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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Couple Banned For Life By Carnival For Fishing Off Cruise Ship Balcony
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Couple Banned For Life By Carnival For Fishing Off Cruise Ship Balcony

NASSAU (NEXSTAR) — If you want seafood, just head to the ship’s buffet, all right? At least two passengers on a recent Carnival cruise have been banned for life from sailing…
Posted by John McCarthy April 22, 2023
‘The Champagne of Beers’ Leaves French Bubbly Producers Frothing
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‘The Champagne of Beers’ Leaves French Bubbly Producers Frothing

BRUSSELS (AP) — The guardians of Champagne will let no one take the name of the bubbly beverage in vain, not even a U.S. beer behemoth. For years, Miller High…
Posted by John McCarthy April 21, 2023
Sentencing of Cayman Islands Beauty Queen Who Assaulted Cop Delayed Again
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Sentencing of Cayman Islands Beauty Queen Who Assaulted Cop Delayed Again

GEORGE TOWN — A former Miss Universe Cayman Islands appeared in a Cayman Islands courtroom on Thursday but her sentencing was postponed a second time. Tiffany Conolly was found guilty…
Posted by John McCarthy April 21, 2023
Man Charged With Importing Gun Without A License, VIPD Says
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Man Charged With Importing Gun Without A License, VIPD Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was charged today with importing a gun without a license with the help of an unnamed accomplice, authorities said. Jakel J. Bell, 29,…
Posted by John McCarthy April 20, 2023
Help Police Find Dansiel Diaz Bautista Wanted On Domestic Violence Charge In St. Croix
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Help Police Find Dansiel Diaz Bautista Wanted On Domestic Violence Charge In St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help tonight to find a St. Croix suspect wanted for domestic violence and other related charges. Dansiel Diaz Bautista, 23, is wanted for second-degree assault-domestic…
Posted by John McCarthy April 20, 2023
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

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