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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Mitchell, Boston lead Fever past Lynx 87-72 to close regular season, Minnesota falls to sixth seed
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Mitchell, Boston lead Fever past Lynx 87-72 to close regular season, Minnesota falls to sixth seed

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 24 points, Aliyah Boston had eight of her 19 in a game-closing 18-2 run and the Indiana Fever closed the regular season with an…
Posted by John McCarthy September 10, 2023
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker faces hearing over allegations he sexually harassed rape survivor
Posted inBreaking News National News Sports News

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker faces hearing over allegations he sexually harassed rape survivor

EAST LANSING — Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker is facing a hearing next month over allegations that he sexually harassed activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy during a phone…
Posted by John McCarthy September 10, 2023
Colombian President proposes Latin American alliance to transform ‘war on drugs’
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Colombian President proposes Latin American alliance to transform ‘war on drugs’

BOGOTA (Reuters) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed Saturday an alliance between Latin American countries to bring a unified voice to the fight against drug trafficking, by recognizing drug consumption…
Posted by John McCarthy September 10, 2023
Rain and Marine Forecast As Hurricane Lee Passes to the North of USVI and Puerto Rico
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Rain and Marine Forecast As Hurricane Lee Passes to the North of USVI and Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — Light winds could enhance rain and thunderstorm activity today over Puerto Rico's Central Range, moving and slowly expanding towards coastal areas. The activity will be mostly seen…
Posted by John McCarthy September 10, 2023
Security Company Owner Found Shot To Death In Car On Nadir Hill
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Security Company Owner Found Shot To Death In Car On Nadir Hill

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead in his vehicle in Nadir Hill on St. Thomas early this morning. Terrence Rabsatt, 53, the owner…
Posted by John McCarthy September 9, 2023
Heavy swells pound northeast Caribbean as Hurricane Lee charges through open waters
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Heavy swells pound northeast Caribbean as Hurricane Lee charges through open waters

SAN JUAN (AP) — Large swells battered the northeast Caribbean today as Hurricane Lee churned nearby through open waters as a Category 3 storm. The storm, which is not forecast…
Posted by John McCarthy September 9, 2023
Hurricane Lee is charting a new course in weather and could signal more monster storms
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Hurricane Lee is charting a new course in weather and could signal more monster storms

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Lee is rewriting old rules of meteorology, leaving experts astonished at how rapidly it grew into a goliath Category 5 hurricane. Lee could also be a…
Posted by John McCarthy September 9, 2023
Hurricane Lee slows down; Heat Advisories in effect for St. Croix and Puerto Rico
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

Hurricane Lee slows down; Heat Advisories in effect for St. Croix and Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — High humidity will increase high risk heat index values around the islands today. Therefore, Heat Advisories () were issued for the northern interior and northeast of Puerto…
Posted by John McCarthy September 9, 2023
Drag Racing Event Competes With Hurricane Lee For Air Time This Weekend
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Drag Racing Event Competes With Hurricane Lee For Air Time This Weekend

FREDERIKSTED — The Caribbean Drag Racing Association will host Part 1 of the “Puerto Rico vs. U.S. Virgin Islands Invasion” series of drag races this weekend at the St. Croix…
Posted by John McCarthy September 9, 2023
Coast Guard cautions for hazardous marine conditions in Puerto Rico, USVI due to Hurricane Lee
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Coast Guard cautions for hazardous marine conditions in Puerto Rico, USVI due to Hurricane Lee

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard urges recreational boaters, fishermen and beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Friday, to exercise caution during the weekend…
Posted by John McCarthy September 9, 2023

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