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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71
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Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71

Bill Walton was never afraid to be himself. Larger than life, only in part because of his nearly 7-foot frame, Walton was a two-time NCAA champion at UCLA, a two-time…
Posted by John McCarthy May 28, 2024
Relative charged with unlawful sexual contact with a minor
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Relative charged with unlawful sexual contact with a minor

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man is accused of having unlawful sexual contact with a minor. Adrian Pinto, 28, was arrested and charged with first-degree unlawful sexual contact, the Virgin…
Posted by John McCarthy May 28, 2024
At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
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At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states

AUSTIN (AP) — A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide…
Posted by John McCarthy May 28, 2024
The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina
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The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — A 60-year-old woman saw her dreams of becoming the oldest Miss Universe contestant in history melt away in a haze of sequins and selfies Saturday at…
Posted by John McCarthy May 27, 2024
3 tropical waves headed to the Caribbean, none expected to become storms
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3 tropical waves headed to the Caribbean, none expected to become storms

SAN JUAN — The National Hurricane Center has identified the third tropical wave off the west coast of Africa. It has no potential for cyclonic development.  As the first tropical…
Posted by John McCarthy May 27, 2024
Italian teenage computer wizard set to become the first saint of the Millennial generation
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Italian teenage computer wizard set to become the first saint of the Millennial generation

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis paved the way for the canonization of the first saint of the millennial generation on Thursday, attributing a second miracle to a 15-year-old Italian computer…
Posted by John McCarthy May 27, 2024
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
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Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say

FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) — Rapper and singer Sean Kingston and his mother committed more than a million dollars in fraud in recent months, stealing money, jewelry, a Cadillac Escalade and…
Posted by John McCarthy May 27, 2024
Johnny Wactor of ‘General Hospital’ shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles
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Johnny Wactor of ‘General Hospital’ shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — The man shot and killed during an attempted catalytic converter theft in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday has been identified as actor Johnny Wactor. Wactor, 37, appeared as Brando Corbin…
Posted by John McCarthy May 26, 2024
Kenyan police advance team leaves Haiti as international mission is delayed
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Kenyan police advance team leaves Haiti as international mission is delayed

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An advance team of Kenyan police officials who were assessing preparedness before a multinational force is deployed to quell violence in Haiti is heading back home…
Posted by John McCarthy May 26, 2024
Man enters plea deal in 2019 attempted murder case tied to bar shooting
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Man enters plea deal in 2019 attempted murder case tied to bar shooting

KINGSHILL — A St. Croix suspect in a 2019 attempted murder case has agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge, court records show. Jamarie Grigg, 31, was arrested during…
Posted by John McCarthy May 26, 2024

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