POLLING IN the second Bougainville elections has started slowly.

Presidential nominee John Momis was the first candidate to cast his vote.

Current president, James Tanis, is in Nagovis where he will he will vote when polling opens tomorrow.

The United Nations observers in the province to monitor the conduct of the election are expected to visit each area including Panguna.

They will also witness counting in three Hutjena, Arawa and Kangu Beach.

Polling booths opened their doors to voters in four constituencies in the Buka District.

Acting Electoral Commissioner, Reitamah Taravaru, said polling in North Bougainville constituencies should start today, while those in south and central regions will follow this week.

PNG Electoral Commissioner, Andrew Trawen, has expressed satisfaction on preparations for the election.