I tend to think that the busy scene at SSBB is indicative to the island recovering. SXM has a tourism based economy and as such all of those people on the beach are, in fact, spending money. Be it $20 for chairs/umbrellas, drinks, souvenirs, food etc they are spending money. While it may not be the responsibility of the tourists to get the island back, it is the responsibility of the businesses to provide what the tourists need and/or want in order to keep them coming back. I agree with you sasa about tourists not providing for the losses of the hurricane however it is the tourist dollars that support the recovery.