Honourable Lorna Smith OBE has been appointed Acting Premier while the Premier, Dr. The Honourable Natalio is out of the Territory. The Premier left on official travel today, Wednesday May 3rd, for the Coronation of the King, King Charles lll. He will also attend high level meetings with the UK, of which, Honourable Lorna Smith is also expected to be a part of that delegation. She will leave the Territory over the coming weekend. 
 

In both of their absence, Honourable Vincent Wheatley, Minister for Health and Social Welfare, will act as Premier.