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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Veterans and Active-Duty Military Members Social Security Has Your Back!
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Veterans and Active-Duty Military Members Social Security Has Your Back!

Veterans Day is on Friday, November 11, 2022. Every year on this day, we honor all veterans who served our country and risked their lives to protect us. Our Wounded…
Posted by John McCarthy November 7, 2022
Woman Stabbed At Downtown Housing Project Dies; Police Charge Suspect: VIPD
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Woman Stabbed At Downtown Housing Project Dies; Police Charge Suspect: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a female stabbing victim died in east downtown St. Thomas housing project on Saturday afternoon. Ahjahra Francis, 37, was arrested and charged with…
Posted by John McCarthy November 6, 2022
VIPD Explains Their Role In The Arrests of 2 St. Croix Fugitives Living In Lakeland Florida
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VIPD Explains Their Role In The Arrests of 2 St. Croix Fugitives Living In Lakeland Florida

LAKELAND — The Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida apprehended Jonathan Rivera and N’zinger Makeda Williams at VIPD Criminal Investigations Bureau’s request at 5 p.m. Thursday after securing an arrest…
Posted by John McCarthy November 5, 2022
2 St. Croix Homicide Fugitives Called ‘Wrong’ By Police For Hiding Out In Lakeland Florida
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2 St. Croix Homicide Fugitives Called ‘Wrong’ By Police For Hiding Out In Lakeland Florida

LAKELAND — Two suspects wanted for murder in St. Croix were apprehended by Florida police deputies in Lakeland on Thursday, authorities said. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, 30-year-old Jonathan Rivera and his girlfriend,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2022
Felon Who Threatened Bartender, Stabbed Security Guard, Is Beaten With 2×4, Arrested
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Felon Who Threatened Bartender, Stabbed Security Guard, Is Beaten With 2×4, Arrested

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas felon who threatened a bartender and then allegedly stabbed the security guard was beaten with a two-by-four and then arrested by police today, authorities…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2022
Man Shot Once On Main Street In St. Thomas Dies An Hour Later At Schneider Hospital
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Man Shot Once On Main Street In St. Thomas Dies An Hour Later At Schneider Hospital

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man was found shot once and dying on Main Street in St. Thomas late last night. Jasim Denver Thompson, 35, died less…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2022
Feuding Neighbors Choose Gunfire To Settle Dispute In Union and Mt. Washington
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Feuding Neighbors Choose Gunfire To Settle Dispute In Union and Mt. Washington

CHRISTIANSTED — Two feuding neighbors tried to settle a dispute in Estate Union and Mt. Washington by firing their guns and causing property damage, authorities said. Members of the Criminal…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2022
‘Polar Trough’ To Bring Heavy Rain To USVI and Puerto Rico Starting Late Tomorrow: NWS
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‘Polar Trough’ To Bring Heavy Rain To USVI and Puerto Rico Starting Late Tomorrow: NWS

SAN JUAN — The  combination of a polar trough and increasing moisture from the south will result in a very unsettled weather pattern beginning late Friday and stretching into early next…
Posted by John McCarthy November 3, 2022
Oil Tanker Owners Slapped With $250,000 Fine For Polluting The Air With High-Sulfur Fuel
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Oil Tanker Owners Slapped With $250,000 Fine For Polluting The Air With High-Sulfur Fuel

CHRISTIANSTED — Ionian Management Inc., a New York-based company that commercially manages three vessels, including the M/T Ocean Princess, was slapped with a $250,000 environmental fine for polluting the air…
Posted by John McCarthy November 3, 2022
West Indies Company & Bellows International Sponsor 2022 USVI Charter Yacht Show
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West Indies Company & Bellows International Sponsor 2022 USVI Charter Yacht Show

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Mixology Competition, Pop-Up Bars featuring spirited beverages and locally brewed beer, rum tastings, and champagne for the awards are among the key features of the USVI…
Posted by John McCarthy November 3, 2022

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