Chesley O’neal Hamilton is an accomplished and internationally-respected, criminal lawyer. Born in the renowned community of Cayon, Hamilton previously contested two general elections as a loyal member of the People’s Action Movement. Chesley is learned in litigation, crime prevention, and social intervention. Chesley’s story continues to inspire young people with his personal and professional mantras: “Our Youth Deserve a Second Chance” and “Our People Deserve More Than a Handout, They Deserve a Hand-Up. Hamilton has made one of the biggest sacrifices, as did Shawn K. Richards and Lindsay Grant when they both renounced their US Citizenship to serve the people of St. Kitts and Nevis. Hamilton renounced his Canadian citizenship to become eligible to represent the people of Constituency #8 in the 2022 elections.
