The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica guarantees the fundamental rights and freedoms of every person. Section 10 upholds the right to freedom of expression, while Section 8 ensures protection under the law.

Emo News is deeply concerned and outraged by the incident of police mistreatment that occurred on March 19, 2025, near Fort Young Hotel in Roseau. The actions of the Assistant Commissioner of Police (AG) and other officers involved represent not only a violation of constitutional rights but also an unacceptable abuse of power by those sworn to protect and serve.

Since 2015, Emo News has been committed to reporting news and live events from Dominica to the world. From covering Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Maria to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carnival, the World Creole Music Festival, funerals, police drug burns, press conferences, and many other events, we have brought Dominica to a global audience with a proud record of free and fair journalism.

We firmly believe in the words of Aung San Suu Kyi: “The press is the guardian of the public interest, and the independent press is the guardian of the public interest.” At Emo News, we take seriously our duty to inform the public, hold power to account, and report on events without fear of persecution or mistreatment.

No one should suffer mistreatment at the hands of law enforcement—especially a member of the free press. We demand full accountability, a thorough and impartial investigation, and justice for Soanna Benjamin. Furthermore, we call for urgent reforms to prevent such violations from recurring and to protect both the public’s right to know and our right to report the news.

Emo News stands firm in our commitment to justice, transparency, and human rights. We urge the responsible authorities to take immediate action to address this matter.

Emerline Anselm

CEO, Emonews Ltd