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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Man Wanted For OHC Attempted Murder Surrenders
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Man Wanted For OHC Attempted Murder Surrenders

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for attempted murder after a shooting at Oswald Harris Court six days ago is now in official custody. Donte C. Joseph, 25,…
Posted by John McCarthy June 11, 2022
OCS Students Recognized For Service In VING Ceremony
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OCS Students Recognized For Service In VING Ceremony

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands National Guard saluted all the high school seniors who were honored during the Our Community Salutes - U.S. Virgin Islands annual high school recognition…
Posted by John McCarthy June 11, 2022
Stony Coral Disease Killing up to 94 Percent of Caribbean Coral
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Stony Coral Disease Killing up to 94 Percent of Caribbean Coral

COZUMEL — A new coral disease is quickly circulating in the Caribbean, killing as much as 94 percent of certain types of coral species in the region, according to a study…
Posted by John McCarthy June 11, 2022
Colombia Discovers Two Historical Shipwrecks In The Caribbean
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Colombia Discovers Two Historical Shipwrecks In The Caribbean

BOGOTA (Reuters) — Colombian naval officials conducting underwater monitoring of the long-sunken San Jose galleon have discovered two other historical shipwrecks nearby, President Ivan Duque said this week. The San…
Posted by John McCarthy June 11, 2022
Tropical Wave To Bring Showers; Risk Of Rip Currents For St. Croix
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Tropical Wave To Bring Showers; Risk Of Rip Currents For St. Croix

SAN JUAN — A tropical wave will bring a few rounds of showers to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today. A high risk of rip currents continues across…
Posted by John McCarthy June 11, 2022
Social Security Resources That Can Protect Elders From Scams
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Social Security Resources That Can Protect Elders From Scams

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15. On this day, communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, organizations, and the private sector unite to prevent the mistreatment of and violence against…
Posted by John McCarthy June 11, 2022
Man Who Raped Underage Girl Arrested As He Lands At Airport
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Man Who Raped Underage Girl Arrested As He Lands At Airport

FREDERIKSTED — A man who allegedly raped an underage girl in Carlton last month was arrested when he landed at the St. Croix airport, authorities said. Detectives from the Criminal…
Posted by John McCarthy June 10, 2022
Woman Stole Credit Card Info To Buy $2,337 In Gold Jewelry: VIPD
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Woman Stole Credit Card Info To Buy $2,337 In Gold Jewelry: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman is accused of stealing customer's credit card information in order to place an order with Crucian Gold for $2,300 in jewelry, authorities said. On…
Posted by John McCarthy June 10, 2022
Man Stole Check From Cancer Charity To Pay For Print Job
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Man Stole Check From Cancer Charity To Pay For Print Job

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly stole a check from a cancer charity to pay for his own personal printing job has been placed under arrest, authorities said.…
Posted by John McCarthy June 10, 2022
V.I. Port Authority Temporarily Closes Cyril E. King Airport
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V.I. Port Authority Temporarily Closes Cyril E. King Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) temporarily closed the St. Thomas airport at 4 p.m. Monday "to perform a minor repair." But by 4:50 p.m., VIPA said…
Posted by John McCarthy June 7, 2022

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