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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
‘Watermelon snow’ piques curiosities in Utah after abnormally wet winter
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‘Watermelon snow’ piques curiosities in Utah after abnormally wet winter

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — High up in the mountains, amid pinyon pine and quaking aspen trees, the remaining remnants of the winter’s snow is dotted with hues of pinks, purples…
Posted by John McCarthy July 2, 2023
Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in St. Thomas
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Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in St. Thomas on Friday night. The crash occurred on Veterans Drive just east of the Boy Scout building minutes…
Posted by John McCarthy July 1, 2023
Indiana Fever rookie Aliyah Boston is WNBA All-Star starter, but she can’t keep a secret
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Indiana Fever rookie Aliyah Boston is WNBA All-Star starter, but she can’t keep a secret

INDIANAPOLIS —The first thing Indiana Fever rookie Aliyah Boston did after finding out she was a WNBA All-Star starter is text her family group chat — even though WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told her…
Posted by John McCarthy July 1, 2023
CAUGHT ON CAMERA! Woman Arrested For Brandishing Weapon, Threats on St. Thomas
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA! Woman Arrested For Brandishing Weapon, Threats on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a woman was captured on surveillance video brandishing a weapon when threatening two people in St. Thomas. Joanne Rhymer, 54, was arrested Thursday…
Posted by John McCarthy July 1, 2023
Police Investigating After St. Thomas Man Found Shot To Death On Wooded Path
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Police Investigating After St. Thomas Man Found Shot To Death On Wooded Path

KINGSHILL — Police are investigating after a St. Thomas man was found shot to death on a isolated, wooded path near a St. Croix housing project on Friday morning. Jamoi…
Posted by John McCarthy July 1, 2023
Chinese Citizens Sue Florida Over Property Buying Ban
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Chinese Citizens Sue Florida Over Property Buying Ban

TALLAHASSEE — A group of Chinese citizens working and living in Florida is challenging a new law that bans them from buying property in the state. The American Civil Liberties…
Posted by John McCarthy June 30, 2023
From caterers to cowboy outfitters: Writers’ strike hits Hollywood economy
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From caterers to cowboy outfitters: Writers’ strike hits Hollywood economy

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Before Hollywood writers walked off the job in early May, Pam Elyea's prop house History for Hire filled an average of 53 requests per week for…
Posted by John McCarthy June 30, 2023
Using baby alligator in drink-chugging stunt ends with Tampa teen charged
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Using baby alligator in drink-chugging stunt ends with Tampa teen charged

TAMPA — A Florida teen violated state law when he used a baby alligator as part of a drink-chugging stunt, wildlife officials say. The teen, who is a juvenile, has…
Posted by John McCarthy June 30, 2023
Diet Coke Ingredient About To Be Declared ‘A Possible Carcinogen’ By WHO
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Diet Coke Ingredient About To Be Declared ‘A Possible Carcinogen’ By WHO

GENEVA — Aspartame, one of the most widely used artificial sweeteners in the world, will be declared as a possible carcinogen by the cancer research arm of the World Health…
Posted by John McCarthy June 30, 2023
Stay Out of the Water! NWS Warns of Life-Threatening Rip Currents
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Stay Out of the Water! NWS Warns of Life-Threatening Rip Currents

SAN JUAN — Strong thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds continue across the local waters. The interaction between a vigorous tropical wave propagating westward across the eastern and central Caribbean…
Posted by John McCarthy June 29, 2023

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