This video is long past the trucks which is an impressive display but then goes on for a long time showing the interaction between the locals and the gendarmerie. It must be a very tough job being sent in.

You also see how bright all the locals are being bi and trilinqual and able to communicate with the gendarmes who are probably only French speaking with some English.

I love the French aspect of SXM but there are questions for the long term future here.

I have been so impressed with the education system and the locals I have met. The radio hosts during the hurricane could be working anywhere in the USA.

I think these folks want more from their local govt and maybe less from “their” French govt.