Paul Burke
Paul Burke is the father of Rebecca Burke, a British woman who was detained in the United States for three weeks due to a visa mix-up. He publicly expressed concern about the conditions of her detention, describing them as 'horrendous,' and highlighted the lack of legal representation she faced while in custody. Paul Burke was actively involved in supporting his daughter's case, as her family raised funds to cover her legal fees and living costs during her detention.
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Paul Burke represented the Jamaica-Cuba Friendship Society as a former PNP general secretary.
Cuba awards Medal of Friendship to Simpson Miller | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-09-19
In the YO, I worked with Paul Burke when he was general secretary.
Danishka Williams offers St Ann SW a reset with ‘real change’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-20
Paul Burke is Lynagh's director of rugby at Epsom College.
British and Irish Lions: Tom Lynagh's road to the Australia 10 shirt
United Kingdom· 2025-07-18
Paul-Burke said in a statement that the restoration project is an incredible milestone.
Ōhiwa Harbour mussel beds thrive after mātauranga-led restoration
New Zealand· 2025-04-06
Paul Burke played a crucial role in Harlequins' victory by kicking four penalties in the 2004 European Challenge Cup semi-final.
‘I was given more opportunity at Harlequins than I ever was at Leinster’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-05
Paul Burke is Rebecca Burke's father who sought help from the media after her detention.
I was a British tourist trying to leave America. Then I was detained, shackled and sent to an immigration detention centre | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-05
Paul Burke, Becky Burke's father, stated that her detention was a misunderstanding.
"La ataron como si fuera Hannibal Lecter": la preocupación por las recientes detenciones de turistas que trataban de entrar a EE.UU.
Bolivia· 2025-03-21
Paul Burke posted on Facebook about his daughter Becky Burke being held at a detention facility.
Detentions of European tourists at U.S. borders spark fears of travelling to America
Canada· 2025-03-21
Paul Burke, Becky Burke's father, stated that her detention was a misunderstanding.
«La ataron como si fuera Hannibal Lecter»: por qué preocupan las recientes detenciones de turistas que trataban de entrar a EE.UU.
Venezuela· 2025-03-21Her father, Paul Burke, previously said she was being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 'in horrendous conditions'.
British tourist detained in US after visa mix-up returns to UK – reports | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-18