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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
2 Missing Divers Rescued Near Coffin Island
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

2 Missing Divers Rescued Near Coffin Island

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard, police, and emergency management agencies concluded the search for two missing scuba divers who were rescued by a fisherman Wednesday night in Caribbean Sea waters…
Posted by John McCarthy August 26, 2023
St. Thomas Man Faces Felony Attempted Murder Charge In Florida … 30 Years In Prison
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

St. Thomas Man Faces Felony Attempted Murder Charge In Florida … 30 Years In Prison

FORT LAUDERDALE — A 43-year-old native of St. Thomas has been accused of attempted murder in Florida this week, the Virgin Islands Free Press has learned. Steve McGus Herbert, who…
Posted by John McCarthy August 26, 2023
Tropical Wave Leaving Africa Forecast To Move Towards Caribbean
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Tropical Wave Leaving Africa Forecast To Move Towards Caribbean

SAN JUAN — The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Franklin and three zones of potential development (with low to high chance) across the Atlantic Basin and the…
Posted by John McCarthy August 26, 2023
ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS! Mother-Daughter Duo Partner Up To ‘Tief $2,420.29
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS! Mother-Daughter Duo Partner Up To ‘Tief $2,420.29

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix mother and daughter team are accused of using another person's debit card to steal at least $2,420.29 from the victim's account without their permission. Sylvia…
Posted by John McCarthy August 25, 2023
Olympic Swimming Champion Jamie Cail’s Death Caused By Fentanyl, Autopsy Shows
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Community Affairs

Olympic Swimming Champion Jamie Cail’s Death Caused By Fentanyl, Autopsy Shows

CRUZ BAY —The effects of fentanyl are considered the cause of death for Jamie Cail, the Olympic swimming champion from New Hampshire who died earlier this year in St. John.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 25, 2023
Cuban Who Spit On, Wrestled With and Broke Woman’s Arm In Beach Brawl Is Charged
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Cuban Who Spit On, Wrestled With and Broke Woman’s Arm In Beach Brawl Is Charged

CRUZ BAY — Police are investigating after a day at the beach in St. John turned ugly when a Cuban woman allegedly spit at, wrestled with and broke the arm…
Posted by John McCarthy August 25, 2023
Trump’s mug shot released after booking at Georgia jail on election charges
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Trump’s mug shot released after booking at Georgia jail on election charges

ATLANTA (Reuters) — Donald Trump's mug shot was released on yesterday evening after he was booked at a Georgia jail on more than a dozen felony charges as part of…
Posted by John McCarthy August 25, 2023
Record High Temperatures Continue Today
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Record High Temperatures Continue Today

MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Franklin and three zones of potential development (with low to high chance) across the Atlantic Basin and the Gulf…
Posted by John McCarthy August 25, 2023
Kelsey Mitchell scores 36, Fever hold off Seattle Storm 90-86
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

Kelsey Mitchell scores 36, Fever hold off Seattle Storm 90-86

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 36 points, two shy of her franchise record, and the Indiana Fever held off the Seattle Storm 90-86 on Thursday night to win back-to-back…
Posted by John McCarthy August 25, 2023
Man Shot In The Leg On Commandant Gade Tells Police He Doesn’t Know Who Shot Him
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Man Shot In The Leg On Commandant Gade Tells Police He Doesn’t Know Who Shot Him

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man was shot in the leg on Commandant Gade on Wednesday. Officers and detectives were dispatched at 8:11 p.m. to Commandant Gade…
Posted by John McCarthy August 24, 2023

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