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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Tropical Wave Now Has A 40% Chance of Becoming Severe Weather: NHC
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Tropical Wave Now Has A 40% Chance of Becoming Severe Weather: NHC

MIAMI — With the peak of hurricane season approaching the tropics may have woken up from their weeks-long slumber. The National Hurricane Center began projecting the formation a potential tropical…
Posted by John McCarthy August 7, 2022
When House Hunting In St. Croix, Watch Out For The Paint Pony On The Front Porch
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When House Hunting In St. Croix, Watch Out For The Paint Pony On The Front Porch

CHRISTIANSTED  — Two people went searching for the best place to live on the Big Islands and ended up in our "only in St. Croix" feature. DeAnna Stewart of Christiansted shared…
Posted by John McCarthy August 7, 2022
Cuba Fire Rages at Fuel Storage Port; Mexico, Venezuela Sending Help
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Cuba Fire Rages at Fuel Storage Port; Mexico, Venezuela Sending Help

HAVANA — A massive oil-fed fire burned for a second day on Saturday near Cuba’s supertanker port in Matanzas, as Mexico and Venezuela sent teams to help fight the inferno…
Posted by John McCarthy August 7, 2022
Former Puerto Rican Governor Vazquez Arrested For Accepting Political Favors
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Former Puerto Rican Governor Vazquez Arrested For Accepting Political Favors

SAN JUAN  — Authorities announced criminal charges against former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez, who was in office from 2019 to 2021, for alleged corruption during her 2020 election campaign. The…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2022
Tropical Wave Coming Off Africa Has A 30% Chance of Becoming A Tropical Storm: NHC
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Tropical Wave Coming Off Africa Has A 30% Chance of Becoming A Tropical Storm: NHC

MIAMI — The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season may have started slow — there have only been three named storms so far — but forecasters warned activity is still expected to be above normal.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2022
VIDOJ To Host DADS Take Your Child to School Day On St. Thomas
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VIDOJ To Host DADS Take Your Child to School Day On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Justice Department’s Access and Visitation Program and Paternity and Child Support Division is partnering with the Department of Education in the national initiative for…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2022
Rodriguez Promoted As The First Female Chief Master Sergeant Within The 285th Civil Engineering Squadron
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Rodriguez Promoted As The First Female Chief Master Sergeant Within The 285th Civil Engineering Squadron

KINGSHILL  — Virgin Islands Air National Guard (VIANG) Zathlyn Rodriguez, 285th Civil Engineering Squadron was promoted to Chief Master Sergeant making her the first female to ever hold the position in the squadron.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2022
Repeat Offender Faces 22 Years In Prison After Copping To Carjacking
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Repeat Offender Faces 22 Years In Prison After Copping To Carjacking

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man faces a maximum of 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to his role in a 2017 carjacking of a St. Croix couple. Luis…
Posted by John McCarthy August 4, 2022
VIDOH Recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month
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VIDOH Recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month. National Immunization Awareness Month raises awareness and encourages everyone to make sure they…
Posted by John McCarthy August 4, 2022
UK Court Convicts Chairman of Failed Harlequin Group For $274M Carib Fraud
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UK Court Convicts Chairman of Failed Harlequin Group For $274M Carib Fraud

LONDON — The chairman of failed luxury Caribbean hotel and resort developer Harlequin Group was convicted on Wednesday of defrauding $274 million from more than 8,000 investors in Britain. David…
Posted by John McCarthy August 4, 2022

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