
PHILIPSBURG:—The Government has put together the St. Maarten Stimulus and Relief Plan (SSRP) to deal with the fallout of the closing of the country’s borders and the lockdown since mid-March.
The objective of the SSRP according to the Government is to absorb the economic and social impact caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. “Businesses that are severely affected will need financial assistance and for those who risk losing their jobs, the creation of a social safety net is essential,” the SSRP website says.
There is “Direct Support” for businesses and individuals who are impacted by the pandemic; “Government-Related


























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