Hurricane Beryl's Aftermath: Carriacou Residents' Survival Stories

We survived Hurricane Beryl. Now what? It's heart wrenching and inspiring to hear from residents in Carriacou who have lost everything in this powerful hurricane. As the only journalists on the island, I need your help.
This is a very raw video, I walk around and talk to the people so you can hear directly from them about this Hurricane, it's impacts and how they can still smile in the face of having no hope but to wait for help to arrive.

[@360Rosso]

The Caribbean people are such beautiful people. They're alive and they're thankful. They are resilient and they will rebuild. It's their spirit.

[@lynnu25]

💯

[@deborahellzey4317]

Come move here he'll everybody else is...!!!

[@SerialObsessor]

You realize that people are born there right? Do you know how much money and resources it takes to move an entire family to another country, let alone the long process of getting green cards for everyone​@@lastfirst78

[@Trollzarefunny]

@@lastfirst78 Hush princess

[@edross2826]

I was going to say something similar. Wow, their attitude in the middle of the desert is really worth emulation. These people are fighters. I will find a way to support them.

[@IIIAnchani]

Can we take a moment to appreciate those people? Despite what they went through, their spirit is unbroken. THAT is absolute resilience and strength of will. They're built differently in Carriacou. Let's help them rebuild with our donations.

[@scott.baierscott2198]

😂 nah the Bible clearly state don't build your house upon the sand but to build it upon the rock.

[@aivat32thomas75]

Yessss most definitely 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@straycats6]

All the money goes to Ukraine

[@catherinebrown7145]

Well said

[@IIIAnchani]

@@scott.baierscott2198 What a way to tell the world that you're an unempathetic jerk.

[@pamjones3030]

“Today, Samaritan’s Purse airlifted a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and over 24 tons of life-saving supplies to the Caribbean on our DC-8 Cargo Plane in response to Hurricane Beryl. Over the weekend, we anticipated the storm's potentially catastrophic impact and began preparing our equipment, supplies and team. By noon today, the DC-8 took off to Grenada with 13 members of our DART along with 600 rolls of tarp, 3,000 solar lights, a desalination unit, 300 collapsible jerry cans, and a mobile medical unit. We started building out pallets of cargo before the hurricane even made landfall and are now on the way with life-saving aid.”

[@Vincphilosopher]

Great Job!

[@patriciastaton6182]

Thank you 🎉❤🙏🏾 Samaritan purse 🎉 dear Savior help them

[@rckthisgrl311]

Thank you, Father God, for sending these people to help! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@witchy_whysteria]

Can we make donations to your organisation? What do you suggest to help the victims the best way?

[@KiwikimNZ]

That’s great thanks for sharing ❤

[@KianaDChaudhry]

Those words, " I'd rather spend it to rebuild than to spend it for health." Smart man... so true!

[@mattyicee]

bot

[@ayoolukoga9829]

His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. Daniel 10:6 ‭And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. Revelation 1:15 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Revelation 19:6

[@desmondadams8250]

😅😅

[@phimultiplypi]

@@ayoolukoga9829this is referring to the feng or the phoenix that comes every 138 years

[@paxhumana2015]

@@desmondadams8250 , are you an Atheist troll?

[@DreamFearless]

The people of Carriacou should be an example to all of us. Amazing video

[@JonathanPetramala]

Absolutely. Incredible people here

[@BoatingJourney]

Love them ❤

[@tascrphs]

It’s perhaps the worst kept secret outside the Caribbean, but the people of the Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines are some of the most positive, humble, selfless people you will ever meet. Having parents and grandparents from RIGHT next door, in Sauteurs (Grenada) and lived in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere over the last 40 years I have seen enough to know paradise is more than a place, it’s a people as well.

[@florabynum9090]

Just a blessing to be alive. I pray that everyone get the help that they all need. Through it all, God is good. God will make a way for his CV people.

[@patriciastaton6182]

🙏🏾

[@livethemoment5148]

Your video is 10x better than any news outlet, there is hardly any footage of Carriacou on the internet. Good job, hope that help arrives as soon as possible.

[@cmaven4762]

Someone else has been posting drone footage ... SUPER helpful for rescue and recovery efforts.

[@EthelJung-j5w]

I adore the folks on my island. We don't break; we just bend. Such wonderful viewpoints. God, please supply the necessities!

[@desireewhite9420]

The people of the Caribbean are so humbling. I pray that one day everyone can lead by their example. I'm praying for these people and their families ❤

[@YolandaHannaYoHan]

The residents have such resilient spirits. I'm watching from The Bahamas and have experienced several hurricanes in my lifetime, the last one was Category 5 Hurricane Dorian in 2019. We received so much help from international organizations who came to the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco immediately in the aftermath to assist. Situations like this call for unity and compassion. I'm praying for you Carriacou🙏🏾

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

❤❤❤

[@patriciastaton6182]

🌟🙏🏾 prayers for all people and animals

[@patriciastaton6182]

where is it going now ?

[@jlw184]

Next stop Jamaica. ​@@patriciastaton6182

[@willyriah]

@@patriciastaton6182 Jamaica

[@reneewhitelock485]

This is the first time I've ever seen a journalist be 'real' in the aftermath of a major hurricane. He's treating the situation with the utmost respect. The people who live on the island feel his concern and deep respect. My heart hurts for everyone. Thankful that so many people survived. Thank God.

[@herthadynasty3735]

❤

[@invictus4549]

Be careful. The people need to pray and ask God for discernment . Hold onto their land and try to rebuild themselves. Be careful to accept foreign aid or sign anything. be wary even of their government in this time . REBUILD THEMSELVES PLEASE !!!

[@myeyeswentdeaf6213]

@invictus4549 Yep! That there is good advice. As white guy and a Christian I’d warn about them white Evangelical missionaries too. They’re never up to any good

[@kitcancanu114]

@@invictus4549very true! Look at the people in Lahaina they are still displaced, paying mortgages with no homes and many without work. Very sad! 🙏❤️

[@mcrespo357]

After María in 2017 I know the feeling and resilience of the Caribbean people. My heart goes out to you and your fellow islanders. Love and good vibes to all!! ❤🇵🇷🙏🏻

[@dayna-marie1350]

To the guy with the food truck,restaurant don't give up we are praying for you and everyone one on the island 😢🙇🏽‍♀️👏

[@carlenesimpson5722]

Here in Jamaica, tht maybe our experience come tomorrow! but God is good, He is merciful, He will protect, provide and He will NEVER leave us alone. People of Carriacou, your thankful, grateful and humble spirits are already being rewarded, because that's the kind of attitude that touches the heart of God 🙏

[@freeformed2515]

Amen

[@QueenAlyss1]

The good souls will get through it together. It has to happen to get rid of evil in this world.

[@melaniecosmetics]

All they keep saying is “I’m happy to be Alive” with a smile on their faces! Such resilience! That storm was STRONG! It literally looks like a giant tornado hit that island. Poor people. They’re going to be rebuilding for a long time.

[@semoneg2826]

❤❤

[@user-qe9bc8rk1v]

Going forward it will be impossible le to build faster than increasingly more frequent and more destructive storms. This is global warming in action.

[@crystalprice1942]

Essentially it was.

[@hainleysimpson1507]

Well hurricanes are basically giant tornadoes that very often don't hit the ground.

[@summaz_]

95% of Barbuda was destroyed, and the Caribbean built it back

[@mertellabrown3691]

I'm in Jamaica, awaiting Beryl. Lord help us, all.

[@dellchica2373]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MrTesfayesus]

We are praying

[@JeanVance]

Yes we are. 🙏🏻

[@Petunia3001]

Prayers for you all 🙏🏻

[@deenababie]

Praying🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@shirleyperry3501]

They lost everything, and still they smile. I pray that every dollar donated make it in to the hands of the people that need it.

[@user-cy6vw8jo3b]

“ It’s understanding Life goes on with or without” not dwelling on what has happened, but how to go forward” this man has wisdom and love, said hours after the island is decimated. Beautiful human being.

[@theseniorlivingexpert]

I LOVE how the Caribbean mindset is GRATITUDE! Live thanks for LIFE. Money comes, money goes. But life!

[@carlsanders7824]

It seems that the poorer people in these countries have a mature outlook on life that does not involve victim-hood.

[@andriadobbs6774]

It's called being part of the human race and we care. God bless

[@praisekingyahawashi9284]

It's called being a person of color you're used to not having much, so it's no big deal when it's gone.

[@Crosshatch1212]

Intothinair predicted thus .day ago

[@traceecoltes2460]

@@carlsanders7824 POOR IN WHAT SENSE? WHO TOLD YOU THEY ARE POOR? THATS A GROTESQUE STATEMENT ON YOUR PART. YOU SEE THEIR FACES, YOU SEE THER SMILES, YOU HEARD THEIR WORDS, YOU WITNESS RESILIENCE IN REAL TIME, YET YOU CALL THEM POOR? FIRST OF ALL PEOPLE IN THE CARIBBEAN OFTEN OWN THEIR HOMES AND THE LAND THAT IT IS ON. ANOTHER THING CARRIACOUANS JUST DEMONSTRATED TO YOU THE TRUE ESSENCE OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT. PLEASE GO WORK ON YOURSELF.

[@pyreneesfarm7818]

I felt sympathy and empathy for the man who lost his house, his mother's house, his restaurant and his food truck. He was not happy about it, as no one would blame him. When impressed me was his attitude, which was similar to others who lost everything. He seemed to be glad to have survived. He will rebuild his life, not look back, but look forward.

[@lorigardilcic4976]

I know, seems he didn’t even know what the first step would be

[@lorigardilcic4976]

What about drinking water?

[@pyreneesfarm7818]

@@lorigardilcic4976 We can hope there are sources

[@troyclayton]

I'm so impressed with their character in the face of such loss and devastation. These people have something so many of us can learn.

[@user-bf5fd7qo4j]

That is my ancestral home. My heart is breaking.😢 We are a strong and resilient people and by the grace of God, we will bounce back.

[@andriadobbs6774]

God bless you all. Many fervent prayers

[@megaqueenbee7421]

God Bless

[@debbieg217]

Amen❤🙏☝️

[@22lilacsky]

They aren't letting survivors on Maui build after almost a year! 😡

[@lilmike2710]

​@@22lilacskyThat's because Maui was deliberate. In order to make way for the "15 minute cities" that our current administration has planned with the Chinese. With an added bonus of pizza and hot dogs for the elitist scum so they would agree to it.

[@beet5800]

Dear young man, your food truck is gone, your restaurant gone, both you and your mom lost your home. Good thing is, you are both safe, and the world is watching and we care!!!

[@user-vq7xd4fd3p]

BULL

[@Evan-ii7cv]

​@user-vq7xd4fd3p "If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say it"

[@aliyahrjoseph4130]

@@gyportcharlotte👀 how yu know its real

[@joannelarose8198]

A beautiful comment.

[@ReneeAboagye]

@@gyportcharlottegosh just show empathy and less judgment! Like is that so darn hard!

[@AsijkDniw]

I appreciate you speaking with the people, observing their unwavering energy, and emphasizing their needs. Bless you, and bless them.

[@abbiefranc5459]

Thank you, Jonathan, for your courage to shoot this video in the path of that monster of a hurricane, and the first hand account of the devastation of this beautiful island, Cariacou:( One of the gentlemen said he had a strong feeling that a hurricane was coming and that there's more to come. I can say that he is right because we are living in perilous times, the great tribulation, nothing like we've ever seen before. And we have to brace ourselves for the impact of what's to come. My heart is glad to see our people still have a smile on their faces because what was lost is only material. May God keep their spirits lifted.

[@libertyone5853]

This IS one of the reasons EVERYONE should count their blessings. My prayers go out to these people!

[@nayon9379]

🙏THE GOSPEL OF THE WORD OF ALMIGHTY GOD "the last age in which God is saving man from the imminent destruction of this old world" (The kingdom walks in the midst of mankind, it is formed in the midst of mankind, it stands in the midst of mankind; no force can destroy My kingdom. When the sign of My new beginning is revealed to the masses, how will humanity react? I now walk in the midst of My people, I dwell in the midst of My people. Now, those who have true love for Me, such a person is blessed; blessed are those who submit to Me, they will surely remain in My kingdom; blessed are those who know Me, they will surely hold power in My kingdom; blessed are those who desirewith Me, they will surely be saved from the chains of Satan and they will enjoy the blessing of Me; blessed are those who can renounce themselves, they will surely enter My possession, and inherit the reward of My kingdom. I will bless those who are satisfied with My words; surely they will be the pillars that will raise the top of My kingdom, surely they will have an incomparable reward in My house, and no one will be like them. Have you accepted the blessings given to you? In the midst of darkness, you will certainly not lose the light that guides you. Surely you will be the master of all beings. Surely you will be victorious before Satan. You will surely be strong and steadfast in the land of Sinim.) Almighty God said The KINGDOM expands in the midst of mankind, it is formed in the midst of mankind, it stands in the midst of mankind; NO FORCE can DESTROY My KINGDOM. Among My people who are in the kingdom of the present, who among you is not a person who mingles with people? Who among you lies outside the human condition? WHEN the SIGN of My NEW BEGINNING is REVEALED to the MASSES, HOW will HUMANITY REACT? You have SEEN with your OWN EYES the STATE of MANKIND; SURELY you NO LONGER HOPE to ENDURE forever in this WORLD? I now WALK in the MIDST of My PEOPLE, I DWELL in the MIDST of My PEOPLE. NOW, THOSE who have TRUE LOVE for Me, such a PERSON is BLESSED; BLESSED are THOSE who SUBMIT to Me, they will SURELY REMAIN in My KINGDOM; BLESSED are those who KNOW Me, they will SURELY HOLD POWER in My KINGDOM; BLESSED are those who DESIREWITH Me, they will SURELY be SAVED from the CHAINS of SATAN and they will ENJOY the BLESSING of Me; BLESSED are those who can RENOUNCE THEMSELVES, they will SURELY ENTER My POSSESSION, and INHERIT the REWARD of My KINGDOM. I will REMEMBER those who WORK for My SAKE, I will EMBRACE with JOY those who SPEND for My SAKE, I will GIVE PLEASURES to those who SACRIFICE to Me. 🙏 I will BLESS those who are SATISFIED with My WORDS; SURELY they will be the PILLARS that will RAISE the TOP of My KINGDOM, SURELY they will have an INCOMPARABLE REWARD in My HOUSE, and NO ONE will be LIKE them.🌷 Have you ACCEPTED the BLESSINGS GIVEN to you? Have you LOOKED for what was PROMISED to you? 🙏 UNDER the GUIDANCE of My LIGHT, you will SURELY BREAK free from the STRANGLEHOLD of the FORCES of DARKNESS. In the MIDST of DARKNESS, you will CERTAINLY NOT LOSE the LIGHT that GUIDES you. SURELY YOU will be the MASTER of ALL BEINGS. SURELY you will be VICTORIOUS before SATAN. 🙏🛑 WHEN the KINGDOM of the GREAT RED DRAGON is BROKEN, YOU will CERTAINLY STAND in the MIDST of a GREAT CROWD to WITNESS My VICTORY. You will SURELY be STRONG and DURABLE in the LAND of SINIM. Through the SUFFERINGS you ENDURE, you will INHERIT the BLESSING that COMES from Me, and My GLORY will SURELY SHINE all WITHIN the UNIVERSE. 🙏💐 From "The Word, Vol. 1. The Manifestation and Work of God. God's Words to the Whole Universe, Chapter 19 Fulfillment of (John 1:1) and (Ezekiel 2:9-10), (Revelation 19:9,13) 📥Calling and leading everyone to His lowered Kingdom or Church because it is still standing on earth in the holy place in the air/ youtube "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD 💐 this is the fulfillment of what He said to Peter 2,000 years ago, recorded in (Matthew 16:18'19). This is the the only Church of each one of our spirit that we must listen to or eat and drink like how we eat, dress and sleep every day so that He can guide us and change us by rejecting the evil attached by satan so as to be perfect, having attained eternal life that will enter the coming replacement of the New Heaven and New Earth. 💌

[@Miaholmes4952]

These people are incredible.

[@andrefuller4698]

Which island is dis ?

[@jacquelinegreer1616]

The island is Carriacou, it is an island in Grenada.

[@user-yl3mp7um6k]

The are STUPID

[@user-yl3mp7um6k]

@@jacquelinegreer1616 Same island as last time a hurricane came through.

[@LedaJones-v8c]

It’s a West Indian mentality, we move forward and not dwell on the past. We don’t rewind, we are always grateful for our lives.

[@That_Donut_Dude]

Bot, this isn't even west india

[@GTKJNow]

@@That_Donut_Dude How can u say that when the account was just created today 😃

[@quandaviousgooch4726]

​​@@That_Donut_DudeIt is a bot, but if you didn't know, the Caribbean is also known as the West Indies

[@That_Donut_Dude]

@@quandaviousgooch4726 oh my bad, i didn't know they were also called the west indies. I thought the bot was talking about the west of india

[@skyjacksonA1]

The fact that 149 liked this comment scares me

[@richard1835]

You did a great job documenting this tragedy and getting the message out to the world that the people of Carriacou need help.

[@amrayabaptiste2933]

Carriacou, physically, will never be the same but guys, y'all will build back better. We Grenadians are resilient ppl. We're here for you C'cou ❤

[@Convicted-Troll]

😂😂😂

[@Trollzarefunny]

@@Convicted-Troll Oh Ivan hush

[@Cwra1smith]

Yea it will but it's going to take a while. I said the same thing about St. Martin that was run over by a Cat 5 in 2017 but the island has popped back. Still some rebuilding to do but the whole place was a wreck and most of the trees were gone.

[@nicolemiller6519]

May this lovely island rebuild. I'm praying they get all the resources needed to restore them.

[@rachelwinter1404]

It will take some time but they will rebuild. Grenada was able to so will the people of Carriacou.

[@marlenepollard4982]

The caribbean islands come together and assist each other in time of needs . This is who we are .

[@jervelbully908]

Definitely! We are one people🇩🇲

[@jairomunoz4191]

I'm in Puerto Rico your sister island aswell, how can we help Marlene? and Yes We are one People, Somos todos uno 🤝🤝💪💪

[@marlenepollard4982]

​@@jairomunoz4191I am in Canada . I am sure the Grenadian community are making plans to assist .

[@summaz_]

They already are, pretty sure CARICOM is mobilizing in Trinidaf

[@marlenepollard4982]

​@@summaz_ Guyana have already made humanitarian arrangements for St. Vincent and The Grenadines also Grenada , Petite Martinique and Cariacou. I am sure Trinidad will do the same and other Islands.

[@pastorpatricia5014]

It's amazing how they keep such a positive attitude while experiencing such devastation. My heart felt prayers are for everyone.

[@savitalochan3603]

I have been to 10 of these beautiful Caribbean Islands.. The ppl are strong, positive.. they smile with strangers.. those Islands were so clean & beautiful... I am sure they all will rebuild..& bounce back... Beautiful Caribbean ppl.. Love & best wishes from Trinidad..

[@HollyBynoe]

The spirit, the love, the audacity, the joy, the trauma, the loss, the sheer open hearts. We can learn a lot from Carriacou.

[@tahiriap.collins3052]

Kayaks are lovely, generous happy people....

[@HollyBynoe]

@@tahiriap.collins3052 Yes, Grenadines people make different. #grenadinesstrong.

[@marlaforbes3135]

Theyre smiling to be alive. Resilience is real.

[@RLSouza83]

Agree with you here in south of Brazil pass tornadoes and cause destruction search in youtube

[@danielmartin7838]

That’s right! What the hell else you gonna do?

[@nayon9379]

🙏THE GOSPEL OF THE WORD OF ALMIGHTY GOD "the last age in which God is saving man from the imminent destruction of this old world" (The kingdom walks in the midst of mankind, it is formed in the midst of mankind, it stands in the midst of mankind; no force can destroy My kingdom. When the sign of My new beginning is revealed to the masses, how will humanity react? I now walk in the midst of My people, I dwell in the midst of My people. Now, those who have true love for Me, such a person is blessed; blessed are those who submit to Me, they will surely remain in My kingdom; blessed are those who know Me, they will surely hold power in My kingdom; blessed are those who desirewith Me, they will surely be saved from the chains of Satan and they will enjoy the blessing of Me; blessed are those who can renounce themselves, they will surely enter My possession, and inherit the reward of My kingdom. I will bless those who are satisfied with My words; surely they will be the pillars that will raise the top of My kingdom, surely they will have an incomparable reward in My house, and no one will be like them. Have you accepted the blessings given to you? In the midst of darkness, you will certainly not lose the light that guides you. Surely you will be the master of all beings. Surely you will be victorious before Satan. You will surely be strong and steadfast in the land of Sinim.) Almighty God said The KINGDOM expands in the midst of mankind, it is formed in the midst of mankind, it stands in the midst of mankind; NO FORCE can DESTROY My KINGDOM. Among My people who are in the kingdom of the present, who among you is not a person who mingles with people? Who among you lies outside the human condition? WHEN the SIGN of My NEW BEGINNING is REVEALED to the MASSES, HOW will HUMANITY REACT? You have SEEN with your OWN EYES the STATE of MANKIND; SURELY you NO LONGER HOPE to ENDURE forever in this WORLD? I now WALK in the MIDST of My PEOPLE, I DWELL in the MIDST of My PEOPLE. NOW, THOSE who have TRUE LOVE for Me, such a PERSON is BLESSED; BLESSED are THOSE who SUBMIT to Me, they will SURELY REMAIN in My KINGDOM; BLESSED are those who KNOW Me, they will SURELY HOLD POWER in My KINGDOM; BLESSED are those who DESIREWITH Me, they will SURELY be SAVED from the CHAINS of SATAN and they will ENJOY the BLESSING of Me; BLESSED are those who can RENOUNCE THEMSELVES, they will SURELY ENTER My POSSESSION, and INHERIT the REWARD of My KINGDOM. I will REMEMBER those who WORK for My SAKE, I will EMBRACE with JOY those who SPEND for My SAKE, I will GIVE PLEASURES to those who SACRIFICE to Me. 🙏 I will BLESS those who are SATISFIED with My WORDS; SURELY they will be the PILLARS that will RAISE the TOP of My KINGDOM, SURELY they will have an INCOMPARABLE REWARD in My HOUSE, and NO ONE will be LIKE them.🌷 Have you ACCEPTED the BLESSINGS GIVEN to you? Have you LOOKED for what was PROMISED to you? 🙏 UNDER the GUIDANCE of My LIGHT, you will SURELY BREAK free from the STRANGLEHOLD of the FORCES of DARKNESS. In the MIDST of DARKNESS, you will CERTAINLY NOT LOSE the LIGHT that GUIDES you. SURELY YOU will be the MASTER of ALL BEINGS. SURELY you will be VICTORIOUS before SATAN. 🙏🛑 WHEN the KINGDOM of the GREAT RED DRAGON is BROKEN, YOU will CERTAINLY STAND in the MIDST of a GREAT CROWD to WITNESS My VICTORY. You will SURELY be STRONG and DURABLE in the LAND of SINIM. Through the SUFFERINGS you ENDURE, you will INHERIT the BLESSING that COMES from Me, and My GLORY will SURELY SHINE all WITHIN the UNIVERSE. 🙏💐 From "The Word, Vol. 1. The Manifestation and Work of God. God's Words to the Whole Universe, Chapter 19 Fulfillment of (John 1:1) and (Ezekiel 2:9-10), (Revelation 19:9,13) 📥Calling and leading everyone to His lowered Kingdom or Church because it is still standing on earth in the holy place in the air/ youtube "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD 💐 this is the fulfillment of what He said to Peter 2,000 years ago, recorded in (Matthew 16:18'19). This is the the only Church of each one of our spirit that we must listen to or eat and drink like how we eat, dress and sleep every day so that He can guide us and change us by rejecting the evil attached by satan so as to be perfect, having attained eternal life that will enter the coming replacement of the New Heaven and New Earth. 💌

[@teoncorbett1329]

The fact they still have a smile on their face is very uplifting may god bless them

[@suzymetcalfe7704]

What a beatiful community, I truly hope they get the aid to help them rebuild their lives.

[@joelvanwinkle5976]

I like how the people of carriacou come together and help each other survive during a disaster instead of losing their humanity

[@erinhilliard9347]

I knew nothing about this place before yesterday. Now I know everything I need to know. You are strong, resilient and beautiful people. You will overcome.

[@semoneg2826]

Same here

[@OfficialLineOverLine]

This is why I feel comfortable having a home base away from any severe natural disaster. Prayers to everyone!

[@keats4972]

Caribbean people are so incredibly resilient. Despite losing EVERYTHING. With possible hurricanes on the way. They still find ways to keep on keeping on! I experienced my first hurricane Irma in 2017. The people here in Saint Martin are the same. Just incredible. These people need your help in any way possible.. The aftermath is tough! My heart and prayers go out to you all. ❤️ You will rise again.

[@traceecoltes2460]

@KEATS4972 GOD TOOK HIS TIME WHEN HE CREATED US. ITS IN OUR DNA. WE RISE AND RISE AND RISE AGAIN AND AGAIN.

[@keats4972]

@@traceecoltes2460 absolutely! Strength and power and prayers throughout this hurricane season.

[@YellowSkarmory]

It's remarkable how strong these people seem to be. I don't know if I've seen people that do smile as much or are as optimistic in the wake of a disastrous storm like this.

[@JustG1980]

It’s the spirit of the Caribbean people🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@denisefarmer366]

Unlike Americans who display nothing but self pity after this type of tragedy. These island folks are an inspiration at least to me.❤

[@quentinvalentine7752]

Hoping for a quick recovery but wow these people have such a positive outlook on life.

[@jervelbully908]

It's really a Caribbean thing. We smile throughout the storms 🇩🇲

[@rachelfrght3841]

The characteristics of us Caribbean people. We might go through the worst but always keep positive. Life is precious.

[@kristinessTX]

These people are so gentle and so beautiful… And all of them have smiles on their face through the devastation. Their strength is all inspiring.

[@kenishawharwood354]

Thank you sir for the grace you've shown to our people in our most vulnerable moment. Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique is a Tri island state in the Caribbean. I was born and raised in Grenada but currently reside in the U.S. Like most Grenadians living in tne diaspora, we are heart broken, and devastated with the path of destruction #Beryl left behind in our nation. We stand 100% with and by our people, especially Carriacou who beared the brunt of the hurricane. Even though Beryl left catastrophic destruction, we are still feeling very blessed, as no lives were lost on the island thus far. The smile on our faces in the midst of total destruction is because we value life more than material things. We understand that once we have the breath of life, we can build and rise again. We are a resilient people. Hurricane ivan crippled our island 20 years ago, where 90% of our homes were completely destroyed. Yet we dusted ourselves off, united as one people, and rebuilt an even stronger nation. Likewise with Beryl, 20 yrs later, we will once again, dust ourselves off, unite as one, and rebuild stronger than ever 💪 #Grenada #Carriacou #PetiteMartinique #WeWillRiseAgain🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩

[@Raelven]

I spent six weeks on Grenada in 1986. I truthfully cried when it was time to leave. I intentionally missed my flight to have one more day. I also spent time on Barbados, eight weeks the sane year. Both islands were absolute paradise, not in the sense of western paradise, luxury, riches, comfort. Paradise in the sense of realness, kindness, attunement with nature, and a community, quick to laugh, willing to give you the last of their food if you were hungry, or give their shoes if you had a long walk. I am sure it is the same on this island. I wish I knew which organization is trustworthy to donate to. I am going to do some research and post back if I find one.

[@jasonthewatchmansson8873]

Hopefully, St. George's is giving top priority to Carriacou.

[@kenishawharwood354]

@Raelven I smiled from ear to ear reading what you've said about our people, and yes it's just as you've described. Thank you for speaking oh so highly of us. I'm working on getting a list of legit organizations to which donations can be made for our people. Soon as I do, I'll come back and post it here. Once again thank you, and do come and visit Grenada soon🇬🇩🇬🇩

[@kenishawharwood354]

@@jasonthewatchmansson8873 Yes, Carriacou is Grenada's number one priority at the moment. We will rise again🇬🇩

[@rachelwinter1404]

I am from Grenada currently living in the U.S. We definitely stand with Carriacou and Petite Martinque. They will rebuild better and stronger. Looking for a legit organization to donate to.

[@SheriApproved]

Devastating yet they are so positive and grateful. Thanks for sharing this 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@JonathanPetramala]

Yes they are, humbling.

[@rosythebigragu2486]

Prayers sent to all you guys ! All their smiles is mind blowing. We can learn alot.

[@rochellevaz8903]

The people's attitude is simply amazing. Keep smiling and I pray you receive the help you need as quickly as possible.

[@fearandloathingmedia2051]

I've lived in Florida my whole life, I feel like all Caribean and Gulf of Mexico people know what this is like. These people do need help. I'm waiting for an audited fundraiser to donate to. This is still technically happening as this is filmed.

[@Petunia3001]

Yup, ready for donation the moment I hear they are organizing and collecting 💔

[@bedstuypopupcinema812]

​@@Petunia3001...In total agreement 4Sure!❗👋🏽

[@Petunia3001]

@@bedstuypopupcinema812 I’m looking into it now, just wondering who to go with so the money given will go to the people. If I find something good, I’ll come back with a link.

[@growthandunderstanding]

What is the best way to learn of an audited fundraiser?

[@Jane-kp3xr]

@@growthandunderstanding : I do know with Red Cross there is a new Rule after 9/11, you can say 'Where you want your donation is to go". Hope it is still the same. But I have the same question as you. Beware of WHO you Donate to.

[@jmy7799]

Carriacou will rise from the ashes. May the Lord be with you. Your residents are a very positive people.

[@philbill4958]

The attitude of these people is nothing short of amazing. Makes me feel so humble.

[@kellyhenkel9387]

What an amazing example of people. Just beautiful.

[@patriciamartin5402]

I am blown away by the indomitable spirit of the people of Carriacou. May God help them to get the help needed to go on.🙏🏾

[@johnrhodes5914]

Yes. God has done so much for them already.

[@moneymanifestation9505]

Yet not smart enough to build their homes out of concrete 😂don't feel sorry for stupid

[@LisaGrealish]

Mr. Petramala thank you for providing this awareness and documentation more accurately accessible to the general public.

[@MrTesfayesus]

Seems like he travels to areas in crisis to film and report.

[@lenamendoza447]

I’ve never heard of this island before, but I’ve fallen in love with the spirit of their people after watching this. Thank you for capturing this, I pray they get all the help they need asap and rebuild their beautiful home 🙏🏽

[@HeimiSoirn]

I'm grateful that you provided this.

[@donnamarsh3474]

Amazing journalism! 🤯 Glad you did the before video yesterday to see the full extent of damage. 💔

[@JonathanPetramala]

Thank you

[@KlisrColi]

Their island is destroyed, but their spirits are joyful. It is rare to find such beauty and community. Like many others, I'm in prayer. We now need to locate trustworthy groups and provide our assistance to them. We appreciate you letting us see it as it is, unadulterated.

[@BondJamesBond...]

No one deal with disasters and pain better than Black folks, we've been through it our entire lives and we'll continue to push forward. I love my people.

[@aftermathsample305]

Bless these people omg. They seriously got the best attitude anyone can have at a time like this.

[@rolandopinder3847]

In the bahamas we have a saying " if you don't laugh you'll cry" and that's just that with these people. Thank God for life everything can be rebuilt, here in the Bahamas we have had our fair share of storms but we are still here.

[@allisonholland8981]

They're smiling because they're thankful that they still have life.. They made it through and are still alive.. Thank You Lord

[@AlamarMeraglim]

AMEN 🙏🙌 JESUS

[@user-lo7eo3nt6t]

Why did the Lord and Jesus send them the hurricane in the first place?

[@highway2heaven91]

@@user-lo7eo3nt6tThe Lord didn’t send the hurricane. The hurricane just formed in the sea and happened to hit the island. God brings peace not destruction.

[@Year1BanditTA]

​@@user-lo7eo3nt6t It wasn't an "act of God", but an act of Satan. Study the Bible (especially the book of Job) to know the character of God and then you will better understand why He allows suffering in this world. We are in the middle of a great controversy and soon it will be over. Satan will be judged and then destroyed, God will be vindicated and restore this earth to the perfect state in which he created it (Revelation chapters 20, 21 & 22).

[@jayvonnoelsmith8445]

Yes thank you Lord

[@alexgarofalo8247]

Thank you for this! Because of your video, and folks comments, we know now how to help!

[@carolmurray5048]

Thanx Johnathan the people you interviewed absolutely delightful

[@user-vt6vu4ff7q]

I'm in tears watching this , and it's not only for the devastation....its just seeing how the people are still so humble and grateful to be alive. This is so heartbreaking.

[@lovelovelioness6859]

I love the attitude of these men. Blessings to you all.

[@tobysmom6362]

First I want to send many hugs and prayers to these people. They are amazing what strong willed resilient people. Still smiling although they lost a lot they still know the value of life vs possessions. Sending lots of love. Y’all are truly inspiring.

[@toyaolli3779]

The smile is a sign of resilience.

[@rdee7406]

These people are stronger than I’ll ever be. I’d be devastated and I’m a grown man. I want to visit here one day.

[@michaelforbes4069]

I love these people so much! What great attitudes we can learn from.

[@suzanettenurse5531]

These people are so filled with gratitude and hope.

[@zesss2027]

I could not hold back the tears. Carriacou, Petite Martinique, Grenada..we love you!! We will rebuild😭 thank you for showing those of us who could not get updates right away. Thank you

[@lisagood6805]

I'm from Homestead, Florida and lived through the aftermath of hurricane Andrew 1992, my heart breaks for these people. The shock of seeing everything destroyed in a few short hours scars you for life.😢❤

[@denisefarmer366]

It's my hope that we Americans would be inspired from these island people's response to tragedy. All I've seen in US is tears and self pity after material devastation from storms. Our hearts and minds need work, a realignment of priorities.

[@shellykissoon9777]

This show us how appreciative we should be to be alive despite our circumstances

[@pamelajacques3921]

What an incredible community! Beryl is a beast, and it is heart-wrenching that it hit the hardest on one of the smallest islands in the Caribbean!

[@juncrow2007]

Jonathan, thanks for your sensitive reporting. Hurricane Beryl's devastation of Carriacou has been barely mentioned on British TV, except to mispronounce the island as "Caribou" - yes really! The resilience of Caribbean people in adversity is beautiful, emotional and impressive to see. Thanks again.

[@pattiwhite9575]

My friend went to Japan to help after their devastating tsunami. She said that all the people were extremely smart about handling to debris. Very methodical of putting everything into sections. One big area for roof tiles, another for lumber, etc. The people also were handled. All the able bodied adults (women and men) put to work, grannies were setup to be babysitters, Others cooks for chow lines. My friend was blown away how organized the whole thing was. Hope the island can do the same. Don't destroy off the debris. Put it in piles and use it for the most needed jobs on only the best shelters. Invest in fixing up the strongest bldgs for now. They will need to be shelters for a time. There needs to be strong organized people working together for all sections of island.

[@swayback7375]

No offense to anyone but I don’t think anyone is going to come anywhere close to be as organized, methodical as the Japanese. But you’re not wrong about any of that, hopefully these incoming systems aren’t too bad

[@nayon9379]

🙏THE GOSPEL OF THE WORD OF ALMIGHTY GOD "the last age in which God is saving man from the imminent destruction of this old world" (The kingdom walks in the midst of mankind, it is formed in the midst of mankind, it stands in the midst of mankind; no force can destroy My kingdom. When the sign of My new beginning is revealed to the masses, how will humanity react? I now walk in the midst of My people, I dwell in the midst of My people. Now, those who have true love for Me, such a person is blessed; blessed are those who submit to Me, they will surely remain in My kingdom; blessed are those who know Me, they will surely hold power in My kingdom; blessed are those who desirewith Me, they will surely be saved from the chains of Satan and they will enjoy the blessing of Me; blessed are those who can renounce themselves, they will surely enter My possession, and inherit the reward of My kingdom. I will bless those who are satisfied with My words; surely they will be the pillars that will raise the top of My kingdom, surely they will have an incomparable reward in My house, and no one will be like them. Have you accepted the blessings given to you? In the midst of darkness, you will certainly not lose the light that guides you. Surely you will be the master of all beings. Surely you will be victorious before Satan. You will surely be strong and steadfast in the land of Sinim.) Almighty God said The KINGDOM expands in the midst of mankind, it is formed in the midst of mankind, it stands in the midst of mankind; NO FORCE can DESTROY My KINGDOM. Among My people who are in the kingdom of the present, who among you is not a person who mingles with people? Who among you lies outside the human condition? WHEN the SIGN of My NEW BEGINNING is REVEALED to the MASSES, HOW will HUMANITY REACT? You have SEEN with your OWN EYES the STATE of MANKIND; SURELY you NO LONGER HOPE to ENDURE forever in this WORLD? I now WALK in the MIDST of My PEOPLE, I DWELL in the MIDST of My PEOPLE. NOW, THOSE who have TRUE LOVE for Me, such a PERSON is BLESSED; BLESSED are THOSE who SUBMIT to Me, they will SURELY REMAIN in My KINGDOM; BLESSED are those who KNOW Me, they will SURELY HOLD POWER in My KINGDOM; BLESSED are those who DESIREWITH Me, they will SURELY be SAVED from the CHAINS of SATAN and they will ENJOY the BLESSING of Me; BLESSED are those who can RENOUNCE THEMSELVES, they will SURELY ENTER My POSSESSION, and INHERIT the REWARD of My KINGDOM. I will REMEMBER those who WORK for My SAKE, I will EMBRACE with JOY those who SPEND for My SAKE, I will GIVE PLEASURES to those who SACRIFICE to Me. 🙏 I will BLESS those who are SATISFIED with My WORDS; SURELY they will be the PILLARS that will RAISE the TOP of My KINGDOM, SURELY they will have an INCOMPARABLE REWARD in My HOUSE, and NO ONE will be LIKE them.🌷 Have you ACCEPTED the BLESSINGS GIVEN to you? Have you LOOKED for what was PROMISED to you? 🙏 UNDER the GUIDANCE of My LIGHT, you will SURELY BREAK free from the STRANGLEHOLD of the FORCES of DARKNESS. In the MIDST of DARKNESS, you will CERTAINLY NOT LOSE the LIGHT that GUIDES you. SURELY YOU will be the MASTER of ALL BEINGS. SURELY you will be VICTORIOUS before SATAN. 🙏🛑 WHEN the KINGDOM of the GREAT RED DRAGON is BROKEN, YOU will CERTAINLY STAND in the MIDST of a GREAT CROWD to WITNESS My VICTORY. You will SURELY be STRONG and DURABLE in the LAND of SINIM. Through the SUFFERINGS you ENDURE, you will INHERIT the BLESSING that COMES from Me, and My GLORY will SURELY SHINE all WITHIN the UNIVERSE. 🙏💐 From "The Word, Vol. 1. The Manifestation and Work of God. God's Words to the Whole Universe, Chapter 19 Fulfillment of (John 1:1) and (Ezekiel 2:9-10), (Revelation 19:9,13) 📥Calling and leading everyone to His lowered Kingdom or Church because it is still standing on earth in the holy place in the air/ youtube "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD 💐 this is the fulfillment of what He said to Peter 2,000 years ago, recorded in (Matthew 16:18'19). This is the the only Church of each one of our spirit that we must listen to or eat and drink like how we eat, dress and sleep every day so that He can guide us and change us by rejecting the evil attached by satan so as to be perfect, having attained eternal life that will enter the coming replacement of the New Heaven and New Earth. 💌

[@Paul_C]

​@nayon9379 and here you are, praising your lord instead of doing something that actually helps. Bible fascist have this need to preach instead of helping.

[@raffaelerispoli1590]

Well, it would be a good idea to fly in a Japanese experts squad to lead and coordinate. Given the reoccurence of these events, Japanese could be involved in courses and seminars. Personally lived in Virgin Gorda for a while and went through hurricane Irma. I hope somebody in charge will come to the same conclusion. Best wishes to the people of Carriacou

[@Ashley-bm9gc]

@@raffaelerispoli1590definitely that would be ideal. Japan is a massive land mass in comparison to carriacou. The population isn’t even 20,000 persons

[@tsbell8984]

Wow. That comment from the man who answered the question as to why the people could still have a smile on their faces and saying it was perhaps because they were, “not dwelling on what happened but dwelling on how to move forward,” is powerful. My prayers are with these people.

[@MisieRoz]

Thanks for this content! Humble and deep! These ppl has a level of resilience I have rarely seen before. Any of them has complain, they have already accepted their situation. They are ready to rebuild. So much respect for them ! I will help, don’t know how yet, but I will.

[@akowboyshippielife7405]

I’m from Pensacola Florida and went through many hurricanes there including Ivan, but Michael did the worst I have ever seen and moved out west because of it!👍💪🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤠 P.S. Don’t forget that Creator uses things like this to bring His people together!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤠

[@user-dv9qy3bw7i]

Thank you for sharing .you are a real hero .you are brave you risk your life just to bring us this update of the hurricane .

[@christophercollins9333]

Thank you for sharing this to the world. You make the news channels look very second rate in their coverage; thank you for letting everyone see these amazing people… they are unbelievable.

[@marjoriegopee595]

Thank God for life. It is heartbreaking. No one is ever prepared for a natural disaster May the people of Carriacou receive all assistance needed.

[@marybaer4660]

They are such strong people. They are just thankful to be alive. God Bless them.

[@_lifewithsimmy_]

God Bless Carriacou and the people! To still have a smile on their face and be optimistic shows how resilient they are 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💛💛💛 May they get all the help they need at this time 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@phillylepheana9256]

Bro all the people there have the same energy of positivity,honestly amazing to see

[@1701what]

I feel very strongly for the gentleman with the top knot who, in the last video, remembered how it was upon his parents to be worried as the storm hit. He was feeling anxious because it was now his turn to be in charge as tragedy struck. He was working so hard to batten down the hatches, but it all came to naught. So devastating.

[@99skyroxx]

Resilience. Unbelievable. They have no idea right now how heroic they are by simply standing & speaking & not breaking. Like Wow. Prayers & hopes for recovery. Great reporting.

[@denisefarmer366]

Unlike so many Americans, there's no self pity in these people, whose spirits and minds are beautiful.❤

[@karlad4082]

The Islanders resilience and positive attitude is so inspiring and heart warming. Beautiful people. Thank you for sharing this video. 🙏🏼

[@BondJamesBond...]

Utterly heartbreaking. Sending prayers and love from your brothers and sisters here in Saint Lucia. We understand that we could have been you.

[@repentantsoul4213]

I can help a little. If we all contribute a ‘little’ it can make a difference. People need water, food, shelter, literally everything. Tell us where to send $$$ that will actually get to the PEOPLE. My heart breaks for these gentle people. We love you & are praying for you. Sending a big Texas hug 👐🙏💕✝️

[@naDu4653]

I love these people! They’ve lost everything, and yet they still smile, shellshocked but happy.

[@lazyvagabond3267]

Unbelievable power, thank you for showing the before and after. The people have amazing spirit amidst so much carnage.

[@MichelleKamyszek]

Thank q for this video. Lets get the word out , and pray for those in the path.

[@adlihkristopher2906]

My prayers goes out to everyone affected by hurricane 🌀 Beryl 🙏

[@gillianbates2853]

Thank you so much for your coverage Jonathan. My family live there and we have not heard from them. Thank you for your work. It is truly appreciated.

[@SiouxieSioux]

I cannot believe how positive they are being!!! These people are strong amazing people. I hope they get the help they need to get the situation to bounce back to normality ❤❤❤❤

[@cesarvega3882]

Remarkable people, they don't complain, they are grateful to be alive and keep their smile and good spirit. God bless them.

[@evogta]

Thank you for making this video. Cariacou has to be among the friendliest places in the world. I walked past that church once as service was finishing and was greeted with a smile and pleasant "good evening " by over 80 people. The church building is gone, but the warmth remains!

[@RtoioBnoiy]

Putting up videos like these helps greatly! The entire globe is aware, and assistance is on its way. Bless you all.

[@charleshoward9644]

Thanks for sharing, prayers for the wonderful people of this island and that much aid as possible come!

[@stormyseas2day]

First I'm so happy y'all survived this terrible storm. I was waiting for an update from you I watched you & your friend when you arrived there. I'm from Virginia. I'm praying for everyone there. 🙏🙏. I'm watching the rest of your video now. You know they are smiling because they are alive. You can always rebuild but you can't get your life or your loved ones' life back.

[@JonathanPetramala]

Thank you 🙏