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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Male Knocked Off Motorcycle On Veterans Drive Today
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Male Knocked Off Motorcycle On Veterans Drive Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after the driver of a motorcycle was knocked off of his vehicle near the St. Thomas waterfront area this evening, authorities said. The 911…
Posted by John McCarthy October 11, 2022
Suspect In High-Speed Chase On Highway Evades Cops By Ditching Car, Going Bush
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Suspect In High-Speed Chase On Highway Evades Cops By Ditching Car, Going Bush

FREDERIKSTED — Police trying to capture a shooting suspect driving on the Melvin Evans Highway were thwarted when the suspect ditched his car and hid in the bushes, authorities said.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2022
Initiatives To Help Promote Children’s Libraries and Literacy
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Initiatives To Help Promote Children’s Libraries and Literacy

The Community of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has recently been honored with an invitation to serve as an affiliate Center for the Book.  The Center for the Book was originally founded…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2022
1 Dead, 1 Injured After Auto Collision On Veterans Drive Late Friday
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1 Dead, 1 Injured After Auto Collision On Veterans Drive Late Friday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police are investigating a vehicle collision that left one driver dead and one passenger injured late Friday. About 11:54 p.m., the 911 Emergency Call Center…
Posted by John McCarthy October 9, 2022
Police Credit Public’s Help in Quick Arrest of Man Wanted For Paradise Mills Murder
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Police Credit Public’s Help in Quick Arrest of Man Wanted For Paradise Mills Murder

FREDERIKSTED — Hours after circulating a wanted poster for a man wanted in connection with a homicide in Paradise Mills, police said tips from residents led to an arrest. Jahreem…
Posted by John McCarthy October 8, 2022
St. Croix Man Arrested For Firing Gun Outside of Peter’s Rest Bar
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St. Croix Man Arrested For Firing Gun Outside of Peter’s Rest Bar

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who got drunk in a Peter's Rest bar then went outside and started firing a gun was arrested by order of the Superior Court,…
Posted by John McCarthy October 8, 2022
3 Women Arrested For 2021 Bar Brawl, Robbery of Female Victim
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3 Women Arrested For 2021 Bar Brawl, Robbery of Female Victim

CHRISTIANSTED — Three women were arrested in connection to a St. Croix bar brawl in which another woman was robbed and attacked nearly one year ago, authorities said. Jazmin Linares,…
Posted by John McCarthy October 7, 2022
Body of Missing British Virgin Islands Woman Recovered Near Scene of Boating Accident
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Body of Missing British Virgin Islands Woman Recovered Near Scene of Boating Accident

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A search of the Caribbean Sea around the British and U.S. Virgin Islands waters ended Tuesday afternoon after the body of a missing woman was recovered…
Posted by John McCarthy October 6, 2022
Congrats To St. Croix Residents Who Celebrate Their 50th Wedding Anniversary Tomorrow
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Congrats To St. Croix Residents Who Celebrate Their 50th Wedding Anniversary Tomorrow

CHRISTIANSTED — Congratulations are in order for St. Croix residents Bob and Patricia Towal who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary tomorrow. Trisha and Bob were wed on October 7,…
Posted by John McCarthy October 6, 2022
The Yutes and Tarrus Riley Link Up and Hope For ‘Better Days’
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The Yutes and Tarrus Riley Link Up and Hope For ‘Better Days’

KINGSTON — The Yutes’ hot streak continues. Amidst their album rollout, they have dropped multiple singles featuring iconic Jamaican artists like Masicka and Govana; now, they return with Tarrus Riley on…
Posted by John McCarthy October 5, 2022

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