NDP Leader Lorraine Michael (Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi) says she was surprised to hear of Premier Williams’ trip to the United States to undergo heart surgery.

“I was surprised when I heard the news last night,” said Michael. “No one had any indication that the Premier had any sort of condition so to hear the news that he is awaiting surgery in the United States certainly comes as a shock.”

Michael says she wishes the Premier all the best for a speedy recovery.