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Anti-vaxxers sign petition to cease vaccinations in VI

- gives Gov't 72 hours to meet with the people
A group of residents led by radio talk show host Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage' has signed a petition calling on the Government of the Virgin Islands discontinue its COVID-19 vaccination programme in the territory as well as look into the alleged discrimination against unvaccinated persons in the workplace. Photo: JTV News/Facebook
Some of the persons in support of the petition against vaccination and discrimination against the unvaccinated in the Virgin Islands. Photo: JTV News/Facebook
Some of the persons in support of the petition against vaccination and discrimination against the unvaccinated in the Virgin Islands. Photo: JTV News/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A group of residents led by radio talk show host Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage' has signed a petition calling on the Government of the Virgin Islands discontinue its COVID-19 vaccination programme in the territory as well as look into the alleged discrimination against unvaccinated persons in the workplace.

The anti-vaxxers have also given the government a 72-hour ultimatum to sit with residents to discuss their concerns.

This morning, July 12, 2021, Burnett, accompanied by a handful of persons, turned up at the Office of Governor John J. Rankin, CMG where they submitted the first copy of their petition.

The petition was reportedly collected by the governor’s security staff.

The group then moved to the Office of the Premier but were met with locked doors as everyone is currently working remotely.

The Premier’s copy; however, was received by the Office of the House of Assembly (HoA), along with the copy for the Leader of the Opposition Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8).

What do the ant-vaxxers want?

Before today, the anti-vaxxers have been active on social media condemning the vaccination programme, while using conspiracy theories and unfounded medical claims to dissuade the population from taking the vaccine.

Some of the conspiracy theories are that the vaccination is meant for population control; is infecting persons with the coronavirus; is a profit-making scheme; is an experiment; and that governments worldwide are being paid to distribute the vaccine.

In a JTV News report, Burnett said: “We turned into our leaders a document accompanied by a few thousand signatures. Anything we are asking today of our government is nothing that is not already granted to us in the law, the constitution and the international human rights.”

According to Mr Burnett, they are asking the government to do several things.

“We are asking the government to please stop the discrimination in the workplaces of employees that’s vaccinated and unvaccinated. We are asking them to halt the issuing of vaccines presently until we understand what exactly is going on and what is the effect on people.

“We have also asked them to stop the greedy bill immediately, very important, and we have also asked for the Minister of Health to meet with the public within 72 hours to redirect a course of action that is more in line and fitting with the people of the Virgin Islands.”

Mr Burnett did not say exactly how many persons have signed the petition.

78 Responses to “Anti-vaxxers sign petition to cease vaccinations in VI”

  • Fools (12/07/2021, 18:48) Like (45) Dislike (102) Reply
    So you have a petition and not relating numbers fools
    • vi (12/07/2021, 20:24) Like (46) Dislike (25) Reply
      Why is he wearing a mask he making me sick
      • @vi (13/07/2021, 13:50) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        Yall always trying to find things to use against people just so you can hide the guilt. This proves when people are upset they don't even think. Do you even know where he was going or what he was planning to do after this whole episode? Suppose he was headed to the garage afterwards to buy new tires. He would need a mask to get inside.Make sure you use your head next time you post a comment like this. (Hotep)
    • Village idiots (12/07/2021, 20:39) Like (91) Dislike (32) Reply
      Maybe they could all sign them up to go back to school and get an education at the same time.
      • Education? (13/07/2021, 02:39) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      • @village idiots (13/07/2021, 05:42) Like (10) Dislike (11) Reply
        The saying, 'it takes one to know one', comes to mind. Perhaps an idiot would accept everything and question nothing so they are far from idiots.

        Similar movements are happening across the globe. Are they idiots also?

        https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/the-right-to-refuse-the-vaccine/article_3165d434-e35d-11eb-be5b-3fdc58e82522.html
        • Jane (13/07/2021, 11:44) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
          @@village idiots
          Yes, happy to confirm that idiocy is not unique to BVI and those people round the World are also idiots. Go ahead and do your research as long as that research is in proper peer reviewed medical journals not facebook, youtube or your crazy auntie. True wisdom, as Socrates said, is to know you know nothing. I know that spending some time googling on my phone ain't wisdom compared to decades of academic study by scientists. Smart people follow the science. Idiots follow second-rate radio DJs.
      • Ohh (13/07/2021, 16:11) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        I so agree
  • Pathetic (12/07/2021, 18:51) Like (50) Dislike (23) Reply
    Asking someone to please do something in 72 hours is hardly an ultimatum! It’s barely a timeline.
  • NICK (12/07/2021, 19:07) Like (64) Dislike (138) Reply
    world news:France covid: vaccination mandatory for all health workers .please BVI,don't stay behind.
    • Thanks Nick... (12/07/2021, 22:18) Like (40) Dislike (27) Reply
      Thanks for that info Nick...This government have been moving soft and timid, How can you have unvax workers in your health System...Making it worst they help spreading the vax hate, yet still on government Payroll....
      • Wonder (13/07/2021, 07:04) Like (8) Dislike (10) Reply
        I wonder where your facts are for your statement?? If you have the vaccine ends up positive and have no symptoms are you not likely to spread it also? Get sense and understanding go read and research!
  • CRAZIES (12/07/2021, 19:10) Like (96) Dislike (19) Reply
    Crazy Lot. Since its a conspiracy why are you wearing a mask. The mind is a beautiful weapon to waste.
    • @ crazies (12/07/2021, 20:18) Like (64) Dislike (18) Reply
      Sòoo true I literally just thought the same thing then stumbled on your comment. A real damn clown this guy ...
  • Ha Ha (12/07/2021, 19:11) Like (44) Dislike (22) Reply
    total waste of time
  • q (12/07/2021, 19:14) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    WELL MA BOY.
  • Mango Man (12/07/2021, 19:19) Like (84) Dislike (22) Reply
    Dis stupid MS should carry a petition to stop mixing white powder with weed that got he all revel up. Bradda go and buy some soap and deodorant with listerine and stop you rassishness.

    My Tortola full a idiota mah bouy!
  • high grade (12/07/2021, 19:27) Like (14) Dislike (11) Reply
    no wonder the united kingdom busy in this place our own people so full of folly one thing we love to run down to the house which simply reenforce our inability to deal with leadership skills: the good thing about it the young man is european & african
  • lmao (12/07/2021, 19:28) Like (47) Dislike (31) Reply
    Thousands have signed, thousands will die to.
    • 007 (12/07/2021, 19:59) Like (17) Dislike (11) Reply
      I wonder how many signed their names and how many made their mark.
    • @lmao (13/07/2021, 05:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Is that what you've been told. So we will just ignore the recovery rate as if those people never existed.
  • Eagle Eye (12/07/2021, 19:28) Like (37) Dislike (19) Reply
    You're a complete waste of time. Go give back all the vaccines in your body that you were giving as a child growing up. Do that first then come to the table let us discuss the latest vaccine. (Covid-19 vaccine) return the vaccines presently in your body and come let's talk.
  • Cheetos (12/07/2021, 19:31) Like (86) Dislike (16) Reply
    Heritage is like another virus. Please find a vaccine for this disease in our society. I call him Mr. Nastiness!
  • Well Sah (12/07/2021, 19:45) Like (68) Dislike (19) Reply
    Discontinue the vaccination? Really? Why? That thing helping to save ppl lives and you and some mf want to stop it. Meh son get your acts together and start to promote the vaccine because it saves lives many lives. Could be yours next it saved.
  • Rubber Duck (12/07/2021, 19:50) Like (67) Dislike (25) Reply
    This person has serious mental health problems and should seek help immediately.
  • lol (12/07/2021, 19:50) Like (45) Dislike (14) Reply
    I’m actually surprised these people can write at all based on the idiotic stuff that comes out of their mouth. Oops Bill Gates paid me to say that. Lol Dumb @$$3s
  • Reader (12/07/2021, 19:50) Like (62) Dislike (6) Reply
    While i respect the movement of everyone i look at simple things that matters when trying to do something like this. Young brother if you trying bring across a decent argument to the persons who are runing this territory i don't believe your dress code was the appropiate one. I know you have heard the saying "you only get one chance to make a first impression." So that itself is self explanatory. Don't take what im saying as an offence. Look at it more as a lil advice. Your onto something which i highly respect. On another note when your on the radio my brother and going live. It is very highly of you to keep your composure as a radio host within all topics. All them bun fire talk and cursing and ended people calls abruptly when the caller on air saying something you don't agree with, talks about your person and your ways of somewhat a person we can safely call rude with no sort of home training and a dictator.
  • good (12/07/2021, 19:51) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Move ..
  • Lion heart (12/07/2021, 19:59) Like (53) Dislike (17) Reply

    Boy go smoke you weed and sit your half breed @## down with you bull sh**.....people dying from this virus and you on here talking bull sh** .....vaccines are a part of life for years its nothing new....done with the conspiracy nonsense...the government should not even pay you no attention ...like you not getting enough of it on air.

  • fake (12/07/2021, 20:03) Like (39) Dislike (19) Reply

    Bring the fake signatures crazo!

    Like people really behind this man with he sh**.

    • Really? (13/07/2021, 05:25) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      No, that signature sheet is misleading. I AM VACCINATED!!! I TOOK THE JAB a long time ago. I signed it bc it spoke to persons in the community losing their jobs over not taking the vaccine and I believe that is WRING.
  • .... (12/07/2021, 20:04) Like (59) Dislike (15) Reply
    most annoying radio personality
  • lol (12/07/2021, 20:08) Like (63) Dislike (17) Reply
    So what about those of us that want the vaccine. How can this fool talk for us. He need to be taken off the air. whether you agree with government or not the disrespect and name calling he does is just not on. Any sponsors should pull out
    • @ lol (12/07/2021, 20:51) Like (26) Dislike (9) Reply
      just for your information big-man father is white need i say more!!! The old proverbial chip on his shoulder: the first place the rastaman went was to the governor
    • mass report (13/07/2021, 09:31) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
      Please mass report his tola radio on facebook for false information-health, so facebook can take down his radio station. He is a termite in the society that is trying to eat up the innocent mind of our kids with all his lies and cursing. He is a virus that infects the minds of the community by spreading false information.
  • vi (12/07/2021, 20:20) Like (24) Dislike (8) Reply

    We don’t negotiate with @##h***s

  • Reader (12/07/2021, 20:25) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    I note that the article ended by saying it was not certain how many persons signed the petition. I believe that was an oversight, as the article did clearly state that 'thousands' signed the petition.
    • Just to clarify… (12/07/2021, 20:49) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
      He said it had that number, the reporter can’t confirm this is correct…
      In a JTV News report, Burnett said: “We turned into our leaders a document accompanied by a few thousand signatures…”
  • My girl (12/07/2021, 20:26) Like (33) Dislike (11) Reply
    Poor fella he will run out of steem soon
  • Andn (12/07/2021, 20:46) Like (39) Dislike (12) Reply
    BVI fast becoming a laughing stock with these jokers
  • smh (12/07/2021, 20:57) Like (46) Dislike (17) Reply
    Who gives him the Rights to make such a Demand. If he doesn't believe in the COVID Theory then so be it. Don't take the damn vaccine, but don't infringe on the Lives of Others. He needs to go shut his damn mouth and take a seat ( in insolation) under a tree. These folks don't realize the travesty of their behaviors.
    • NO COMMENT (13/07/2021, 05:47) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
      https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/the-right-to-refuse-the-vaccine/article_3165d434-e35d-11eb-be5b-3fdc58e82522.html
  • Dotish Man (12/07/2021, 22:01) Like (76) Dislike (40) Reply
    From the time this man open his mouth and start talking you know he is ignorant and stupid.He will be just fine with his nonsense.
  • Jane (12/07/2021, 22:54) Like (28) Dislike (14) Reply
    I must ask, why employers don't want unvaccinated persons working for them? Do they think they will spread it to vaccinated workers and they will die?
    • Hmm (13/07/2021, 14:33) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes. Wouldn’t you be worried if your staff came to work and made everyone else sick?
  • wise up (13/07/2021, 00:22) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    I wonder who sponsor the Radio program?this dude is totally disrespectful and out of order.Please go learn to dress and talk properly pls.
  • samuel (13/07/2021, 00:47) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Ignorance is bliss. It’s only a matter of time before people are told you cannot travel unless you are vaccinated. To be or not to be is a personal choice but if you chose not to get the vaccine you cannot dictate to employers. Employers have rights to .
  • Richie (13/07/2021, 01:50) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    It's actually surprising that people listen to or follow this person who is desperate to be somebody. Cindy must be his teacher.....
  • streets (13/07/2021, 03:35) Like (12) Dislike (8) Reply
    Heritage and Kishma just making themselves look like sick mentally retarded people what just like to run them mouth. Stay humble and wise.
    • @streets (13/07/2021, 10:34) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      You can't put Kishma in the same bracket as this i****. Kishma is talking sense and opening up the eyes of the people to what is really going on. She wants EDUCATION, she wants ACCOUNTABILITY, she wants better for the BVI. Kishma also did a good live the other day saying she DID vaccinate and urging people who were not vaccinated to be educated about it properly before making their decision.
  • ? (13/07/2021, 05:58) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    You cant fix stupid.
  • Thinking Out Loud (13/07/2021, 06:25) Like (22) Dislike (4) Reply
    I don’t know about anyone else, but I am TIRED of hearing people like Heritage and disrespectful Picko Moff. Same sh$t different days. I stopped listening to their foolishness a long time ago. Heritage is a part of the problem why people don’t want to get vaccinated; feeding his conspiracy theories to the public.
  • In his defense (13/07/2021, 06:26) Like (10) Dislike (8) Reply
    I do not support his behavior at times but the heading is misleading as he did mention a few other topics he is fighting like the “greedy bill”, discrimination by employers with the laying off of unvaccinated workers, and wanting a meeting with the Health Minister.
  • king (13/07/2021, 06:28) Like (8) Dislike (28) Reply
    Keep up Jah works king.I am behind you 100%
  • Deterrence (13/07/2021, 06:35) Like (13) Dislike (6) Reply
    The Covid virus is a deterrence for BVI tourism. This guy is worse than the virus.
  • pull (13/07/2021, 06:46) Like (14) Dislike (7) Reply
    Pull you adfrom.his radio show. Stop paying this fool to be an idiot!!!!!!
  • @ Jane (13/07/2021, 07:01) Like (13) Dislike (9) Reply
    They have been deceiving ppl that the anti-vaxxers are the cause of the spread and the outbreak, when it is the other way around. If God be for us who can be against us
  • karl (13/07/2021, 07:11) Like (18) Dislike (9) Reply
    Mehson this MS stupid. You is blood but u ignorant no ras. Clear example as to why interracial breeding always ends up with genetic misfits and weirdos. The whites dont want him and the blacks think he a poppy show. This is the same dude that believes thousands of children were taken in submarines owned by bill clinton to support human trafficking. Also believe the vaccine was part of a cabel of a deep state. Dude gtfoh with that BS. You stupid, ignorant and smell horrible. Wise up my boy.
  • Vaxxer (13/07/2021, 07:17) Like (10) Dislike (14) Reply

    Clearly this dude was m***** when he was a child. What a waste of 9 months.

  • bbc (13/07/2021, 07:56) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    it is all about money in the bvi once cash flow gets interrupted some folks gets hysterical; poor covid 19 getting the blame for all and everything
  • hmmm (13/07/2021, 08:00) Like (9) Dislike (12) Reply
    90% of the same people who’s here bashing Heritage behind a fake username are the same who who be encouraging him on his platform. None of you have the testicles to tell him how you really feel in your face or on his Facebook page with your actual names. Hiding behind a fake username saying what you’re saying have no value! Ah set of p**ks
  • hmmm (13/07/2021, 08:05) Like (15) Dislike (13) Reply
    At least we have someone willing to get up and do something he's obviously passionate about. Than sit down here and make heinous comments on the guy like any of you better than anyone. Quick to tear down your own instead of help. What's for you will be for you.
    • king Kong (13/07/2021, 11:06) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      Ted Bundy was passionate about serial killing - we going to give him credit for following his passion?

      Not sure 'passion' should be praised if its totally misplaced and borne from a place of ignorance.
  • Granola (13/07/2021, 09:58) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Fruits
    &
    Nuts
    &
    Flakes
  • always (13/07/2021, 10:28) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    Keep the positive vibes always my Brotha.
  • Wha the H... (13/07/2021, 11:05) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    What is wrong with these people. I bet Mr. Floyd Burnett aka "Heritage" and his family , relatives and friends had the Vaccine
  • No idea (13/07/2021, 11:17) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    No idea this dude was so out of touch. What got me is when he said the FBI are the ones doing all the killings in the BVI. If that statement didn't prove what an idiot this dude is then I don't know what will.
  • indigenous (13/07/2021, 12:37) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    What heritage exactly is he claiming? And who does he think he is representing? I'm curious.
  • Thinking Out Loud (13/07/2021, 20:34) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    If “Bill Gates “ ever finds a vaccine to stop foolishness please mr Heritage. Be the first in line. You are delusional !! Time to lay off the grass !
  • de beoy (13/07/2021, 21:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    looking likes... controversy is king
  • Wow look at da comments... (14/07/2021, 05:30) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Boy Herit the people dem on yo, Some will take the vaccine and some won't, But the vaccine is not a 100 percent as u all know, you can have both jabs and still get the VIRUS, the choice is yours, if there's hidden agendas in the vaccine people who have taken it will find out in a few years, I live in the UK so I know what's going on.... and also folks uno be aware that the UK is looking to FULLY take over TOLA, for the ones who don't know, just remember also in this life you always question, challenge and do your own research, you don't just accept things because it's given by the Government/media, that's how you get fooled and brainwashed, don't be lazy.
  • lol (14/07/2021, 09:23) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    what a munt !
  • Blind leading the blind (15/07/2021, 13:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes all of you follow and believe someone who thinks the earth is flat. He is an idiot


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