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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Coast Guard Rescues 3 Men, 2 Women After Boat Capsizes Near Green Cay Marina
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Coast Guard Rescues 3 Men, 2 Women After Boat Capsizes Near Green Cay Marina

GREEN CAY — A Coast Guard boat crew and two Good Samaritan vessels rescued five persons following a vessel capsizing offshore from Green Cay Marina in St. Croix on Sunday.…
Posted by John McCarthy July 18, 2022
1 Woman, 1 Man Shot At ‘Tsunami’ Dance Party In La Reine
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1 Woman, 1 Man Shot At ‘Tsunami’ Dance Party In La Reine

KINGSHILL — At least two people were injured early Sunday when gunfire broke out at a "Tsunami" dance party being held in a parking lot at mid-island St. Croix. The 911 emergency…
Posted by John McCarthy July 17, 2022
Russian Fuel Oil Cargo Arrives In Cuba As It Ramps Up Imports
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Russian Fuel Oil Cargo Arrives In Cuba As It Ramps Up Imports

HAVANA —  A tanker carrying Russian fuel oil arrived in Cuba on Thursday, bringing supplies for the Caribbean nation's sputtering power plants and giving Russia an outlet for products shunned…
Posted by John McCarthy July 16, 2022
DHS Urges Disabled and Senior Population to Sign Up for Disaster Registry
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DHS Urges Disabled and Senior Population to Sign Up for Disaster Registry

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (DHS) is asking anyone 60 years old or older and people with disabilities who live alone, to sign up for the Elder,…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2022
Photo of Calquohoun Shooting Victim Randy ‘Fyha’ Lockhart
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Photo of Calquohoun Shooting Victim Randy ‘Fyha’ Lockhart

KINGSHILL — Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead in front of a nightclub early this morning. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers at 12:45 a.m. today…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2022
You Can Apply For Social Security Benefits Online 4 Months Before You Are Eligible
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You Can Apply For Social Security Benefits Online 4 Months Before You Are Eligible

Did you know, you can do much of your business online with Social Security? This means no need to call or visit a local Social Security office. You can take…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2022
Man Charged With Smuggling Marijuana On Flight To St. Thomas 
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Man Charged With Smuggling Marijuana On Flight To St. Thomas 

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was taken into custody at 11:47a.m. Thursday by the Criminal Investigation Bureau after an investigation revealed that he was in possession of at…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2022
CIB Investigating Fatal Shooting at the Frontline Nightclub in Estate Colquhoun  
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CIB Investigating Fatal Shooting at the Frontline Nightclub in Estate Colquhoun  

KINGSHILL — Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead in front of a nightclub early this morning. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers at 12:45 a.m. today…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2022
UVI Hosts Marine Debris Curriculum Workshops for 37 USVI Educators 
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UVI Hosts Marine Debris Curriculum Workshops for 37 USVI Educators 

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) hosted two educator workshops to demonstrate hands-on, interactive lessons from the newly released USVI Marine Debris Curriculum. The curriculum includes 12…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2022
VIPA Firefighters Give Water Salute To Late Former Governor
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VIPA Firefighters Give Water Salute To Late Former Governor

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Firefighters at the Cyril E. King Airport executed a flawless water salute signaling the arrival of the body of the late former Governor Charles W. Turnbull to…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2022

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