The islands’ vulnerability has roots deep in the exploitative systems forced on them by colonialism, from slave-based land policies to ill-suited development that put lives in harm’s way.

The colonial powers changed how Caribbean people ... such as installing storm shutters or purchasing solar-powered generators. They often live in marginal and disaster-prone areas, such as steep ...

Even the word ‘hurricane’ comes from Huracán, a Taino and Mayan word denoting the god of wind. Advertisement The colonial powers ... such as installing storm shutters or purchasing solar ...