ROSEAU – There were reports of shots being fired at Parliament this afternoon just as proceedings ended for lunch.
Dominica News Online reported that protesters tried to break through barricades around the Parliament building.
It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the shots.
Protesters had gathered close to the Parliament building under the watchful eyes of the police to express their displeasure over a Bill to amend the House of Assembly (Elections) Act. (BN)