Rose Pihei

Rose Pihei is a politician in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea.

[1][2] Prior to entering politics, Pihei had been a secretary in the provincial government, operated a printing and secretarial business, and served as a community worker in her Konnou area of Buin district.

[3][4][5][1] Following the 2010 election, President John Momis initially appointed Joan Jerome to the women's reserved position in the ministry; however, she failed to get support from the three-member women's caucus, which endorsed Pihei.

[6] Pihei was then appointed Minister for Community, Women and Youth in June 2010.

[2] After her defeat, Pihei remained in public life as President of the Bougainville Women's Forum.