Williams then served as a teacher at various schools on the island and participated in sports as a coach and player.
This decision had positive implications for the entire OECS since at that time there were plans on reforming the sector.
The UWP put up a tough election campaign but they lost one seat in the parliament and remained in opposition.
Williams had become a very important member of the party, and he along with Julius Timothy were the main contenders for the leadership.
His election alienated Julius Timothy, who as deputy leader under James thought he would have easily secured the leadership.
In July 2007 Edison James resigned as leader of the opposition and Williams assumed that office.