SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Bureau Ombudsman is pleased to announce that Mr. Johishi Romney has assumed the position of Secretary-General, effective September 1, 2026, following a recruitment process facilitated by crmLINK.
Mr. Romney succeeds Mr. Randolf Duggins, who served as Secretary-General from 2015 until his appointment as State Councilor for Sint Maarten in the Council of State of the Kingdom on 1 October 2025.
As Secretary-General, Mr. Romney is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination and overall performance of the Bureau under the authority of the Ombudsman, and advises the Ombudsman on strategic, administrative and governance matters.
Mr. Romney holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Master of Science in International Public Management and Public Policy and brings over ten years of experience in Sint Maarten's public administration, most recently as Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Justice.
His career has spanned strategic policy development, Kingdom relations, institutional coordination and reform, including an advisory role in the reform of the detention sector and development of the new prison facility, in cooperation with United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). He also served as a member of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard Presidium.
Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel welcomed the appointment: "Mr. Romney's record shows he understands both the demands of public administration and what it takes to build institutions that truly serve people. He brings fresh thinking as well as deep experience, and I am confident he will help push the Bureau forward into its next chapter. I am delighted to welcome him to the team."
Mr. Romney stated: "It is an honor to join the Bureau Ombudsman and contribute to the work of an institution that helps ensure people are heard and treated fairly by government. I look forward to working closely with the Ombudsman and the team, while remaining clear about the boundaries our independence requires."
The Bureau Ombudsman remains committed to promoting proper administration and ensuring the people of Sint Maarten are treated fairly by government.
