of Hurricane Andrew, but the Red Cross said said money is desperately needed to rebuild its storm-battered homes.

"We have the food and water situation under control,'' said Mrs. Marina Glinton, director general of the Bahamian Red Cross. "But we usually procure our building supplies through Miami, and they obviously can't spare any right now.'' Mrs. Glinton reported that many people are camping out in tents on their properties until they are able to make the necessary repairs to their homes.

Others have relocated to live with relatives.

"Everyone is coping well,'' she said. "There's a very good community spirit here. The greatest need at the moment is to get the homes rebuilt.'' Bermuda Red Cross spokesman Mr. Bill Manuel told The Royal Gazette that donations to the organisation's Disaster Relief Fund have been very moderate so far.

He expressed hope that contributions will increase soon. Donations can be deposited in the fund at any local bank. Contributors are reminded to clearly write "Bahamas'' on both checks and deposit slips.

A team from the Bermuda Electric Light Company has been working with Bahamian and Jamaican linesmen to untangle the Island's electrical system.

Mrs. Glinton said that about 60 percent of Eleuthera has had its electricity restored. The Belco team is expected to remain in the country for another two weeks.

Government is still awaiting instructions from Bahamian authorities. Various forms of aid are being considered, but at the present time, no formal assistance programme has been set up.