Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, struck Grenada last June, causing catastrophic damage, particularly on Carriacou where over 90% of buildings were affected. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell referred to the destruction as near Armageddon-level. Nearly a year later, recovery is slow; many residents still live in tents while artists Yolanda VendenDunden and Michael Alexander recount their traumatic experience during the hurricane. Local farmers struggle with prolonged heat and drought, making farming exceedingly difficult, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by the community in rebuilding their lives and livelihoods post-disaster.
The roof started to shake, and the walls caved in. Yolanda passed out, said Alexander. They survived, but they lost their home and many of their possessions.
Gifford Andrew, a farmer on Carriacou, described the combination of hurricanes and water shortages as making farming extremely challenging after losing everything in Beryl.
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