The minister for the two islands in Grenada that Hurricane Beryl first slammed into with catastrophic winds had a simple message for U_N_ and other humanitarian officials who asked what was needed: "Anything that would allow a human being to survive.

The rampant destruction comes as experts warn "it only takes one landfalling hurricane to set back decades of development" on island nations.

As the storm headed for Jamaica, officials were assessing what Grenada’s prime minister called “total” devastation on two of the country’s islands.

The extent of Hurricane Beryl's damage became clearer Friday, as communications were reestablished with the small, storm-ravaged eastern C

Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Carriacou Island, Grenada, before making its way to Barbados, leaving a trail of destruction behind.

Hurricane Beryl is marching toward Mexico after cutting a path of destruction through the Caribbean. The prime minister of Grenada said the storm left 98% of the buildings on the island destroyed. The Caribbean community in Brooklyn jumped into action.