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'Heritage' apologises to Dr the Hon Wheatley on air

- over disrespectful comments made against the Minister
Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM morning radio host Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage' has apologised to, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) for perceived disrespectful comments made about him in the past. Photo: Facebook/File
In the past Burnett, and guest, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones has been accused of being ruthless towards the Minister and for making disrespectful comments, especially about his personal life. Photo: Facebook/File
In the past Burnett, and guest, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones has been accused of being ruthless towards the Minister and for making disrespectful comments, especially about his personal life. Photo: Facebook/File
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - Tola Radio VI host Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage' has apologised to Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) for perceived disrespectful comments made about him in the past.

Heritage made the apology on the Monday, April 11, 2022, edition of “Da Morning Braff” show with Hon Wheatley as a telephone guest.

According to the radio host, “If at any point in this season I have said things that might have been a little too far or a bit edgy, we know its all entertainment… but man to man, I apologise to you in front of the people them,” Burnett said.

“I love you as a brethren, I believe in you… Under your watch you guys funded 50% of getting the radio off the ground,” he added.

Host accused of being disrespectful 

In the past Burnett and guest, Rosemary C. Rosan has been accused of being ruthless towards the Minister and for making disrespectful comments, especially about his personal life.

Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) had previously challenged the radio show host to be more respectful on the air. 

“Despite the fact that you're very popular, you have a very popular programme, people love the programme, you have to be more cautious and more responsible with the things you say,” Dr Wheatley said on Monday, February 22, 2022.

25 Responses to “'Heritage' apologises to Dr the Hon Wheatley on air”

  • Sam (11/04/2022, 19:48) Like (24) Dislike (4) Reply
    at the end of day heritage is a smart man
    • Poli.Farmer (12/04/2022, 10:32) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
      Tell the minister the Poli.Farmer has NO Apology for him.
    • Seriously? (12/04/2022, 14:44) Like (5) Dislike (13) Reply
      Which part of he smart? You real jokey
    • Puzzle (12/04/2022, 22:37) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      So you fund Tola Radio and got it off the ground to attack the NDP when they went againt the wish of the people. Now the tables is turning and all of a sudden you want law and order? Do you think the youths are blind ? Do you think we are stupid?
  • one eye (11/04/2022, 20:30) Like (26) Dislike (11) Reply
    Finally he stop acting the fool before he kills his popular platform
    • wise man (12/04/2022, 13:18) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

      We need order when conducting an interview. Sam & Cindy need to get time to express their thoughts uninterrupted. Cindy must make her point and stop asking “Can I speak”?
      Just speak and not look for a chance to say ooh you see they are not letting me speak and they are always cutting me off. HBH please, please let Cindy and Sam express themselves before they lose their thought.
      However, when the public is calling in, they need to stay on topic and given the chance to express their views but not be interrupted unless, unless they are spreading false propaganda.
  • Honestly (11/04/2022, 20:50) Like (30) Dislike (0) Reply
    Heritage did what a true man would do. He apologized and now they both move on. Wheatley did good today on the show, he answered every question, he did good. Tola Radio is the number 1 radio show in the BVI. They have Fans that tune in all over the US and beyond. I live in Boston and I listen to the show on my drive into the City for work.
  • Would agree (11/04/2022, 20:54) Like (31) Dislike (10) Reply
    Heritage is a very smart man. You can’t run circles around him. Come straight or keep it moving.
  • Real Talk (11/04/2022, 20:56) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    There is so much you have gotten done by poking the needle in our government and person in high places,they to quiet you but keep real issues and real talk in the bvi you are what most people want to say but scared
  • Greg (11/04/2022, 21:19) Like (19) Dislike (16) Reply
    Heritage has to know his show is for listeners to call in and allow the callers to air their views amongst themselves. An emcee should not use their radio station to attack others, especially those who helped him get started. These shows are to educate, not berate people. If people want to come on the show to air their views, you have to know when to caution them and keep it respectful. So glad you were the bigger person and apologized man to man to Mr. Wheatly. No one's personal life should be attacked on your show and used as a stage to stroke their ego. You are learning though young man.
  • Love Alone (11/04/2022, 21:25) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Heritage! i’m so proud of you. Not mainly for apologizing to the Minister;Yet that was just the right thing to do; but very proud of how you handle today’s show. I know when you’re a bit unruly tons of people are here saying this and that; yet sadly there’s lack of support on this blog; says a lot about most of the people who blog on this site. I’ll recommend them taken a self detox. Great show keep it up - keep it professional.
  • Keep away (11/04/2022, 21:31) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
    Honestly! keep away from C***y and you’ll be fineZ As a rastaman you don’t need her energy around you. Stop letting her spirit used you for personal gain.
  • WE THE PEOPLE.......... (11/04/2022, 21:51) Like (5) Dislike (14) Reply
    Is this News Poor You VINO Find some news to report on
    • Madussa (12/04/2022, 07:45) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ We the people. Yes, this is news. We are a small island and like to be informed about everything around us, just like you checking in every day. Vino is our connection to everything.
  • lol (11/04/2022, 22:00) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
    They funded his radio program. The money about to flow and he wants to make sure that he in line to get some. Fraud he is.
  • hello (11/04/2022, 22:05) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    heads up at the end of the day the majority of persons living here are family so you do the maths

    more importantly elections might be around the corner
  • Windy (11/04/2022, 22:49) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Showda is the one that is courageous
  • Apologise for what.. (12/04/2022, 05:44) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Heritage moving soft ..Heritage and politicians need to listen to freedom FM in St Kitts from 530_6 in the morning to hear the negative attack and criticism the prime minister and politicians are getting with no apology.. Been a politicians the people's representative, the People's employees, People curse their friends and family for them some even become enemies, people stand in sun and rain to vote for them, now the people are unhappy with their performance they want to control their free speech and behaviour. . People will praise them when they do good, they just need to do good, then again when was the last time we had a do good, compassionate ethical visionary politician....? Keep the pressure on Heritage, we deserve better .Let thin skin people stay out of politics..
    • @ apologies (12/04/2022, 08:28) Like (6) Dislike (12) Reply
      thats the issue with some black peoples we enjoy speaking negative about our own

      one hardly hear the other Nationals residing here speaking negative about one another publicly

      Old slavery day went BUT that slavery mindset is deep in some black man and black woman

      House nigger
      Field nigger
  • Tongue and Teeth (12/04/2022, 06:11) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Tongue and teeth does fallout and be good again most of the time. Heritage and Sowande are family. Heritage is growing and understanding the art of politics and radio.
  • No joke (12/04/2022, 06:17) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Heritage got Tola Radio on lock. His morning show is good. I could guarantee you most may not admit it but they tune in to the show. I give him his props. HERITAGE IS HERITAGE, he ain’t trying to be someone he is not.
  • Fridge Full (12/04/2022, 08:10) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    He needs to keep up the good work
  • Crazy as a bat (12/04/2022, 08:41) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Cindy left the show for the second time!
  • LOOK BRO (12/04/2022, 09:37) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    AS LONG AS IT IS FACTS , IT SHOULD BE TOLD , FAMILY ,FRIEND OR FOE , IF YO WRONG YO WRONG / AND IF DO GOOD THEN YOU SHOULD BE GIVEN CREDIT FOR IT • TELL IT LIKE IT IS


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