it’s about carrying a responsibility. I want to invite everyone — especially young people — to join me in keeping Suva beautiful, clean, and proud. Let’s protect the spaces that make this city special. Let’s care for our environment, our streets, and one another.

Suva has always stood strong through tides and times — not because of its buildings or roads, but because of the hearts of its people. Those same values — faith, humility, and service — have carried me through this journey and will continue to guide me as I represent you on the national stage.

To the city that raised me, vinaka vakalevu. For the lessons, the laughter, the love — and for showing me that home isn’t just where you live, it’s where you’re loved.