Bermuda Ombudsman Seeks More Staff | Bermuda News

Bermuda’s Ombudsman is calling for two more staff to tackle a growing backlog and speed up case resolution, despite closing more cases than it opened in 2026. With just six employees handling 277 cases—including 52 carryovers—the office is stretched thin, even as new investigators joined late last year to help. The Ombudsman notes they handle more complaints than similar offices elsewhere, yet face delays that frustrate citizens. Real cases highlight the need: from a professional denied a certificate without explanation, to a land tax error costing thousands, to a person with mental health challenges needing extra support just to complete a form. The Bermuda Police Service led complaints with 19, followed by the Hospitals Board and Planning Department. The office remains committed to reducing the backlog and building public trust—despite past staffing requests going unapproved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/317ddbb546d09589