Philipsburg/ Marigot:--- French citizens have until July 7th to leave St. Maarten/St Martin with their French identification cards. SMN News learnt that the office of the Lt. Governor and the Sous Prefecture has agreed to give all French citizens that are currently on St. Maarten/ St. Martin two months to get their acts together to obtain a passport to enter or exit St. Maarten/St Martin. SMN News learnt that the two heads of states have formally agreed to allow passengers currently on St. Maarten time to leave, so that they would have the time needed to meet the International Air Transport Association rules. SMN News also learnt that Airlines in France and other airport officials have already been turning back passengers who are not in possession of a passport.
