disobeying calls to remain silent over a controversial meeting.

People attending the United Bermuda Party Caucus earlier this week were urged not to talk to the Press about the discussions.

But Dr. Clarence Terceira did speak publicly about the meeting, called to discuss proposed changes to the Party's constitution governing discipline.

Last night, UBP chairman Sen. Gary Pitman said: "It is most regrettable that Dr. Terceira chose to comment publicly on one aspect of Monday's meeting and further that he chose to put his own spin on what was said by some members.'' The meeting was a continuation of talks held last Thursday.

If the constitutional amendments are accepted, the party's central executive would be able to expel a UBP MP if "the member has voted against the Party whip in the House of Assembly or the Senate on two or more occasions in any one calendar year''.

Dr. Terceira told The Royal Gazette that he disagreed with the request not to speak to the Press. He also said the meeting was "dragging on'' and those present seemed to be split on the disciplinary issue.

Sen. Pitman added: "There was a request to honour one of the fundamental rules of Caucus as we discuss proposed amendments to the Party constitution; namely that we do not disclose or comment publicly on what was said and by whom so that we can continue to have a full and frank discussion.''