I am not in SXM but 6 miles away in Anguilla.
There is not a level of confusion and dismay here as the people realize the restrictions are necessary to restrict the virus from either arriving on the island or spreading from someone already here.
Actually most are wanted these to remain until there is confidence by our health dept that some or all internal restrictions can be restricted or relaxed. We do not want our ports open till there is a way to know who will enter and their virus status.
I am sure the health people in SXM believe the same and hopefully the people will support rather than challenge them as you indicated was going on in your county.
Hope you get to SXM but at the right time and do not believe it is anytime soon.