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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
UAE’s al-Jaber urges more financing to help Caribbean fight climate change
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UAE’s al-Jaber urges more financing to help Caribbean fight climate change

BRIDGETOWN (AP) — The head of this year’s U.N. global climate summit urged more availability of funds to fight climate change in the Caribbean during a regional meeting this week in Barbados.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 13, 2023
Isolated Showers For Eastern USVI and Puerto Rico; Heat Advisories Continue
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Isolated Showers For Eastern USVI and Puerto Rico; Heat Advisories Continue

SAN JUAN — Happy Sunday! Expect another warm-to-hot and breezy day, with shower and thunderstorm activity, resulting in excessive heat and excessive rainfall hazard risks. The astern sections of Puerto…
Posted by John McCarthy August 13, 2023
Man Arrested For Possession Of Illegal Firearm On St. Croix Today
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Man Arrested For Possession Of Illegal Firearm On St. Croix Today

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a St. Croix man was arrested on an illegal gun charge today. Aliek Jacob Hatchett, who was arrested today and charged with carrying a…
Posted by John McCarthy August 12, 2023
Two Arrested For Skimming Scheme Netting $71,000 From Three ATMs On St. Croix
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Two Arrested For Skimming Scheme Netting $71,000 From Three ATMs On St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — One man and one woman in St. Croix have been charged with skimming credit cards of $71,000 at three ATM bank locations on St. Croix. Luis Manuel Arias…
Posted by John McCarthy August 12, 2023
Help Police Find Wanted Man Shahime ‘Prettyboy’ Ludvig Jr. on St. Thomas
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Help Police Find Wanted Man Shahime ‘Prettyboy’ Ludvig Jr. on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a wanted man on St. Thomas. Shahime T. "Prettyboyswagg" Ludvig Jr., 25, of Estate Tutu, is currently wanted for questioning…
Posted by John McCarthy August 12, 2023
Cannabis Advisory Board To Hold Meeting
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Cannabis Advisory Board To Hold Meeting

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) announces that the Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulations (VIOCR) will convene a non-voting meeting on Monday,…
Posted by John McCarthy August 12, 2023
Stay Cool. Heat Advisories In Effect
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Stay Cool. Heat Advisories In Effect

SAN JUAN — Expect another warm day, with an increase in showers with thunderstorms and breezy conditions, mainly in the afternoon. Elevated excessive heat and excessive rainfall hazard risks are…
Posted by John McCarthy August 12, 2023
Police Searching For Suspects In Shooting Death Of VIWMA Employee At Dump Site
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Police Searching For Suspects In Shooting Death Of VIWMA Employee At Dump Site

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating a shooting death of a VIWMA employee at the Bolongo dump site in St. Thomas this afternoon. Daryn Hodge, 39, an employee of the…
Posted by John McCarthy August 11, 2023
Dicey Moments When Man Puts A Detective In A CHOKEHOLD During Routine Traffic Stop
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Dicey Moments When Man Puts A Detective In A CHOKEHOLD During Routine Traffic Stop

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man has been arrested for allegedly putting a police detective in a chokehold so tight he almost lost consciousness during a routine traffic stop.   Raheem Smith,…
Posted by John McCarthy August 11, 2023
Heat Warnings Remain In Effect For USVI
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Heat Warnings Remain In Effect For USVI

SAN JUAN — Happy Friday! Heat Warnings and Advisories in effect from 10 AM to 4 PM. Foggy skies due to the arrival of dry air with Saharan Dust. Afternoon…
Posted by John McCarthy August 11, 2023

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