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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
China’s Xi in US for high-stakes Biden summit, APEC
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China’s Xi in US for high-stakes Biden summit, APEC

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) — Chinese President Xi Jinping began his first visit to the United States in six years on Tuesday, after President Joe Biden said he aimed to restore…
Posted by John McCarthy November 15, 2023
NWS Warns of ‘Tidal Event’ for USVI and Puerto Rico by Week’s End
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

NWS Warns of ‘Tidal Event’ for USVI and Puerto Rico by Week’s End

SAN JUAN — Heads up, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico! Be on the lookout for a tidal event that should deteriorate maritime and coastal conditions by the end of…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2023
Mars Hill Man Arrested For Attempting To Perform Sex Acts On 12-Year-Old Girl
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Mars Hill Man Arrested For Attempting To Perform Sex Acts On 12-Year-Old Girl

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested for allegedly attempting to perform sex acts on a 12-year-old girl in his own household. Luis C. Santiago, 40, of Mars Hill,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2023
Endangered sperm whales are now free to poop in protected area off Dominica
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Endangered sperm whales are now free to poop in protected area off Dominica

ROSEAU (AP) — The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is creating the world's first marine protected area for one of earth's largest animals: the endangered sperm whale. Nearly 300 square…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2023
5.0 magnitude quake strikes Dominican Republic near border with Haiti
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5.0 magnitude quake strikes Dominican Republic near border with Haiti

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the northwest Dominican Republic on Friday near the border with Haiti. The tremor occurred at a depth of 12 miles (19…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2023
The last government shutdown deadline ousted the House speaker. This week’s showdown could be easier
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

The last government shutdown deadline ousted the House speaker. This week’s showdown could be easier

WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Congress tried to fund the government to prevent a federal shutdown, it cost House Speaker Kevin McCarthy his job. This time, new Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., appears…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2023
Jim Harbaugh says Sherrone Moore will lead No. 2 Michigan if a judge doesn’t rule in school’s favor
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Jim Harbaugh says Sherrone Moore will lead No. 2 Michigan if a judge doesn’t rule in school’s favor

ANN ARBOR (AP) — Jim Harbaugh stood behind a lectern and delivered prepared remarks Monday, kicking off a week in which he will either lose another opportunity to coach No. 2 Michigan…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2023
Health Department Brings Free Lead Testing To St. Croix Schools
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Health News

Health Department Brings Free Lead Testing To St. Croix Schools

CHRISTIANSTED — This week the Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division is continuing its pediatric lead testing for children six years old and younger at both public and private schools. The…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2023
Convicted Felon Accused of Manufacturing ‘Ghost Guns’ on St. Croix
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Convicted Felon Accused of Manufacturing ‘Ghost Guns’ on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is facing a federal weapons charge after authorities alleged he was making ghost guns for sale in the territory. Kishawn Lopez, 35, of Williams…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2023
Be On The Lookout for Taheem Jarvis, Considered ‘Armed and Dangerous’
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Be On The Lookout for Taheem Jarvis, Considered ‘Armed and Dangerous’

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help to find a man considered "armed and dangerous" on St. Croix. Taheem S. Jarvis, 21, is wanted by police on multiple illegal gun related…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2023

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