But Barbadians are acutely aware that climate change means more active and powerful Atlantic hurricane seasons - and it may be just another year or two before the fishing industry is struck again.

When Beryl lashed Barbados, the island's fishing fleet was devastated in a ... As we look out at the coastline from a dilapidated beach-hut bar, he says the island's sands have shifted before ...

Yet these were the lucky ones. At least they can be repaired and put back out to sea. Many others sank, taking entire family incomes with them. When Beryl lashed Barbados, the island's fishing fleet ...