Jamaica gov't minister resigns amid investigations (AP)

KINGSTON, Jamaica ? Allegations that a $400 million road project has been mismanaged have led to the resignation of a Jamaican Cabinet minister.

Transport Minister Mike Henry issued a statement late Tuesday announcing he is resigning due to "ongoing attacks" on the management of a five-year initiative launched in 2010 to upgrade rutted roadways.

Henry says he has "nothing to hide" and looks forward to the conclusion of an independent review of the program ordered by the prime minister.

Henry did not calls Wednesday.

He is the second casualty of the controversy. National Works Agency CEO Patrick Wong resigned this month after the auditor general issued a report raising numerous concerns about mismanagement.

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