KINGSTON, Jamaica — PRIME Minister Portia Simpson Miller has left for London to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the 30th Olympiad. Simpson-Miller, who left the island this afternoon, was invited by the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) and the Jamaica Athletic Administrative Association (JAAA).

She said there was much significance in the Games in this 50th year of Jamaica’s Independence and 64 years after McKenley, Wint and others “blazed a trail of glory at our first participation in the Olympics in London in 1948.”

“Once again, all roads lead to London, and I am expecting the Jamaican team to perform to the best of its ability and it is only fitting that we give them all the necessary support during the Games,” said Simpson Miler.

She is expected to participate in a welcome flag-raising ceremony at the Olympic Village and meet with the Jamaican athletes before participating in the official opening ceremony.

Simpson-Miller will return on Saturday. During her absence, Omar Davies, Minister of Transport, Works and Housing will be in charge of the Government.