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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Domestic Violence Suspect Taken Into Custody At Superior Court
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Domestic Violence Suspect Taken Into Custody At Superior Court

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A domestic violence suspect was taken into official custody after a court proceeding in St. Thomas on Thursday afternoon. Marvin A. Rivera Jr. 45, of Altona, was…
Posted by John McCarthy August 4, 2023
Cruise operators plan to hike prices as costs rise, demand swells
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Cruise operators plan to hike prices as costs rise, demand swells

MIAMI (Reuters) — Cruise vacations in the past year have emerged as a popular option among consumers in search of cheaper ways to travel, but U.S. cruise companies are signaling…
Posted by John McCarthy August 3, 2023
Brawl in residential neighborhood turns deadly, one fighter shot in the head dead
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Brawl in residential neighborhood turns deadly, one fighter shot in the head dead

CHRISTIANSTED — A brawl between two men turned deadly when one fighter pulled out a gun and shot the other man one time in the head, authorities said. Sheldon Liburd,…
Posted by John McCarthy August 3, 2023
Man Drives Himself To Hospital After Being Shot In St. Thomas, VIPD Says
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Man Drives Himself To Hospital After Being Shot In St. Thomas, VIPD Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who was shot in southeast St. Thomas on Wednesday night drove himself to the hospital, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Patrol officers and CIB…
Posted by John McCarthy August 3, 2023
Colorado State sticks to ‘above average’ hurricane season forecast
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Education News

Colorado State sticks to ‘above average’ hurricane season forecast

FORT COLLINS — Colorado State University has updated its 2023 hurricane season forecast and continues to predict an "above-normal" season with 18 named storms for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 3, 2023
Help Police Find Suspect Wanted For Stalking On St. Thomas
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Help Police Find Suspect Wanted For Stalking On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a suspect wanted for questioning in a stalking incident on St. Thomas. Marvin A. Rivera Jr., 45, of Altona, is being…
Posted by John McCarthy August 3, 2023
US offers UN resolution to authorize a Kenyan-led police mission to fight gangs in Haiti
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US offers UN resolution to authorize a Kenyan-led police mission to fight gangs in Haiti

NEW YORK (AP) — The United States said Tuesday it will put forward a U.N. Security Council resolution that will authorize Kenya to lead a multinational police force to help…
Posted by John McCarthy August 3, 2023
CAUGHT ON CAMERA! Suspect In Gas Station Shooting Quickly Arrested By Police
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA! Suspect In Gas Station Shooting Quickly Arrested By Police

FREDERIKSTED — A suspect caught on surveillance video in the gas station shooting that sent one man to the hospital late this morning has surrendered to authorities. Mitchell Webber Jr.,…
Posted by John McCarthy August 2, 2023
Gas Station Shooting Leaves One Man Injured Across From Kmart West
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Gas Station Shooting Leaves One Man Injured Across From Kmart West

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a St. Croix man was shot and injured at a gas station next door to Subway West this morning. The 911 Emergency Call Center…
Posted by John McCarthy August 2, 2023
VIPD thanks the community for its support in honoring the memory of Delberth Phipps Jr.
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs International News

VIPD thanks the community for its support in honoring the memory of Delberth Phipps Jr.

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department expressed appreciation to the U.S.Virgin Islands community for their support and thoughtfulness as we honored and laid to restfallen officer, Detective Delberth…
Posted by John McCarthy August 2, 2023

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