Dr. Dyer is a new and untested Minister, although with a career spanning almost 12 years as a backbencher.

He won his Pembroke West seat in a 1985 by-election and had a taste of power as Government Whip.

The 51-year-old dental surgeon also served as chairman of the Board of Immigration.

Dr. Dyer has twice spent time on training courses at the Houses of Parliament in London, in the Conservative Whips' office in 1985 and studying parliamentary practice and procedure.

FORM: Refused to leave the Cabinet starting gate on several occasions -- so consequently a bit of an unknown quantity. Youth and Sport is probably a good place to get the bit between his teeth -- if he avoids hazards around the National Stadium and controversy over drugs in sport.

IN -- Clarence Terceira Dr. Terceira was a founding member of the UBP in 1963 and served in several non-Parliamentary roles, including stints as chairman.

He was elected for Pembroke West in 1984 and has held the portfolios of Education and Works and Engineering.

Dr. Terceira, 69, a dental surgeon, has served on various boards.

He has a long history of community involvement and has said his background in dentistry will help him come to terms with his new Ministry.

He steered Works through the construction of the Tynes Bay Incinerator and took over Education in 1993 in the middle of a major educational reform, so he has a track record in coping with challenges.

FORM: Regarded as a skilled manager and a good, safe bet -- placid temperament but not afraid to force his way up the field when required.

IN: C.V. Woolridge Political veteran `Jim' Woolridge, 70, has served in Parliament for nearly 30 years, representing Smith's South.

Tourism Minister for 14 years under Sir John Swan, he lost the portfolio after Sir John resigned following the 1995 Independence Referendum.

He took on David Saul for the Premiership and lost out.

Mr. Woolridge was was Labour and Immigration Minister between 1971-77 before resigning.

But Mr. Woolridge was back in the Cabinet months later as Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism. A star sportman, and especially known as the broadcasting "Voice of Summer.'' FORM: One of oldest warhorses of them all -- and now definitely an also-ran in the hunt for the top job. Being as well-known off the political racetrack as on has not harmed his public popularity.

OUT: Leonard Gibbons Mr. Gibbons, 59, was a relative late starter in the political race, winning his Smith's North seat in 1987 after a high profile term as president of the Chamber of Commerce.

But he quickly made up lost ground, being appointed Minster of Cultural Affairs in 1990 and Transport Minister in 1993.

He took up the reins at Works and Engineering in August, 1995 and served there until replaced yesterday by C.V. (Jim) Woolridge.

The real estate firm agency owner, who started working life as a clerk with Esso in 1958, has also served as Minister of Youth and Sport and sits on several select committee.

FORM: An old warhorse, but regarded as a good, safe bet. A relatively short career, but ran a lot of races. Believed to have welcomed the chance to go out to pasture.

OUT -- Tim Smith Mr. Smith enjoyed a rapid rise through the ranks of the UBP after being elected for Paget West in the 1993 General Election.

He was the youngest Deputy Speaker ever appointed and was promoted to Environment Minister in 1995.

Mr. Smith, 35 -- an award-winning university student and former UBP youth wing leader -- is chief executive officer of the family firm A.F. Smith.

His career at Environment came to an abrupt end when comments he made about a planning application by rebel UBP MP Trevor Moniz were picked up by a radio mike.

But Premier David Saul resisted calls for his dismissal and swapped Mr. Smith around with then-Youth and Sport Minister Pamela Gordon.

FORM: Young UBP colt with an embarrassing tendency to stumble at fences. But with further training could be among the front-runners of the future.

OUT -- Harry Soares From the same Paget West stable as Tim Smith. Mr. Soares became an MP in in 1983.

The 52-year-old chartered accountant has held four Ministries -- but two, the Tourism portfolio and and Transport, Youth and Sport, for only a few months each.

He became Minister of Youth and Sport in October 1988, leaving in 1992. Mr.

Soares spent some time on the back benches before being appointed in 1995 to the Health and Social Services Ministry he lost yesterday.

Former chairman of the Bermuda Hospitals Board and led the fundraising drive to buy a hi-tech CAT scanner for the King Edward.

FORM -- Popular with the public and colleagues and seen as a good team player.

Good with people and safe over the health course -- but seemed to be a bit unsteady when faced with problems in the prisons.