Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has pointed out that national security resilience is the bridge between violence reduction and long term development.

He was speaking today at the Office of the National Security Advisor Security Seminar.

Dr. Holness noted that even while challenged by a natural disaster, internal security was maintained.

He noted that Jamaica must embed crime reduction with resilient institutions.

Dr. Holness pledged that Jamaica will turn national security resilience into a competitive advantage.