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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Second Victim Dies From Climaxx Nightclub Shooting
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Second Victim Dies From Climaxx Nightclub Shooting

CHRISTIANSTED — A second victim — on life support at the St. Croix hospital — has died from his injuries after being shot at Climaxx Sports Bar and Nightclub in…
Posted by John McCarthy April 20, 2023
Mysterious Case of U.S. Virgin Islands Sea Urchin Die-Off Has Been Solved By Scientists
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Mysterious Case of U.S. Virgin Islands Sea Urchin Die-Off Has Been Solved By Scientists

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — There seemed to be a deadly plague lurking under the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean last year, killing sea urchins at a rate that hadn't been seen in…
Posted by John McCarthy April 20, 2023
SNAP Cash Documents Due Now To Secure May Benefits, DHS Says
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SNAP Cash Documents Due Now To Secure May Benefits, DHS Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attention SNAP/CASH clients!! Did you receive mail from the VI Department of Human Services (DHS) SNAP Offices about completing your Recertification Application, Periodic Report, or letter requesting…
Posted by John McCarthy April 20, 2023
Stepson Gets Birthday In Jail After Knocking Out Dad In Beach Bar Brawl Over Mom
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Stepson Gets Birthday In Jail After Knocking Out Dad In Beach Bar Brawl Over Mom

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man wanted for assaulting his father at an east end St. Thomas bar was arrested near a housing project on Wednesday, authorities said. Caelin William Henry, 25,…
Posted by John McCarthy April 20, 2023
Extent of St. Croix Drought Exposed At USDA-NRCS Workshops
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Extent of St. Croix Drought Exposed At USDA-NRCS Workshops

KINGSHILL — The Natural Resources Conservation Service field office on St. Croix participated in a seven-day workshop on fencing and pasture sponsored by the USDA recently. The St. Croix field…
Posted by John McCarthy April 20, 2023
Help Police Find Las Vegas Man Wanted On Domestic Violence Charge In St. Thomas
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Help Police Find Las Vegas Man Wanted On Domestic Violence Charge In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a Nevada man wanted in a domestic violence incident. Caelin William Henry, 24, of Las Vegas, is wanted for third-degree…
Posted by John McCarthy April 19, 2023
Body of St. Croix Man Found In ‘Advanced Stage of Decomposition’ On North Street
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Body of St. Croix Man Found In ‘Advanced Stage of Decomposition’ On North Street

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating after a St. Croix resident's body was found in "an advanced stage of decomposition" in Christiansted town on Monday afternoon. Ade E. Raphael, 33, was positively…
Posted by John McCarthy April 18, 2023
Tame 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Hangs On Developing El Nino
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Tame 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Hangs On Developing El Nino

MIAMI (Reuters) —  A slightly below-average 2023 Atlantic hurricane season lies ahead with an El Nino weather phenomenon damping the storm outlook, a top hurricane forecaster said. El Nino, a…
Posted by John McCarthy April 18, 2023
USVI Veterans Advisory Council Meeting Set For Thursday
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USVI Veterans Advisory Council Meeting Set For Thursday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Office of Veteran Affairs will be joining the VI Veterans Advisory Council (VIVAC) in hosting its third meeting on Thursday. In its last meeting,…
Posted by John McCarthy April 18, 2023
Governor Hails New Vendors Plaza, Restrooms
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Governor Hails New Vendors Plaza, Restrooms

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — During a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon, Governor Albert Bryan hailed the reopening of the upgraded Vendors Plaza and a new restroom there on St. Thomas as a "significant improvement"…
Posted by John McCarthy April 18, 2023

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