“I am a trader, so the economy necessarily comes to mind first. The economy, help for local merchants, entrepreneurs too, but not only those who have money. Several things are already in place but it is not enough. Between the passage of Irma and the covid, we all suffered enormously economically. Saint Martin lives mainly from tourism but is struggling to restart, to rediscover the years of glory that we have known in the past. It's sad to say but I often have the impression that we survive more than anything else, we don't give ourselves the means to fully recover when we have already done so. We have to focus on that. » Chantal
“So, for me, there would be two things, different but important. A proper refuge and public transport. This famous refuge awaited for ages. But we should also really educate the population to sterilize their pets, it has become uncontrollable. I am aware that this is more of a cultural problem than anything else but whatever, it must go hand in hand with the construction of a refuge. Gandhi said that we recognize the degree of civilization of a people by the way they treat their animals. To meditate. And when it comes to transportation, I don't need to remind you how chaotic it is. It's time to act. » Eddy
“Anything directly or indirectly related to the environment. Starting with the sorting and recycling of waste, we have been promised for months mountains and wonders in terms of waste disposal and nothing. It's all very well to want to revitalize the local economy and develop purchasing power, but politicians forget that we live on this unique planet which is now on borrowed time, there is no plan B. Pollution is already a recurring problem in Saint Martin, organizing campaigns to raise awareness of waste sorting and offering beach cleaning mornings are essential measures in view of the current situation, but if we do not deal with the problem at the source, it is the snake biting its tail. » Enya
“The feeling of insecurity which reigns and which increases in certain districts. I'm a father of three girls and I don't want them to live in fear or feel obligated not to go out after a certain hour. I am from Saint-Martin and I love my island, but I can also testify to its degradation. I miss the Saint Martin of yesteryear, where it was good to live at any time of the day and night, and anywhere. Today, even us, the locals, we avoid going through such and such a street because it is plunged into darkness, that's not normal, it's becoming commonplace, so let's not even talk about tourists. Installing surveillance cameras would have a real impact on reducing crime and would greatly help people feel safer. » Michel
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