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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Suspect In Strip Club Head Bashing Incident Arrested Downtown
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Suspect In Strip Club Head Bashing Incident Arrested Downtown

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The prime suspect from head bashing incident that took place outside a strip club near the waterfront on St. Thomas was positively identified on Friday, authorities said.…
Posted by John McCarthy February 10, 2024
Hungary’s president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case
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Hungary’s president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case

BUDAPEST (AP) — Hungary’s conservative president has resigned amid public outcry over a pardon she granted to a man convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case, a…
Posted by John McCarthy February 10, 2024
Meta keeps booting small-business owners for being hacked on Facebook
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Meta keeps booting small-business owners for being hacked on Facebook

MENLO PARK — Sheela Lalani is one of many small-business owners who depend on social platforms to generate extra holiday revenue. Her Instagram shop with unique, artisan-made children’s clothing—adorably modeled…
Posted by John McCarthy February 10, 2024
Drug possession charge against rapper Kodak Black dismissed in Florida
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Entertainment News

Drug possession charge against rapper Kodak Black dismissed in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) — A drug possession charge against South Florida rapper Kodak Black was dismissed Friday, two months after an arrest, though a drug trafficking case from 2022 remains…
Posted by John McCarthy February 10, 2024
Donald Trump clinches win at US Virgin Islands caucus, which defied Republican Party rules
Posted inBreaking News National News St. Croix News

Donald Trump clinches win at US Virgin Islands caucus, which defied Republican Party rules

CHARLOTTE AMALIE (AP) — Donald Trump amassed another win at a Republican caucus held Thursday in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where officials flouted several GOP party rules, including holding the contest earlier…
Posted by John McCarthy February 10, 2024
Man who diverted national park river to ease boat access on Lake Michigan convicted of misdemeanors
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Man who diverted national park river to ease boat access on Lake Michigan convicted of misdemeanors

EMPIRE (AP) — A man accused of diverting a national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan has been convicted of two misdemeanors. Andrew Howard of Frankfort was…
Posted by John McCarthy February 10, 2024
St. Croix Man Extradited From Texas On Illegal Gun Charge
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St. Croix Man Extradited From Texas On Illegal Gun Charge

FREDERIKSTED — The investigation into the 2021 murder of Johnny "Kountry" Encarnacion led to police leads that a St. Croix man was in possession of an illegal firearm. Chayanne Trinidad…
Posted by John McCarthy February 9, 2024
Marine Conditions ‘Deteriorating’ Due To Swell
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Marine Conditions ‘Deteriorating’ Due To Swell

SAN JUAN — Marine and coastal conditions are deteriorating due to a northwesterly swell and moderate to locally fresh northeast winds, the National Weather Service said. Conditions will remain hazardous…
Posted by John McCarthy February 9, 2024
Sheriff’s deputies corral wayward kangaroo near pool at Florida apartment complex
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Sheriff’s deputies corral wayward kangaroo near pool at Florida apartment complex

TAMPA (AP) — A wayward kangaroo was corralled safely by sheriff’s deputies Thursday after it was spotted hopping around the pool area of a Florida apartment complex. The Hillsborough County…
Posted by John McCarthy February 9, 2024
Haiti’s prime minister calls for calm as violent protests seek his ouster
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Haiti’s prime minister calls for calm as violent protests seek his ouster

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry urged calm in a public address early Thursday following three days of violent protests that have paralyzed the country as thousands of protesters demand…
Posted by John McCarthy February 9, 2024

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