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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Jamaica probes police killings of four people in 24 hours, including a teenage boy
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Jamaica probes police killings of four people in 24 hours, including a teenage boy

KINGSTON (AP) — A government agency in Jamaica says it is investigating four fatal shootings by police officers in the span of 24 hours, including that of a 14-year-old boy. The Independent…
Posted by John McCarthy January 16, 2024
Man now presumed dead after boat crash near Thatch Cay; recovery operation begins
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Military News

Man now presumed dead after boat crash near Thatch Cay; recovery operation begins

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Rescue officials continue searching for a 51-year-old power boater, who last was seen Sunday morning when his boat spun out of control and crashed near Thatch Cay. …
Posted by John McCarthy January 15, 2024
Man Accused of Raping Woman; Then Returning Hours Later To Bite Her Face and Cut Her Hair Off
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Man Accused of Raping Woman; Then Returning Hours Later To Bite Her Face and Cut Her Hair Off

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who said he only wanted to talk, viciously raped a woman and then broke into her house hours later to bite her on the face…
Posted by John McCarthy January 15, 2024
‘Organic Gardener’ Limin’ In St. John Charged With Having Marijuana, Mushrooms and Cocaine on the Beach
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‘Organic Gardener’ Limin’ In St. John Charged With Having Marijuana, Mushrooms and Cocaine on the Beach

CRUZ BAY — A young man lounging in a beach chair in St. John was charged with illegal possession of drugs on Friday night. Umoja Zohar Sofergreer, 25, of St.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 15, 2024
Search Continues For Missing Boater Into Second Day
Posted inBreaking News Police News Sports News

Search Continues For Missing Boater Into Second Day

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Coast Guard said it searched all night and into the day for 51-year-old Davaughn Todman, who has been missing since his boat spun out and…
Posted by John McCarthy January 15, 2024
Coast Guard searching for boater ejected after vessel crashed, spun out of control
Posted inBreaking News Military News Police News

Coast Guard searching for boater ejected after vessel crashed, spun out of control

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Air and surface crews with the U.S. Coast Guard searched the waters off St. Thomas for a boater who was ejected from his vessel after it crashed…
Posted by John McCarthy January 14, 2024
Yemen’s Houthis vow strong response after new US strike
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

Yemen’s Houthis vow strong response after new US strike

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Houthi militia threatened a "strong and effective response" after the United States carried out another strike in Yemen overnight, further ratcheting up tensions as Washington vowed…
Posted by John McCarthy January 14, 2024
Missouri governor bans Chinese and Russian companies from buying land near military sites
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Missouri governor bans Chinese and Russian companies from buying land near military sites

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Companies from China, Russia and other countries blacklisted by the U.S. no longer can buy land near military sites in Missouri under an order enacted by the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 14, 2024
US defense official to visit Guyana amid border tensions with Venezuela
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US defense official to visit Guyana amid border tensions with Venezuela

GEORGETOWN (Reuters) — A top U.S. defense official will visit Guyana on Monday and Tuesday, the U.S. embassy in the South American country said, as tensions between Guyana and neighboring…
Posted by John McCarthy January 14, 2024
VIDE Announces 2023-2024 District Teachers of the Year
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Education News

VIDE Announces 2023-2024 District Teachers of the Year

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is pleased to announce the District Teachers of the Year for the 2023-2024 academic year. Chevelle Simeon, an Advanced Placement…
Posted by John McCarthy January 13, 2024

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