PHASE 1 – May 11
In addition to those already allowed to operate, the following services may now resume from Monday-Friday between 8 am and 6 pm.
ECONOMIC – Phase 1
- Construction
- Renting of Heavy Equipment
- Restaurants (pick-up, delivery & drive-through)
- Day Cares & Early Childhood Development
- Financial Services (except Money Transfer Services)
- Seamstresses, Tailors & Shoe Repair
- Consulting Services
- Accounting Services
- Landscaping Services
- Horticulture Stores (pickup/delivery)
- Sale of Auto & Marine Parts (pick-up/delivery)
- Essential ZBO’s & Unions
SOCIAL – Phase 1
Jogging, Walking & Cycling on Monday through Friday from 6 am to 8 am and 4pm to 6 pm.
PHASE 2 – May 18
In addition to those already allowed to operate, the following services may resume from Monday – Saturday between 8 am and 6 pm.
ECONOMIC – Phase 2
- Medical, Paramedical & Rehab Services (except Dental Clinics)
- Government Services (Inc. ZBO’s)
- Utilities & Telecommunication
- Primary School
- The Library
- Food Vendors (incl. sale of provision)
- Money Transfer Services
- Real Estate Firms
- Employment Agencies
- Dry Cleaners/Laundromats (pick-up/drop off)
- (School) Bus Service (@50% Capacity)
- Retails Stores (Hardware, Horticulture, Electronics, Books & School Supplies, Baby/Maternity, Auto & Marine Parts)
SOCIAL – Phase 2
Non-contact sports and beach-going from 8 am – 6 pm (groups no larger than 5). Proper social distancing must be maintained.
PHASE 3 – June 1
In addition to those already allowed to operate, the following services may resume from Monday – Saturday between 8 am and 6 pm.
ECONOMIC – Phase 3
- Dental Clinics
- Restaurants (dine-in)
- Other Retail Stores
- Recreational Activities (except bars, nightclubs, and dance establishments)
- Community Council & NGOs (foundations, associations, etc)
- Laundromats (public use)
- Freight & Courier Services
- Taxis, Ts & Gs (50% capacity)
- Car Rentals
- Remaining Educational Institutes
- Barber Shops, Hair & Nail Salons
- Religious Services & Weddings
- Marine Services
SOCIAL – Phase 3
Contact sports as well indoor sports * Outdoor sports. Sports Facilities (gyms and stadiums etc) may re-open during allowed opening hours.
PHASE 4 – June 15
In addition to those already allowed to operate, the following service may resume from Monday – Sunday at regular operating hours.
ECONOMIC – Phase 4
- All remaining businesses, including but not limited to:
- Market Vending
- Bars, Nightclubs & Dance Establishments
- Adult Entertainment Establishments
- Massage Parlors
- Manufacturers & Breweries
- Festivals, Events & Conferences
SOCIAL – Phase 4
All social activities may resume
MANDATORY GUIDELINES
All businesses and services must implement the mandatory guidelines of the ‘COVID-19 Prevention and Safety Plan for the Business Community of Sint Maarten’ and have their operational plans in place prior to re-opening.
OPERATIONAL PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE:
- Manage social distancing
- Ensure that Staff & Clients wear masks
- Do not allow sick employees to work
- Ensure that Staff wears gloves, if service allows
- Thoroughly and frequently clean facilities
- Regularly sanitize commonly touched services
- Implement Proper Crowd Control
- Max. amount of clients allowed at one time
Operational plans, as well as questions and/or comments, should be emailed to taskforce@sintmaartengov.org
SOCIAL
- Maintain proper social distancing (2 meters)
- Practice proper coughing & sneezing etiquette
- Clean up after yourself.
We at St. Martin Sotheby’s Realty will be following all guidelines provided by the French & Dutch governments. We are looking forward to inviting our guests back to the island when the time is right and we have all our operational plans in place. If you have any questions, please contact us at reservations@sxmsir.com