It's a personal decision but we arrived home today after 3 weeks in Orient Village. There were no issues that impacted our travel or activities. Although there were a few protests, notice was provided early in the morning and all but one was in Sandy Ground which is easily avoidable. Most people travel to Orient via the causeway and not through Sandy Ground. Of course you can also drive up the opposite side of the island which takes about 15 minutes longer. That road wasn't blocked in the 3 weeks we were there either.

If you plan to spend most of your time on the French side there are no issues in the Orient Beach/Hope Estates/Grand Case areas. On only one day the roundabout in Marigot was blocked for two hours early on a Sunday morning. As mentioned there were other travel routes.

Good luck with your planning!