resigned.

But Mr. McKittrick was remaining tightlipped about the reasons why he has decided to quit after just 21 months in the top job.

He said: "Let us just say there were some irreconcilable differences which I would rather not go into. I want to be sure that the National Trust is not affected in any way.'' From Monday, the Trust will be under the control of acting director Mr. W.

James Williams, who has vast experience in administrative jobs. Mr. Williams is a former Director of Tourism, Cabinet Secretary and Senator. Confirming that Mr. Williams was in temporary control, Trust president Mrs. Patsy Phillips said an official announcement will be made on Monday.

Mrs. Phillips said: "We do not want to rush into anything. We are now looking at the job and what it should involve. Mr. Williams is acting director. The man is an absolute pro. He will use his experience to take charge for the time being.'' The National Trust is Bermuda's largest landowner after Government and has some 20 employees.

Controversy arose during the first few days of Mr. McKittrick's appointment as director of the Bermuda National Trust.

He clashed with Works and Engineering Minister the Hon. Clarence Terceira and other members of the Trust over plans to widen East Broadway. The Trust's official stance was to back the widening.

But he also received support for his views that the East Broadway plan was a mistake.