Fyre Fest Victim Forgives Founder

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EXUMA, BAHAMAS – Some Exuma residents in a state of déjà vu, with the emergence of Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland this week reigniting anger and skepticism about his intentions to hold another event in The Bahamas.

It’s been five years since the Exuma festival left residents cash-strapped and hoodwinked.

Exuma Point Beach Bar and Grill Owner Maryann Rolle is suggesting McFarland be forgiven and allowed to return to The Bahamas in order to repay the many Exuma vendors from the failed festival five years ago.

McFarland was jailed for six years after a failed concert event never took place.

In a statement Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Chester Cooper said government will not endorse or approve any event associated with McFarland. 

He added he is considered a fugitive, with several pending complaints made against him with the Royal Bahamas Police Force.