Josephine Getsi

Josephine Getsi is a politician in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

She nominated as an independent, but had "extensive support" from the governing New Bougainville Party.

She was the first woman to win an open seat in the House and was the Minister for Community Development in the government of John Momis.

[4] She had a long career as a teacher in Peit before entering politics.

Getsi's successful candidacy for Peit at the 2015 election marked the first time a woman had contested the constituency, and she faced resistance in her campaign from men who felt that women should only contest the seats reserved for them.