Posted By: Bahston
French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/24/2021 06:03 AM
A protest against France's recently announced vaccination requirement is schedule for early on Saturday, July 24. What I'm told is that protesters are assembling at the Agremont Roundabout at 6AM, and a protest march will begin at 7AM.
Posted By: Southbound
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/24/2021 11:49 AM
Where is that roundabout?
Posted By: bdeeley
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/24/2021 01:18 PM
Right on the outskirts of Marigot, side nearest to Grand Case.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/24/2021 01:24 PM
So, where you turn off to go to Galis Bay then?
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/24/2021 02:38 PM
That is a messy traffic area on a good day.
Posted By: BillandElaine
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/24/2021 03:36 PM
The roads were blocked to cars. It's over and was peaceful.
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/25/2021 12:38 AM
Your link didn't work.
Link"He added if the State proceeds with implementing its plan for a sanitary health pass, it will not be a march next time “but something at a whole different level.” Yikes!!
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/25/2021 12:53 AM
Thanks for posting the link. I forgot that the posting of links on the "full editor " method doesn't work on my tablet. That is why I sometimes have to post the full cut and paste method for the article.
Posted By: 2fingers
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/25/2021 03:02 AM
"He added if the State proceeds with implementing its plan for a sanitary health pass, it will not be a march next time “but something at a whole different level.” Yikes!!
Good for them.
Posted By: 2fingers
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/25/2021 01:32 PM
It would appear that mainland France has also had enough.
Link removed by Carol Hill, as political.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/25/2021 06:12 PM
It's a shame they are so reluctant to get vaccinated. The least they could have done was have masks on. Pictures showed few if any with masks and absolutly no social distancing. This protest will evntually keep tourists away from the French side. I for one, being fully vaccinated, would at this point not want to risk visiting the French side for the chance of picking up the virus and getting a positive test trying to return home.
Posted By: pburke40
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/26/2021 01:18 AM
We are on island now, and I agree completely with Scubaman. We will not be going to the French side anytime soon. Concerned about Covid and possible demonstrations.
Posted By: SXMScubaman
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/26/2021 02:13 AM
I've heard that French side might be shut down for inter island travel. Stay tuned.
Posted By: Bahston
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/26/2021 02:44 AM
After the locals reaction the last time that they closed the French/Dutch border, chances that that will happen are slim.
Keeping the connection between St Martin and St Barth open is typically a priority, but who knows. St Barth had a big increases in cases last week.
The inter-island connection which is typically tightened is between St Martin and Guadeloupe, Martinique, and the South American department of French Guiana. There are typically exceptions for a limited set of “motifs impérieux” (compelling reasons).
The same “motifs impérieux” could also be reinstated between Europe and St Martin.
As you said, stay tuned.
Posted By: Bahston
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/29/2021 04:12 AM
As I suggested might happen, "Motifs Imperieux" are now in effect for unvaccinated travelers between France/La Metropole/L'Hexagon (pick one) and St Martin, St Barth, and Guadeloupe. Both ways.
I expect to see additional tightening.
Posted By: sxmmartini
Re: French Side Protest Saturday July 24 - 07/29/2021 06:29 PM
Stay tuned... State of emergency with threat of curfews and lockdowns = more protests.