Member of Parliament and attorney at law Donovan Williams has refuted claims by the opposition that he owns the company which purchased a neurosurgical drill for the Bustamante Hospital for Children.
He is describing the allegation made at a press conference today as reckless and misleading.
He says health spokesman Dr. Alfred Dawes is mistaken in his allegation, adding that Dr. Dawes did not reach out to him for clarification before he called the press conference.
Mr. Williams explains that a search of the Companies Office records will show that his name is reflected as one of the shareholders in the company referenced.
However, Mr. Williams says he has never owned a beneficial interest in the company.
He adds that his role as a mere trustee for the shares, during a dispute between competing parties, is a matter of verifiable record.
Mr. Williams notes that this matter was resolved in 2022 and his attorneys have prepared the necessary documents to facilitate the shares being passed to the beneficial owner.
He states that removing his name as a shareholder of this company, from the Companies Office, is now just a matter of formality.
Mr. Williams says he is making it very clear that, he knows nothing about the reported purchase of the drill or any negotiation or discussions involving its purchase.
He states that he first became aware of the transaction when it was reported in the news.
The Central Kingston MP says he has instructed his attorneys to review the allegations made by Dr. Dawes and to recommend appropriate action.
He has also given instructions for his attorneys to monitor ensuing reports and repetitions of the defamatory statements.
Mr. Williams is calling on Dr. Dawes to do the honourable thing and issue an apology.
He says he would welcome investigations by the Auditor General and Integrity Commission into the matter as they would further vindicate his position and his reputation.