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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Aliyah Boston named AP Rookie of the Year
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Aliyah Boston named AP Rookie of the Year

NEW YORK — Aliyah Boston wrapped up her rookie season being named Associated Press Rookie of the Year. The St. Thomas native was the No. 1 pick of the Indiana…
Posted by John McCarthy September 12, 2023
Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s lyricist, would like to have a word
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Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s lyricist, would like to have a word

NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re thinking of checking out the new memoir by Elton John’s lyricist to learn more about the Rocket Man, you’re out of luck. This is Bernie Taupin’s song to…
Posted by John McCarthy September 12, 2023
Dominican Republic to seal Dajabon border with Haiti in canal dispute
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Dominican Republic to seal Dajabon border with Haiti in canal dispute

SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) — The Dominican Republic will seal its border with Haiti in its northern Dajabon province if a conflict over access to water from a shared river is…
Posted by John McCarthy September 12, 2023
Hurricane Lee generates big swells as it skirts northern Caribbean in open waters
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Hurricane Lee generates big swells as it skirts northern Caribbean in open waters

SAN JUAN (AP) — Hurricane Lee whipped up waves of more than 15 feet (5 meters) today as the Category 3 storm cranked through open waters just north of the…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2023
Flood insurance swamps U.S. government
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Flood insurance swamps U.S. government

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. government’s flood coverage could soon find itself financially underwater. The National Flood Insurance Program, which covers nearly five million properties, needs to be reauthorized by…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2023
Help Police Find Samuel Acevedo Wanted For Domestic Assault On St. Croix
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Help Police Find Samuel Acevedo Wanted For Domestic Assault On St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED —  Police need your help today to find a man wanted for a domestic violence incident on St. Croix. Samuel Acevedo, 46, is wanted for simple assault and battery-domestic…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2023
Bystander Shot, Cops Fired Upon While Investigating Brandishing Incident
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Bystander Shot, Cops Fired Upon While Investigating Brandishing Incident

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A bystander was shot in the foot and police officers came under fire late Saturday as they responded to reports that a driver had brandished a firearm…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2023
USVI Tourism Teams Up With The Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball
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USVI Tourism Teams Up With The Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced an expansion of its sports collaborations with the launch of a new multi-year partnership with the Chicago Cubs.…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2023
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
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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

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