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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Man Charged With Strangling Woman On St. Croix
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Man Charged With Strangling Woman On St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested over the weekend after a woman came forward to report that he strangled her to the point of being unable to breathe…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2023
Mexico’s president says 10,000 migrants a day head to US border; blames US sanctions on Cuba
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Mexico’s president says 10,000 migrants a day head to US border; blames US sanctions on Cuba

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Monday that about 10,000 migrants per day are heading to the U.S. border, and he blamed U.S. economic sanctions on countries like Cuba…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2023
TALES FROM THE CRYPTO! Jury sees FTX ads with Tom Brady, Larry David, as fraud case is rolled out against Sam Bankman-Fried
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TALES FROM THE CRYPTO! Jury sees FTX ads with Tom Brady, Larry David, as fraud case is rolled out against Sam Bankman-Fried

NEW YORK (AP) — Splashy advertisements featuring football star Tom Brady and comedian Larry David were among the first evidence seen by jurors Wednesday as prosecutors launched a historic fraud…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2023
Mast snaps aboard historic Maine schooner, killing 1 and injuring 3
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Mast snaps aboard historic Maine schooner, killing 1 and injuring 3

ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — The main mast of a historic excursion vessel splintered and fell onto the deck Monday, killing one person and injuring three others aboard the schooner Grace…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2023
IMF lifts Caribbean, Latam 2023 GDP growth estimate to 2.3%
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IMF lifts Caribbean, Latam 2023 GDP growth estimate to 2.3%

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The International Monetary Fund raised its 2023 output growth estimate for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.3% from July's 1.9% due to faster expected growth in…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2023
Dominican Republic to reopen its border to essential trade but not Haitians
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Dominican Republic to reopen its border to essential trade but not Haitians

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — The Dominican Republic government said Monday it will temporarily allow trade of essential products, including food and medications, on its border with Haiti. But it said…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2023
2 Injured In Shootings At Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day Festivities
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2 Injured In Shootings At Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day Festivities

FREDERIKSTED — Two men were injured in shootings at Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Day festivities at the Agricultural Fair Grounds in Estate Lower Love early this morning. The 911 Emergency Call…
Posted by John McCarthy October 9, 2023
Shots Fired At Man In Moving Vehicle Near Night Club
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Shots Fired At Man In Moving Vehicle Near Night Club

KINGSHILL — Police are investigating after shots were fired at a man driving near a mid-island night club on St. Croix late Sunday afternoon. The 911 Emergency Call Center reported…
Posted by John McCarthy October 9, 2023
Employee Charged With 26 Counts of Theft After Stealing $15,000 In Money Orders
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Employee Charged With 26 Counts of Theft After Stealing $15,000 In Money Orders

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a real estate employee allegedly cashed 26 money orders — totaling $15,000 — and put the ill-gotten gains in her own bank account.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 9, 2023
Man wounded in machete attack on the waterfront in St. Thomas
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Man wounded in machete attack on the waterfront in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A heated argument led to a man being wounded in a machete attack on the St. Thomas waterfront on Sunday morning, officials said. The Virgin Islands Police…
Posted by John McCarthy October 9, 2023

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