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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
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
VIPD Denies Using ‘Sting Ray’ Tracking Device In The USVI 
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VIPD Denies Using ‘Sting Ray’ Tracking Device In The USVI 

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department said that there have been recent "unsubstantiated and reckless claims" circulating on social media  —  including Facebook and WhatsApp  — that the VIPD is using…
Posted by John McCarthy August 3, 2022
For Those Falling Behind In Licensing Fees, DLCA Offers ‘Apply and Comply’
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For Those Falling Behind In Licensing Fees, DLCA Offers ‘Apply and Comply’

CHRISTIANSTED — DLCA says if you're falling behind in keeping your licenses current — it's better for you to come forward now and own up to the problem. DLCA's Operation "Apply and…
Posted by John McCarthy August 3, 2022
As Peak Season Approaches, NHC Watches 4 Tropical Waves, CSU Monitors Ocean Temperatures
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As Peak Season Approaches, NHC Watches 4 Tropical Waves, CSU Monitors Ocean Temperatures

MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring four tropical waves in the Atlantic basin, including one in the western Caribbean. No new tropical cyclones are expected during the next five days as the busiest period…
Posted by John McCarthy August 3, 2022
Jilted Lover Breaks In Bedroom Window, Beats Boyfriend With Broomstick and Steals His Gucci Slippers
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Jilted Lover Breaks In Bedroom Window, Beats Boyfriend With Broomstick and Steals His Gucci Slippers

CHRISTIANSTED — A jilted lover broke into an Orange Grove bedroom window after midnight, hit the woman's current boyfriend in the head with a broomstick and then stole his Gucci slippers…
Posted by John McCarthy August 3, 2022
Panama Teachers End Long Strike That Set Off Wider Protests
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Panama Teachers End Long Strike That Set Off Wider Protests

PANAMA CITY — Panama’s teachers will return to the classroom today after a month-long strike supported by a number of other sectors that blocked commerce and snarled the capital with…
Posted by John McCarthy August 2, 2022

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