Robert Montague resigns as government minister

Robert Montague has resigned as a government minister, days after a report from the Integrity Commission said as minister of national security, he knowingly granted gun licenses to people with a criminal history.

In a release, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said he met with Mr. Montague, who tendered his resignation with immediate effect.

"Minister Montague expressed that it was a privilege to have had the opportunity to serve at the highest levels of government," noted the prime minister.