Solomon Islands, Dec. 1 -- The Bougainvilleans in Honiara have finally had their opportunity to cast their votes as part of the Bougainville Referendum.

The two-day voting started last Thursday at the Papua New Guinea High Commission head office in Honiara with only two options, whether to vote for independence or for autonomy.

A lot of Bougainvilleans made their way to the voting booths with different opinions which regards to whether they vote in support of the referendum or not.

Leona Kilo, the first woman who casts her vote told the paper she understand the referendum is very important and that is why she made her way very early to cast her vote.

Kilo said all she wants from her fellow Bougainvilleans both in Honiara and back home...