GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis informed Parliament that he has received notice that the Prosecutor’s Office intends to move forward with prosecution in connection with the so-called “Alicante” investigation, a matter stemming from his period as Minister of Justice in 2024.
Speaking during a notification in Parliament, Lewis said he wanted to address the matter publicly because of his commitment to keeping the people of St. Maarten informed about developments involving him as an elected representative.
“I was elected by the people of St. Maarten. I was born, bred and raised here and have nowhere else to run to,” Lewis said, adding that he has consistently sought to be vocal and transparent about matters involving government and the country.
According to Lewis, the Alicante investigation concerns an inmate who requested an ankle monitor while Lewis was serving as Minister of Justice and acting Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport. Lewis said the investigation was initiated by the Prosecutor’s Office in July 2024, approximately two months after his appointment as minister, and was based on a conversation involving the interim prison director at the time.
Lewis characterized the investigation as a “witch hunt” and said he has continued seeking updates because he did not want the matter to remain unresolved, particularly with future elections in mind.
The MP said that in January 2026, he instructed his legal counsel to contact both the Prosecutor’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office to request an update on the status of the investigation.
Lewis told Parliament that he received an update on Tuesday indicating that the Prosecutor’s Office had decided to proceed with the case. According to the information he received, a proposed court hearing is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
The allegations surrounding the investigation have not yet been tested before the court, and Lewis used his parliamentary statement to make clear that he intends to contest the case and defend himself against the prosecution.
Lewis also made serious allegations concerning his previous screening process for the position of Minister of Justice, accusing the Prosecutor’s Office and Attorney General’s Office of attempting to prevent him from becoming minister. These allegations are Lewis’ claims and have not been established by a court.
The MP referred to his previous employment within St. Maarten’s law enforcement system, including his work with the Police Force of St. Maarten and the National Detectives, as part of the background to his concerns about the handling of the matter.
Lewis told Parliament that with the Prosecutor’s Office now prepared to proceed, he is also prepared to challenge the case and publicly address what he alleges occurred during the investigation and his ministerial screening process.
“They are ready to prosecute me. I am ready to expose the corruption by the Prosecutor’s Office and Attorney General’s Office,” Lewis stated, making clear that the accusation represents his position regarding the conduct of the authorities involved.
“I am also ready to fight this battle,” Lewis concluded.
