Miss National Fire Authority 2025 Rhyelle Aisea will use the 2025 Hibiscus Festival platform as an opportunity to remind us, as indigenous peoples of the Pacific, to hold on to our values, crafts, and traditions, and to stand firm in them even as the world around us changes.
The 20-year-old USP student says she is passionate about youth empowerment, cultural identity, and community resilience; the values that align strongly with the mission of the National Fire Authority.
Aisea, who is from Rotuma, says culture gives us resilience, just as the NFA teaches us that preparedness builds strong communities, and together, they show us how to walk into the future with confidence.
She says the NFA is not only about fighting fires; it is about resilience, preparedness, and protecting our communities.
Aisea says this is a message that he is proud to carry to the 2025 Hibiscus Festival as she represents the NFA.
She also highlighted that Fiji is on the frontline of the climate crisis where rising seas, stronger cyclones, and more frequent floods threaten our homes and livelihoods.
The queen contestant says severe weather increases the risk of fire.
Aisea adds the NFA plays a vital role in this fight; rescuing families from floodwaters, responding to disasters, and teaching communities how to prepare for emergencies driven by the climate crisis.
She says as Miss NFA, she hopes to be a reminder that resilience is their best defence, and preparedness is our power.
The Hibiscus Festival will kick off this Saturday at the Suva Foreshore.
