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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
75% of Venezuelans Live on $1.90 Per Day; United States Offers $171M in Help
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75% of Venezuelans Live on $1.90 Per Day; United States Offers $171M in Help

CARACAS (AP) — The U.S. government plans to pledge more than $171 million today for humanitarian and development projects to assist Venezuelans experiencing a variety of urgent needs at home…
Posted by John McCarthy March 17, 2023
Top Court Ruling Unleashes Permit Upheaval in Puerto Rico
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Top Court Ruling Unleashes Permit Upheaval in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN (AP) — A ruling by Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court has thrown into limbo hundreds of thousands of business and construction permits issued by a U.S. territory already struggling…
Posted by John McCarthy March 17, 2023
PITCHER PERFECT: Puerto Rico Throws Stunner in 8-inning WBC Win vs Israel
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PITCHER PERFECT: Puerto Rico Throws Stunner in 8-inning WBC Win vs Israel

MIAMI (AP) — José De León and three relievers combined on a perfect pitching performance as Puerto Rico routed Israel 10-0 in a World Baseball Classic matchup called after eight…
Posted by John McCarthy March 17, 2023
GANJA LIMBO: ‘Marijuana Use and Sale’ Remains Illegal in the U.S. Virgin Islands
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GANJA LIMBO: ‘Marijuana Use and Sale’ Remains Illegal in the U.S. Virgin Islands

CHRISTIANSTED — If you read the police blotter every day, then you know what you are now reading is true: "marijuana use and sale" remains illegal in the U.S. Virgin…
Posted by John McCarthy March 17, 2023
Man Arrested For Taking Knife To Movie Theater Manager Who Refused Cash Refund
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Man Arrested For Taking Knife To Movie Theater Manager Who Refused Cash Refund

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who took a knife to a movie theater manager who refused to give him a cash refund after a power outage was arrested last…
Posted by John McCarthy March 17, 2023
Cops Nab Suspect On Illegal Gun Charge After He Leads Officers On High Speed Car Chase
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Cops Nab Suspect On Illegal Gun Charge After He Leads Officers On High Speed Car Chase

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Officers arrested a suspect on an illegal gun charge after he led them on a car chase through the streets of St. Thomas on Monday afternoon, authorities…
Posted by John McCarthy March 16, 2023
Mystery Goats Seen Wandering Loose In San Francisco
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Mystery Goats Seen Wandering Loose In San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (UPI) — At least five goats were spotted running loose in the streets of San Francisco and the origins of the animals remain a mystery. San Francisco's Animal Care…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2023
‘Malfunctioning Air Conditioning Units’ Close VIDOH’s Community Health Clinic Today
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‘Malfunctioning Air Conditioning Units’ Close VIDOH’s Community Health Clinic Today

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) said that the Maternal Child Health, Immunizations and Community Health Clinic on St. Croix will close at 12:30 p.m. today, Tuesday,…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2023
Neo-Nazis Chanting ‘Sieg Heil’ Target Drag Queen Story Event
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Neo-Nazis Chanting ‘Sieg Heil’ Target Drag Queen Story Event

AKRON — Hundreds of armed far-right extremists, including “Sieg Heil” chanting neo-Nazis, joined by right-wing Christian groups, converged on a park in Ohio where parents and children had gathered to enjoy a…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2023
First Lady Jill Biden Arrives In St. Croix Today
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First Lady Jill Biden Arrives In St. Croix Today

FREDERIKSTED — First Lady JILL BIDEN is expected to land on "Air Force Two, a United States Air Force C-32 airplane in St. Croix today. It is the FLOTUS' second…
Posted by John McCarthy March 13, 2023

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