Former Ombudsman Arlene Brock will be the general counsel for the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission, it was announced this morning.

Ms Brock served as Ombudsman for more than eight years and as the director and vice-president for the Caribbean and Latin America at the International Ombudsmans Institute.

Richard Schuetz, the commission’s executive director, said: “Chairman Alan Dunch and the other members of the Casino Gaming Commission gave me clear instructions to assemble the best and the brightest individuals available to assist in the introduction of regulated casinos in Bermuda.

“Having Ms Brock join our team abundantly indicates that we are on target with that goal. Ms Brock will be an integral person in helping to make certain that our activities will operate at the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and to ensure that the casino experience will enhance the tourism profile of the Island, and increase investment and employment for the people of Bermuda.”

Ms Brock herself said: “I look forward to working with the commission and commission staff to realise the goal of introducing casino gaming into Bermuda with the highest level of integrity and best practices.”