Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has challenged the country to aim for a greater reduction in murders for 2026.
He believes a more than 50% reduction in murder is possible.
Constable Noel Maitland will return to court today, when the matter relating to the death of media influencer Donalee Donaldson, resumes.
The case is being heard before Justice Leighton Pusey.
Former Prime Minister, Bruce Golding has urged the Caribbean region to baton down amid tensions involving the United States and Venezuela.
Since last September there has been tension between both countries with U.S. strikes on a number of alleged drug boats resulting in the deaths of scores of persons.
Noting that under the national clean-up initiative, attention is being placed on western parishes which were hardest hit, Mr. Williams says the efforts are going well.
Mr. Chuck made the call earlier today at the annual Custos Church Service at the Mandeville Baptist Church in Mandeville Manchester.
The minister emphasized that if these persons choose to keep the weapons, they will face the law.