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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
FRENCH CONNECTION 2: Dominican man gets 14-year prison term for cocaine conspiracy
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FRENCH CONNECTION 2: Dominican man gets 14-year prison term for cocaine conspiracy

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A native of the Dominican Republic was slapped with a 14-year prison after a conviction on cocaine conspiracy charges. Yefri Martinez-Herrera, 31, of the Dominican Republic, was…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2023
China’s Xi to be deported for illegally entering the United States in St. Thomas
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China’s Xi to be deported for illegally entering the United States in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Chinese man who trekked from China to Suriname by air and Suriname to St. Thomas by boat will be deported back to his homeland. Xiaoling Li,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2023
3 Puerto Rico men plead guilty in Stumpy Bay cocaine trafficking bust
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3 Puerto Rico men plead guilty in Stumpy Bay cocaine trafficking bust

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Three Puerto Rican men have admitted to their roles in a cocaine distribution conspiracy at Stumpy Bay in St. Thomas.   Pedro Ramos-Ramirez, 28, Gerald Cruz, 26,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2023
The Pursuit of Happiness – Highest Paid Professions Worth Relocating For
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The Pursuit of Happiness – Highest Paid Professions Worth Relocating For

If you reside in the Virgin Islands, you may have found yourself struggling financially in recent times. Therefore, it could be beneficial to relocate to ensure a higher income in…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2023
UN human rights official is alarmed by sprawling gang violence in Haiti
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UN human rights official is alarmed by sprawling gang violence in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The United Nations expert on human rights in Haiti said Tuesday that he is alarmed by the rapid spread of gang violence and the bleak future…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2023
USVI steals the show at One Music Fest and HottieWeen In Hotlanta
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USVI steals the show at One Music Fest and HottieWeen In Hotlanta

ATLANTA — The USVI brought the warmth and vibrancy of the Caribbean to the heart of Georgia at the ONE Music Festival, held on October 28 and 29 in Piedmont Park. The USVI, the official destination sponsor,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2023
Water advisory issued for St. Croix as of Nov. 1 due to high levels of toxic metals
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Water advisory issued for St. Croix as of Nov. 1 due to high levels of toxic metals

CHRISTIANSTED – Officials have declared a state of emergency and advised the public not to consume drinking water on Saint Croix as of November 1 after tests have shown unacceptable…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2023
Coast Guard floats stranded boat away from position at sea
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Coast Guard floats stranded boat away from position at sea

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Salvors successfully refloated the Bonnie G and towed the vessel to its current mooring location at the Crown Bay Sandfill dock in St. Thomas on Monday. “We…
Posted by John McCarthy November 1, 2023
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake rocks Jamaica
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Magnitude 5.4 earthquake rocks Jamaica

KINGSTON — A magnitude-5.4 earthquake occurred in Portland Parish in eastern Jamaica at around 10:57 a.m. on Monday. The epicenter was about 2.5 miles (4 km) west-northwest of Hope Bay.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 31, 2023
Health Department Offers Free Lead Testing For Children Aged 0-6
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Health Department Offers Free Lead Testing For Children Aged 0-6

CHRISTIANSTED — During Monday's Government House press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan declared a State of Emergency to address the potable water system on St. Croix and concerns about elevated levels…
Posted by John McCarthy October 31, 2023

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