The hurricane is believed to have claimed 14 lives in St Lucia and there are fears that the death toll could rise as one area is still cut off from the rest of the country.

Islanders who jetted off at half-term cannot fly back from St Lucia because the airport is currently closed because of flooding. Carol Canavan, a retired solicitor, is one of those currently stranded with her partner, Stephen.

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