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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Woman Arrested For Forging Brother’s Signature To Sell Property: VIPD
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Woman Arrested For Forging Brother’s Signature To Sell Property: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix woman who owned an industrial-zoned property jointly with her sibling was arrested for selling it without his permission, authorities said. Marjorie Harry, 49, was arrested…
Posted by John McCarthy June 2, 2022
Local Athlete Takes Top Honors In National Karate Competition
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Local Athlete Takes Top Honors In National Karate Competition

ATLANTIC CITY — A St. Thomas athlete took some top honors at a national martial arts competition held in New Jersey over Memorial Day weekend. Rashell Machuca, of Charlotte Amalie,…
Posted by John McCarthy June 2, 2022
Police Arrest Man For Shooting Outside Altona Nightclub Monday
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Police Arrest Man For Shooting Outside Altona Nightclub Monday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police have arrested a suspect after a non-fatal shooting occurred during a fight outside a nightclub in Altona, St. Thomas on Memorial Day, authorities said. Roy Meade,…
Posted by John McCarthy June 2, 2022
The History of the Virgin Islands National Park
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The History of the Virgin Islands National Park

Laurence Rockefeller owned a huge swath of land on and around Saint John Island. In 1956, he donated his land to the National Park Service, so that it could be…
Posted by John McCarthy June 1, 2022
2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins Today
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2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins Today

MIAMI — There is an 80 percent chance that a hurricane will form in the next 48 hours from an area of low pressure located near the east coast of…
Posted by John McCarthy June 1, 2022
Queen Conch Season Over Until November
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Queen Conch Season Over Until November

Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said that the annual queen conch seasonal closure begins today for the St. Croix and St. Thomas/St. John…
Posted by John McCarthy June 1, 2022
Jamaican National Charged With Illegal Re-Entry By A Felon
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Jamaican National Charged With Illegal Re-Entry By A Felon

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that Veron Venita Goulbourne, 60, a Jamaican national, has been charged with being present in the United States after…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2022
St. John Brewers Hosts St. Thomas Location Grand Opening
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St. John Brewers Hosts St. Thomas Location Grand Opening

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After months of planning, construction and a soft opening, St. John Brewers owners Kevin Chipman and Chirag Vyas invite the business community and general public to enjoy…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2022
Help Police Find St. Croix Man Wanted For Child Abuse
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Help Police Find St. Croix Man Wanted For Child Abuse

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help today to find a St. Croix man wanted on child abuse charges, authorities said. Jelani "Yellow" Ferdinand, 27, is wanted for child abuse and…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2022
USVI Ends COVID Restrictions For U.S. Travelers Today
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USVI Ends COVID Restrictions For U.S. Travelers Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan has issued an Executive Order removing the requirement for the U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Screening Portal for all domestic travel to and from the…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2022

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