The Government of Jamaica will accord an Official Funeral to former State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and former Member of Parliament, Mr. Leslie Roy Campbell, in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation and his enduring contribution to public life.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Fellowship Tabernacle, 2 Fairfield Avenue, Kingston 20.
Mr. Campbell, who passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the age of 67 following a period of illness, dedicated his professional and political life to national development and the advancement of the Jamaican people. A respected attorney-at-law and public servant, he served in several important capacities, including Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Member of Parliament for North East St. Catherine, Senator, Chairman of the Sports Development Foundation, and Deputy Treasurer of the Jamaica Labour Party.
Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness said Mr. Campbell’s contribution to Jamaica reflected a deep commitment to service and country.
“Leslie Campbell served Jamaica with humility, professionalism, and dedication throughout his years in public life. He made a meaningful contribution to national development, particularly through his work in Parliament, foreign affairs, and Diaspora engagement, and will be remembered as a committed and principled leader,” the Prime Minister said.
During his tenure with responsibility for Diaspora Affairs, Mr. Campbell played a leading role in strengthening Jamaica’s engagement with Jamaicans overseas, advancing the National Diaspora Policy, and supporting the work of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council. He also helped to guide key international and virtual engagements during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Diaspora Sustainability Symposium and the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference.
The Government honours Mr. Campbell as a distinguished son of Jamaica whose legacy of service, dignity, and compassion will endure.
Prime Minister Holness and the Government of Jamaica extend sincere condolences to relatives, friends, colleagues, and all those mourning his passing.
