Prime Minister Highlights Transformation in Public SafetyPrime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there was a marked transformation in public security, felony violence, and organised crime in Montego Bay, St. James, seen to the complete nation.
He recalled 2017 when St. James endured greater than 200 murders, forcing the Authorities to declare a State of Public Emergency, amongst different measures, to carry issues below management.
“These interventions diminished murders, and we’ve maintained these good points for a number of years,” he stated, citing present knowledge as proof of a marked transformation.
The Prime Minister was talking to enterprise leaders and tourism stakeholders on December 10, throughout a tour of the virtually accomplished 28 flooring of Tower One in all The Pinnacle.
This 12 months, St. James has recorded a 42.5 per cent drop in homicides, following declines of 19 per cent in 2024 and eight per cent in 2023.
Jamaica’s nationwide murder price has improved markedly, dropping from about 50 per 100,000 folks to roughly 25 per 100,000, inserting the nation among the many area’s decrease crime price leaders.
Dr. Holness emphasised that sturdy reductions in crime are important if Montego Bay is to fulfil its financial potential.
“For The Pinnacle and for Montego Bay to succeed in their full potential, we should proceed reducing the homicide price and safeguarding citizen safety and public order,” he stated.
“If we keep this progress, the Hip Strip – Jimmy Cliff Boulevard – will accommodate extra guests and locals having fun with the world. It’s about security and seamless experiences… that’s what our guests demand,” the Prime minister continued.
Overlooking the Montego Bay marine reserve, the non-public Pinnacle group might be dwelling to 4 elegant residence towers, villas, sports activities and leisure services, outlets and eating places.
Tower One’s 100-metre top makes The Pinnacle the nation’s tallest constructing, setting a brand new benchmark for luxurious residential improvement.
It’s the first part of a US$450-million master-planned improvement by LCH Improvement Ltd, in partnership with Accor/Ennismore.
