An international charity has reportedly lashed out at the Bermuda Government, claiming it hasn't lived up to its promise to donate money to Haiti.

ONE is alleged to have sent an e-mail to supporters stating that Bermuda is one of many nations that has not delivered on its pledged support.

A Government spokesman yesterday called the claims "baseless and reckless".

The Royal Gazette was unable to contact the charity for comment.

Dozens of nations promised millions of dollars to help impoverished Haiti following a devastating earthquake in January.

Government joined with the West Indian Association to hold a telethon, 'To Haiti with Love', which raised more than $100,000.

The charity ONE is dedicated to battling poverty around the world. It recently sent an e-mail to supporters claiming Bermuda, along with such nations as the US and the UK, hasn't paid its promised share.

"When Haiti was devastated by the earthquake in January, government pledges of support poured in," read the e-mail.

"Many of us made our own commitments and delivered upon them, so I'm mortified that six months on, only ten percent of their pledged support has actually been delivered.

"Only four countries (Australia, Brazil, Estonia and Norway) have followed through – meaning that Haiti's recovery is effectively paralysed.

"Bermuda is one of many who have yet to pay up."

The e-mail asks recipients to sign a petition to the leaders of the countries yet to give the promised aid.

As of last night, more than 12,000 people had signed.

Government yesterday insisted that the cash had been paid.

A spokesperson said $102,000 was raised through the telethon and just over $94,000 successfully collected – all of which was donated to organisations helping Haiti.

"The Government can confirm that the funds were evenly distributed among four charities.

"Information circulating to the contrary is baseless and reckless.

"These organisations were the Caricom Disaster Emergency Management Agency, the Salvation Army, Philip Rego's 'Feed my Lambs' and Haiti Health Village.

"Each charity received a total of $23,640 and all of the beneficiaries received their monies in June."

The spokesman said ONE should have continued its efforts to help the people of Haiti – instead of wasting energy attacking the Bermuda Government.

"Instead of focusing on the good work that was done to assist the Haitian recovery efforts, such careless rumours only serve to diminish the generous and selfless acts of all those in the community who donated.

"It is regrettable that originators of such fabrications would rather spend their time and efforts vilifying the Bermuda Government instead of using their energy on more productive means – such as doing all they can do as individuals to assist the Haitian people."