Former US president rumoured to attend Buju Banton concert
Reports have been circulating that former United States President Barack Obama will be in the territory for Buju Banton’s Long Walk to Freedom concert this weekend.
There have been further unconfirmed reports of US Secret Service sightings in the BVI this week.
The Secret Service — a federal law enforcement agency charged with protecting past and present US leaders — are believed to be in the territory making any necessary security preparations ahead of the former President’s supposed arrival.
When BVI News contacted event promoter Kenny Thompson to confirm whether the reports were true, he declined to comment.
He, however, confirmed that preparations for the big event were going well.
“Everything is on track. The show is running on schedule, planning is going as it should, and the excitement is building,” Thompson said.
One-time entry into event venue
He also confirmed that persons will only be permitted to enter the venue of the event once.
“That’s common to any major event — the no re-entry rule. It is not something that is new to us. Any major event that you go to, you’re limited on entering and exiting the venue,” Thompson explained.
While the VIP section of the event remains sold-out, the promoter said there are still a few general tickets left, which will be sold at all available outlets and at the gate up until the beginning of the show.
Thompson also said that patrons can expect a ‘beefed-up’ security presence on the evening, stating: “The security at the venue is going to be tight because we want to ensure that everyone in the venue is in a safe environment, we want all the visitors and residents to be as comfortable as possible.”
The show — which is set for Saturday, June 15 at 5 pm — is anticipated to attracted numerous visitors to the territory and generate an estimate of nearly half-million dollars in revenue for the BVI.
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Is trump coming too?
I heard he coming for FOXYS hemp festival lol
I heard he coming for FOXYS hemp fest the red deal.
@asking for a friend
Hate is not welcomed here.
Just trying to make this alleged concert seem bigger than it is. Obama is not coming. The Territory cannot provide sufficient security and the Secret Service is limited in personnel. Just using this to legitimize the concert of a past criminal. What happened to the policy of not letting criminals into the Territory. Please do not say that he has changed. Policy is policy and what’s good for one is good for all.
Let he who has no sin cast the first first stone… Stop hating your life will be better … One love
when justice said yes, mercy said give him another chance,.
How that haterade taste? Hating a**!
Not unless he is flying in from his holiday home in Abington France, which is where Obama is right now.
Why would you advertise this? The President has been here multiple times with no fanfare and no attention. The BVI is a place where famous people are happy to come because they get no extra attention like other places. Unsubstantiated Rumors are now considered news. What is wrong with bvi media these days.
This article is a disgrace.
Why, This is a news site it did it’s job. We click read the article and also saw the advertisements.
**** run a similar article
Island people do not get on in the manner to which others get on over famous people, we too nuff
It is what it is. It’s not that serious either way. If he’s coming, great, if he’s not, he won’t be missed.
I heard beyonce as well
This is a marketing/promotional stunt
BULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Big up to Kennie. Much success.
…but hope all goes well and all have nice clean fun. Lets not have any negative reports or incidents to put a shadow over such an anticipated good weekend.
I’m comming in from Miami later this afternoon, comming to enjoy the concert, hit the beach, shop and drink. Looking forward to spending a good weekend in the BVI.
We are happy to have you. We hope you enjoy the BVI. You mentioned that you will be drinking, so try not to drive. Wish you a safe journey.
I heard he coming for FOXYS hemp festival lol
The plane just land…from Colorado..with the cookie dough…?
Also heard the grand wizard of the ku klux klan will be here.
There is plan to poison the water supply whilst everyone is occupied with the Buju affair.
This is actually a serious threat.
Hello Hello I have 5 friends coming from the UK with there friends too Lord have mercy what a weekend of fun in the BVI that call Love 2of them came in last night already. Bless up Buju
I heard Jesus say he will be there so make sure I save a splif.
2 criminals in 1 place? Lawd
LMFAO!!! You got me in tears with that comment lol
Well if Jesus coming the bar can’t run out of fine wine.sombody full the barrels with bi water water let’s party with Jesus.
The BVI is going to be lit this weekend. Already in the BVI for the concert/weekend. So far,just kicking back on the beach catching some rays.
The man is one of us now, I don’t see the point to announce this like he is a celebrity or something. He is a normal guy with a lovely wife and two sweet looking daughters. The man come for a lime and rock to Buju. Just like Brannie he just here to join the party.
That son of a ****** is not one of us…you can cart with that p**s….Let he half breed lying behind scatter…..
Ignorant **s! Why are you anonymous?
Zero facts/evidence/support. PURE PROPAGANDA. Obvious promotion stunt. Take this crap down. I actually enjoy this news site. Keep up yuh standards please.
I just hope they’ll post an article, as soon as the artists for this weekend land.
I heard I heard I heard…….get a job…That way you will never hear anything…..Lol
is true thing stop deh…lol
About the no re-entry thing supposed the bathrooms full and I really need to drop a hot one, you telling me I cant leave to relieve myself and return after spending $65.00?
I heard Buju son coming too.Look Drama.Shebada also…Gotta keep the Gay audience happy.
Aanonymous, you just full of HATE, pick the beans from your eyes before you go pick from others. Check your backyard, it full a shit! Plus ,was that a threat you put out there just now, about poisoning the water? Be careful
Obamie only came the first time because Sir Dick was footing the bill. You don’t think he’d actually pay his own way to come here?
Banton was framed and persecuted by Obama’s injustice department because Obama wanted to fight homophobia. Obama is not welcome at any Buju Banton concert.