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About John McCarthy
John McCarthy is primarily known for his investigative reporting on the U.S. Virgin Islands. A series of reports beginning in the 1990's revealed that there was everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling. Another report, following Hurricane Hugo in 1989, cited a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) confidential overview that said that over 40 percent of the U.S. Virgin Islands public lives below the poverty line. The Virgin Islands Free Press is the only Caribbean news source to regularly incorporate the findings of U.S. Freedom of Information Act requests. John's articles have appeared in the BVI Beacon, St. Croix Avis, San Juan Star and Virgin Islands Daily News. He is the former news director of WSVI-TV Channel 8 on St. Croix.
3 ‘crab queens’ arrested for violent robbery on St. Croix, VIPD says
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

3 ‘crab queens’ arrested for violent robbery on St. Croix, VIPD says

KINGSHILL — Police officers arrested three women on September 12 for allegedly assaulting and robbing another woman on St. Croix in June. Zaynah Larocque, 24, Zariya Larocque, 20, and Adriana…
Posted by John McCarthy September 16, 2024
Tropical Storm Gordon weakens to a depression
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Tropical Storm Gordon weakens to a depression

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Gordon has weakened to a depression as it swirls through open waters in the Atlantic. The storm was located about 985 miles (1,580 kilometers) east of…
Posted by John McCarthy September 16, 2024
Trump is safe after shots fired in apparent ‘attempted assassination’ in Florida
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Trump is safe after shots fired in apparent ‘attempted assassination’ in Florida

WEST PALM BEACH — Former President Donald Trump is safe after shots were fired at his golf course in Florida, while Trump was golfing there on Sunday afternoon. Local officials…
Posted by John McCarthy September 15, 2024
Abassi Boston arrested on gun, ammunition charge
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Abassi Boston arrested on gun, ammunition charge

CHRISTIANSTED — The execution of a search warrant allowed police to seize an illegal gun and ammunition from a man in La Grande Princess this week, authorities said. Abassi Boston,…
Posted by John McCarthy September 15, 2024
Friends of Antiguan chef who died in Sicily yacht sinking gather to commemorate him
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Friends of Antiguan chef who died in Sicily yacht sinking gather to commemorate him

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua — Friends of Recaldo "Rick" Thomas gathered at the Skullgerry bar and café in Antigua to celebrate the life of their lost countryman. Thomas was described as…
Posted by John McCarthy September 15, 2024
The birth of a spectacled bear brings joy to a farming community in Peru
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The birth of a spectacled bear brings joy to a farming community in Peru

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A spectacled bear was born in a rescue center built by a Peruvian farming community that has protected these animals for more than two decades. The…
Posted by John McCarthy September 15, 2024
Tropical Storm Gordon to downgrade itself into a depression today
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Tropical Storm Gordon to downgrade itself into a depression today

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Gordon, which became a named storm Friday, was forecast to weaken into a depression on today. In its 5 a.m. AST update, the National Hurricane Center said…
Posted by John McCarthy September 15, 2024
Kmart manager charged with stealing $15,358.83 from the company
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Kmart manager charged with stealing $15,358.83 from the company

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating after a Kmart manager was accused of using the company credit card to buy at least $15.000 in personal items for herself. Joanne Nickeo, 59,…
Posted by John McCarthy September 14, 2024
Jamaican soldiers and police arrive in Haiti to help fight gangs
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Jamaican soldiers and police arrive in Haiti to help fight gangs

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Two dozen soldiers and police officers from Jamaica arrived in Haiti on Thursday to join a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya to fight powerful gangs. Jamaica is the…
Posted by John McCarthy September 14, 2024
Argument with man in golf cart over ‘spying’ leads to beating with a stick
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Argument with man in golf cart over ‘spying’ leads to beating with a stick

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested Thursday morning Sunday night after a man accused the victim of spying on him and then beat him with a piece…
Posted by John McCarthy September 14, 2024

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