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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
VIDOH’s Epidemiology Division Releases Its 2022 Annual Report
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VIDOH’s Epidemiology Division Releases Its 2022 Annual Report

CHRISTIANSTED  — The Virgin Islands Department of Health's Epidemiology Division released its 2022 Annual Report detailing the division’s work throughout the past year, including disease surveillance and trends in the USVI,…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2023
Coast Guard Searching For Man Who Fell From Cruise Ship Off Florida Coast
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Coast Guard Searching For Man Who Fell From Cruise Ship Off Florida Coast

JACKSONVILLE — The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it's searching for a man who fell from a cruise ship off the coast of Florida. The 35-year-old passenger fell from the…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2023
Putin Says Ukraine Drone Strikes On Moscow Aim To Scare and Provoke Russia
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Putin Says Ukraine Drone Strikes On Moscow Aim To Scare and Provoke Russia

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to today's drone attacks on the capital Moscow, accusing Ukraine of trying to frighten Russians. He said civilians were targeted, but air…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2023
VIFEMS Offers $5,000 Reward For Information Leading To Arrest Of Cane Field Firestarter
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VIFEMS Offers $5,000 Reward For Information Leading To Arrest Of Cane Field Firestarter

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) concluded fire containment operations at the cane field in Frederiksted at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. Throughout the day, VIFEMS…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2023
Man Arrested For Assaulting Two People, Firing Shots In Little Princess, VIPD Says
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Man Arrested For Assaulting Two People, Firing Shots In Little Princess, VIPD Says

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested for allegedly assaulting two people on the North Shore and charges related to brandishing a weapon, authorities said. Brian Bernhardt Roebuck, 27,…
Posted by John McCarthy May 29, 2023
Ohio Man Detained At St. Thomas For Being A Fugitive From Justice, VIPD Says
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Ohio Man Detained At St. Thomas For Being A Fugitive From Justice, VIPD Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — An Ohio man clearing customs at the St. Thomas airport was found by federal agents to be a fugitive from justice. Brandon O. Carter, 31, of Columbus,…
Posted by John McCarthy May 29, 2023
Firefighters Extinguish Blaze On Agricultural Land During Drought In St. Croix
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Firefighters Extinguish Blaze On Agricultural Land During Drought In St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Firefighters worked to extinguish a fire on drought-stricken land in St. Croix at approximately 3:01 p.m. today, authorities said. The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services were…
Posted by John McCarthy May 28, 2023
Teen Student Diver Dies During Underwater Class On Buck Island, VIPD Says
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Teen Student Diver Dies During Underwater Class On Buck Island, VIPD Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —  A teen-age student diver near St. Thomas drowned during an underwater class on Saturday morning, Virgin Islands Police said. The unidentified 16-year-old was attending a beginners class…
Posted by John McCarthy May 28, 2023
One Man and One Minor Arrested For Stealing Car At Frederiksted Quarry
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One Man and One Minor Arrested For Stealing Car At Frederiksted Quarry

FREDERIKSTED — One man and one minor were arrested Thursday after being captured on video surveillance stealing a car after breaking into the office of a Frederiksted quarry last year.…
Posted by John McCarthy May 26, 2023
2 Men Arrested For Shooting Incident That Left 1 Man Injured At St. Croix Mutual Homes
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2 Men Arrested For Shooting Incident That Left 1 Man Injured At St. Croix Mutual Homes

FREDERIKSTED — Two men were arrested in connection to a shooting incident that left one man injured at St. Croix Mutual Homes last month, authorities said. Adiel O. "Macho" Huertas,…
Posted by John McCarthy May 26, 2023

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