Victim: Forgive Fyre Founder, But Make Him Pay

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EXUMA, BAHAMAS – The reemergence of Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland this week reigniting a lot of anger and skepticism about his intentions to hold another event.

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

Maryann Rolle was one of many Exuma residents who lost thousands of dollars due to the failed Fyre Festival.

Rolle said she lost $50,000 and five years later, Rolle has yet to receive any compensation from festival organizers.

When news broke that McFarland plans on hosting a treasure hunt in Blackpoint, Exuma, Rolle said he should be allowed to return and repay vendors.

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

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

Rolle says she believes the intent was good, but a United States Court found otherwise.

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

It was promoted on social media by various influencers.

However, when ticket holders arrived on Great Exuma in April 2017, they were met with chaos as nothing promised was fulfilled.

After being featured in a Netflix documentary that thrust her into the international spotlight, a Go Fundme was started, raising over $100,000.