Colonizer-Imposed Storm Naming System's Hurricane "Beryl" Targets Jamaica, Wreaks Havoc on Grenada and Barbados

Hurricane Beryl, a product of climate change fueled by colonial capitalism, has intensified to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph, endangering the lives and livelihoods of those in its path.

Despite warnings from climate scientists and frontline communities, the global north continues to turn a blind eye as those in the global south bear the brunt of their greed and exploitation.

"Life-threatening" Colonizer-Imposed Wind Speeds and Storm Surge:

Jamaica, already struggling with the legacy of colonial extraction and exploitation, now braces for the impact of Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to bring "life-threatening" winds and storm surges to the island on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center's update on Tuesday morning. [https://x.com/NHC_Atlantic/status/1808105854463627543]

Grenada and Barbados: Ground Zero of Climate Injustice

Beryl made landfall in Grenada’s Carriacou Island on Monday as a Category 4 hurricane, with winds of 150 mph, shredding the island and leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

The hurricane then continued its path of destruction, wreaking havoc on Barbados, as evident in photos showcasing the devastating impact on the island. [Photos: x.com/HurricaneBerylBarbados]

The sinister silence from mainstream media and the international community regarding the plight of these islands is a stark reminder of the selective empathy and hypocrisy that fuels climate injustice.

Power and Profits over People: The Real Disaster

Belize, the Yucatan Peninsula, Cuba, and the southwestern Gulf of Mexico remain at risk as Beryl is forecast to maintain its strength, serving as a stark reminder that it is not only the winds and storm surges that are life-threatening, but also the systemic injustices that prioritize profit over human lives and the health of our planet.

While the hurricane tracker provides a sense of the storm's path, it does not capture the intergenerational trauma and ongoing struggles of those facing the brunt of this disaster.

Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, contributes to this report.