IN order for tourism to be developed effectively in Western Province, peace must be balanced as well, said the province Acting Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Vincent Eria.

He said it is up to the province to come up strong in terms of peace because in order for its tourism boost to develop smoothly, security is its backbone as well.

“When peace and harmony prevail and we can control our security, tourism can be well developed in the province,” said the Acting PPC.

Yesterday during explaining the importance of the Crime Prevention Strategy Committees being set up to promote peace in the province was when the Acting PPC also touched on this area to broaden the security role knowledge towards tourism developments as well.