Tangariki Reete

Hon. Tangariki Reete is Minister of Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives of the Republic of Kiribati and a Member of Parliament representing Betio. She previously served as Speaker of the Maneaba ni Maungatabu, the Parliament of Kiribati, becoming the first woman to hold that position.

Her professional background includes extensive experience in the cooperative and financial sectors. Before entering national politics, she worked in cooperative development and later with the Kiribati Credit Union League, where she held training and management responsibilities. She has also worked in public administration and financial oversight.

Throughout her career, Reete has combined public service with work related to cooperatives, financial inclusion and community development. In her current ministerial role, her portfolio includes tourism, commerce, industry and the development and regulation of cooperatives and credit unions in Kiribati.