I think your assessment of the status of the island is accurate. The Covid has really weakened the hurricane recovery and until the cruise ships can return many stores and shops remain closed. I am sure the restaurants that are open will appreciate any business they get as you would expect. Orient as you remember it, is no longer a resort and while there are still some visitors to the beach, the clean up and restoration of that area is a monumental task that is additionally hurt by an ongoing dispute. Hopefully time will cure many of SXM's problems and it will return as a great vacation spot.