the verge of quitting his top job.

Mr. Bain said: "I'm still here and I have not submitted my notice.'' He was responding to suggestions a job move from the Chancery Lane nerve centre of the UBP was imminent so he could take a plum job as head of security with the Rafael Elbow Beach Resort.

And he stressed he had no intention of leaving the party without and executive officer in the run-up to a General Election.

Mr. Bain, a former Police officer, said: "I still have my job here -- and I'm committed to stay here until after the election is held.

"When I commenced employment with the UBP as executive officer, it was always my intention to help take the party to victory and move on. It's still my intention to see the party victorious.''