in Jamaica "If we vote yes, it is not something we will be able to reverse. And if we vote no, we may have to put the issue on the back burner for a significant period of time.'' -- Sen. Lynda Miligan-Whyte (UBP) "To say that the Government doesn't have the right to place a piece of legislation on the legislative agenda is naive. The Government has every right to say what the issues of the day are. And this referendum bill was a bill that was put before Parliament and voted on by a majority. That is our Parliamentary system!'' -- Sen. Milligan-Whyte "I am opposed to any political party or any individual who tries to prevent the people from having their say. So many Governments have tried to suppress their citizens and not let them state their positions. Well, the United Bermuda Party doesn't feel it can insult its fellow Bermudians like that.'' -- Sen. Yvette Swan (UBP) on rumours that the PLP will urge supporters not to vote in the referendum.

"This is Government in action, and it's a disgrace really.'' -- Sen. Terry Lister (PLP) on contradictory statements by Government on its plans for an Independence White Paper.