KINGSTON, Jamaica— – Lloyd Bogle on Friday, displayed his multiple entry British visa, which grants him entry to England. When he visited the Jamaica Observer today, he told OBSERVER ONLINE that he is extremely happy to have been granted the visa. (PHOTO: BRYAN CUMMINGS) … Read entire article »

By Kimmo Matthews—  BOGLE… left Jamaica in 1957—   THE British High Commission in Jamaica has asked United Kingdom Immigration authorities to give urgent attention to the case of Lloyd Bogle, the 64-year-old Jamaican who has been living in England for more than 50 years and who, because of his immigration status, is now stranded here after a two-week visit. “We are aware of the case. I was sorry to read about Mr Bogle’s situation today,” British High Commissioner David Fitton told the Jamaica Observer yesterday after seeing the newspaper’s front page story. “I have asked colleagues in UK Visas and Immigration to review the case urgently. I cannot really comment any further on an individual case for reasons of privacy,” Fitton added. Bogle, who left Jamaica in 1957 when he was seven years old, arrived … Read entire article »