Long Island Member of Parliament Adrian Gibson has publicly criticized the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA) for its failure to deliver essential hurricane relief supplies to the island, describing the situation as “disgraceful,” “deeply disappointing,” and “unacceptable.” In a recent Facebook post, Gibson revealed that he personally donated tarps to Island Administrator Jandile Archer, with Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) officers present, to assist residents whose homes were severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa. Despite repeated assurances from the DRMA, no relief supplies have been sent to Long Island, leaving residents struggling with shortages of tarps, construction materials, and other critical resources. Gibson emphasized that the people of Long Island deserve timely and adequate support during this recovery period. DRMA Executive Chairman Alex Storr responded by stating that officials are collaborating with the island administrator to assess needs and plan to dispatch supplies soon. He noted that RBDF officers are already on the ground conducting assessments and repairs but could not provide a specific timeline for the arrival of relief items. Hurricane Melissa, which struck The Bahamas in late October, was one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the region, causing widespread devastation across several islands, including Long Island, San Salvador, and Cat Island. The storm left many residents without electricity for days and severely damaged homes and infrastructure. Local officials have warned that the prolonged lack of assistance could exacerbate the already dire living conditions for affected families.