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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Help Police Find Missing Minor Essance Turbe
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Education News

Help Police Find Missing Minor Essance Turbe

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a missing minor on St. Thomas. Essance Turbe, 15, was last seen leaving school at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday wearing black…
Posted by John McCarthy January 18, 2024
Come See Coast Guard Cutter at the F’sted Pier
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Military News

Come See Coast Guard Cutter at the F’sted Pier

FREDERIKSTED — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Willow will be at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on Friday, January 26, from 2-5 p.m. The vessel will be providing free…
Posted by John McCarthy January 17, 2024
Jim Harbaugh remains engaged in contract talks with Michigan amid NFL swirl
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

Jim Harbaugh remains engaged in contract talks with Michigan amid NFL swirl

ANN ARBOR — Even as Jim Harbaugh meets with NFL teams about coaching opportunities, specifically the Los Angeles Chargers early this week, he remains engaged in discussions with Michigan about a…
Posted by John McCarthy January 17, 2024
Police say five people killed in a drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Police say five people killed in a drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico

Police in Puerto Rico say five people have been killed in a drive-by shooting that forced authorities to close a portion of a highway SAN JUAN — Five people were killed…
Posted by John McCarthy January 17, 2024
Supporters of former Haitian rebel leader Guy Philippe launch widespread protests
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Supporters of former Haitian rebel leader Guy Philippe launch widespread protests

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Supporters of former rebel leader Guy Philippe have launched protests that have paralyzed some cities across Haiti as they demand the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Demonstrators forced…
Posted by John McCarthy January 17, 2024
4.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Puerto Rico
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

4.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Rico around last night, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit at 11:07 p.m. Tuesday about 5.59 miles (9…
Posted by John McCarthy January 17, 2024
USVI to build artificial reef to bolster coastal defense against future storms
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News St. Thomas News

USVI to build artificial reef to bolster coastal defense against future storms

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon build its first artificial reef to protect its coasts and help the territory become more resilient ahead of future storms, officials announced. The…
Posted by John McCarthy January 16, 2024
Coast Guard Calls Off Search For Missing Boater
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Coast Guard Calls Off Search For Missing Boater

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Coast Guard air and surface crews suspended the search for a missing boater on Monday afternoon. The main search included the sea and land areas around Coki…
Posted by John McCarthy January 16, 2024
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
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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

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