The United Nations General Assembly has expressed its regret over Bermuda's lack of public meetings and Parliamentary debates on Independence.The Assembly has adopted a resolution underlining the need for discussion on the issue, noting the Island's political parties and residents are divided on whether they want to break ties with the UK.It states: “The General Assembly stresses the importance of the 2005 report of the Bermuda Independence Commission, which provides a thorough examination of the facts surrounding Independence, and continues to regret that the plans for public meetings and the presentation of a Green Paper to the House of Assembly followed by a White Paper outlining the policy proposals for an independent Bermuda have so far not materialised.”The Assembly is also calling for the UN to help Bermuda educate the public about issues connected to Independence.This afternoon, acting UBP leader Trevor Moniz said: "We appreciate the UN's concerns about Bermuda and independence, but it should be clear as day to anyone reviewing the situation that there has been no movement on the issue here because there has been and continues to be no appetite for it."Independence is a dead issue for now, and has been for some time. Polls show it and the Government has said as much."The Bermudian people will address this issue in their own way and at a time of their choosing if and when they deem it necessary."Governor Sir Richard Gozney said this afternoon: "I note that the UNGA resolution is similar to, and entirely consistent with, resolutions passed annually in recent years. As for many years Bermudians will doubtless discuss their constitutional status, or not, as they wish."