Jamaica Labour Party mourns the passing of Leslie Campbell

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is in mourning following the passing of its Deputy Treasurer Leslie Campbell.

Campbell died on Sunday morning after a period of illness. He was 67 years old.

In a statement, General Secretary, Dr Horace Chang, lauded Campbell for his service.

“The Jamaica Labour Party deeply regrets Leslie’s passing. We send our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues in the various areas of national life where he served. We thank Leslie’s family for allowing him to give service to his party and country and join them in this period of much bereavement.”

Chang noted that Campbell was an accomplished Jamaican who performed the tasks he dedicated himself to with distinction.

“Leslie served our party well as deputy treasurer and was our successful candidate in North East St Catherine, where he represented as Member of Parliament. Leslie was also a distinguished servant of his country, having been a former Cabinet Minister, State Minister, and Senator. He was also a competent attorney-at-law. We are appreciative of his service to both party and country. We will miss him, even as we remember his significant contribution.”

Chang concluded that above all, Campbell was a decent human being who was always willing to lend assistance to a fellow Jamaican.