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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Health Department Offers Free Lead Testing For Children Aged 0-6
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Health Department Offers Free Lead Testing For Children Aged 0-6

CHRISTIANSTED — During Monday's Government House press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan declared a State of Emergency to address the potable water system on St. Croix and concerns about elevated levels…
Posted by John McCarthy October 31, 2023
Retired Colombian army officer gets life sentence in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
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Retired Colombian army officer gets life sentence in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president

MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge in Miami on Friday sentenced a retired Colombian army officer to life in prison for his role in plotting to kill Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse…
Posted by John McCarthy October 30, 2023
VIWMA Limits Hauler Landfill Visits Due To ‘Adverse Weather’
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VIWMA Limits Hauler Landfill Visits Due To ‘Adverse Weather’

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) notified all haulers that due to adverse weather conditions at the Anguilla Landfill, VIWMA will limit the frequency of haulers allowed…
Posted by John McCarthy October 30, 2023
Son of federal judge in Puerto Rico pleads guilty to killing wife after winning new trial
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Son of federal judge in Puerto Rico pleads guilty to killing wife after winning new trial

SAN JUAN — The son of a federal judge who was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his wife more than a decade ago pleaded guilty to second-degree murder…
Posted by John McCarthy October 30, 2023
Assistant Secretary Cantor To Co-Chair US Coral Reef Task Force in the USVI
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Assistant Secretary Cantor To Co-Chair US Coral Reef Task Force in the USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —  Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor concluded the 47th annual meeting of the United States Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) this week. This interagency task force…
Posted by John McCarthy October 29, 2023
WAPA Island-Wide Power Outages On St. Croix From Hurricane Tammy’s Outer Bands
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WAPA Island-Wide Power Outages On St. Croix From Hurricane Tammy’s Outer Bands

CHRISTIANSTED — Power outages are ongoing across St. Croix starting early this morning due to a fault at Estate Richmond Power Plant. The outage is affecting over 18,000 people. It…
Posted by John McCarthy October 28, 2023
EU adds Belize, Russia, Antigua and Barbuda to tax havens list
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EU adds Belize, Russia, Antigua and Barbuda to tax havens list

ST. JOHN'S (Reuters) —The Council of the European Union on Tuesday added the Indian Ocean island state of Seychelles and the Caribbean countries of Belize and Antigua and Barbuda to…
Posted by John McCarthy October 27, 2023
Wet weather likely this weekend, NWS says
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Wet weather likely this weekend, NWS says

SAN JUAN — Moisture is pooling with a low level convergence due to the combination of a broad surface trough, along with the proximity of a mid to upper level…
Posted by John McCarthy October 27, 2023
Help Cops Find Leslie Bradshaw Jr. Wanted For Domestic Violence On St. Croix
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Help Cops Find Leslie Bradshaw Jr. Wanted For Domestic Violence On St. Croix

KINGSHILL — Police need your help to find a man wanted for domestic violence on St. Croix. Leslie Bradshaw Jr., 37, is wanted for destruction of property-domestic violence, the Virgin…
Posted by John McCarthy October 27, 2023
Sources: TCU knew of Michigan’s sign-stealing scheme prior to CFP game, used ‘dummy signals’ to dupe Wolverines
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Sources: TCU knew of Michigan’s sign-stealing scheme prior to CFP game, used ‘dummy signals’ to dupe Wolverines

GLENDALE, Arizona — During TCU’s game against Michigan in last year’s College Football Playoff semifinal, trickery was afoot. TCU coaches, having gained information on Michigan’s elaborate sign-stealing scheme, changed many of their…
Posted by John McCarthy October 26, 2023

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