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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
DNA remnants found in fossil of 6 million year old turtle
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DNA remnants found in fossil of 6 million year old turtle

PANAMA CITY (Reuters)— Remnants of DNA have been discovered in fossilized remains dating to 6 million years ago of a sea turtle closely related to today's Kemp's ridley and olive…
Posted by John McCarthy October 1, 2023
SNAP and Section 8 Programs Spared For Now As Government Shutdown Averted
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SNAP and Section 8 Programs Spared For Now As Government Shutdown Averted

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open with little time to spare…
Posted by John McCarthy October 1, 2023
Beijing Man Paid $7,500 To Smugglers In Suriname To Get To St. Thomas Illegally
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Beijing Man Paid $7,500 To Smugglers In Suriname To Get To St. Thomas Illegally

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Chinese national paid smugglers in Suriname $7,500 to take him to the territory illegally by sea and now faces deportation after a guilty plea. Guangsong Chen…
Posted by John McCarthy September 30, 2023
Twin Systems Philippe and Rina Won’t Threaten USVI or Puerto Rico
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Twin Systems Philippe and Rina Won’t Threaten USVI or Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — The National Hurricane Center said this morning that Tropical Storm Philippe will remain well east of the local islands in the open Atlantic waters. Based on the latest…
Posted by John McCarthy September 29, 2023
Glock and ammunition found in Nadir Estate
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Glock and ammunition found in Nadir Estate

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a cache of abandoned ammunition and a semiautomatic firearm was discovered in Nadir Estate on Tuesday evening. The case began at 6:29 p.m.,…
Posted by John McCarthy September 28, 2023
Gunshot victim mum on who shot him
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Gunshot victim mum on who shot him

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who was shot multiple times on St. Thomas today refused to tell police who shot him. The case began at 1:15 a.m., when the Criminal…
Posted by John McCarthy September 28, 2023
New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour
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New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

SACRAMENTO (AP) — A new law in California will raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour next year, an acknowledgment from the state’s Democratic leaders…
Posted by John McCarthy September 28, 2023
Flooding Threat What To Look Out For With Philippe
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Flooding Threat What To Look Out For With Philippe

SAN JUAN — Tropical Storm Philippe should remain well east of the local islands as it weakens during the next few days. Based on the latest trajectory, Tropical storm force…
Posted by John McCarthy September 28, 2023
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors

DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.…
Posted by John McCarthy September 27, 2023
Police Investigating Homicide In Campo Rico
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Police Investigating Homicide In Campo Rico

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a St. Croix man was found shot to death in Campo Rico this morning. Jamal N. Green, 31, was positively identified by a family…
Posted by John McCarthy September 27, 2023

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