Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has pointed to the importance of having reduced homicides, so that the tourism sector can be bolstered.

He was speaking at the Pinnacle Tower One Topping Out Ceremony in Montego Bay, St. James. 

Dr. Holness said next years projection is for homicides to fall below the regional rate.

This, he hopes will provide security guarantees to tourists.  

He underscored that the government will continue efforts at achieving public order.