Attorney Ganga-Singh Joins Hamilton's Defense in Williams Defamation Case

Rae Town Division Councillor Rosalie Hamilton has secured new legal representation in the defamation lawsuit filed against her by Kingston Central Member of Parliament Donovan Williams. Attorney Charles Ganga-Singh appeared on Hamilton's behalf in the Supreme Court on Monday, leading to an adjournment of the case until October 14, 2026. This extension allows Ganga-Singh time to familiarize himself with the proceedings. The legal battle originates from a contentious political disagreement between the two Jamaica Labour Party representatives. Williams, who also serves as a junior government minister, initiated the claim after private voice notes recorded by Hamilton were leaked from a WhatsApp group and spread across social media. He subsequently demanded a public apology and retraction within 48 hours. When Hamilton did not comply, Williams pursued defamation proceedings in the Supreme Court, asserting the allegations were false and had significantly harmed his personal and professional standing. He is seeking general, aggravated, and exemplary damages. Previously, the Supreme Court had granted Williams an interim injunction to prevent Hamilton from making further defamatory statements and to remove existing material. The order also prohibited the dissemination of case evidence publicly. Hamilton denies the allegations and is contesting the lawsuit. Her defense argues that her comments were made in her capacity as an elected representative and related to public interest matters concerning the administration of public resources. Furthermore, her legal team contends she cannot be compelled to remove the recordings from social media as they were initially shared in a private group and later uploaded by third parties without her authorization. In a separate development, Hamilton has filed a cease-and-desist demand against Williams, alleging unwanted contact that caused her fear for her safety, which Williams denies.