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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
VIPD Begins First Phase of Body-Worn Camera Program 
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VIPD Begins First Phase of Body-Worn Camera Program 

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department announced today it is launching the first phase of its Body-Worn Camera Program. VIPD Patrol Officers will now be equipped with body-worn cameras (BWCs) for law…
Posted by John McCarthy July 29, 2022
USVI Catches Mega Millions Fever With $1.1 Billion Jackpot
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USVI Catches Mega Millions Fever With $1.1 Billion Jackpot

DES MOINES, Iowa — It was all over social media on Tuesday — before the last Mega Millions drawing — Virgin Islanders want a chance at a $1 billion payday.…
Posted by John McCarthy July 29, 2022
Jury Finds Malik Iles Guilty of Murder
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Jury Finds Malik Iles Guilty of Murder

KINGSHILL — A Superior Court judge found 22-year-old Malik Iles guilty of murder for a shooting on January 11, 2020, that left 34-year-old Ray Thomas dead.The trial before Judge Douglas…
Posted by John McCarthy July 29, 2022
Photo of Liquor Store Shooting Victim Angel Diaz
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Photo of Liquor Store Shooting Victim Angel Diaz

CHRISTIANSTED — Police held a press conference and named the three St. Croix men who were shot and killed near a liquor store-vape shop near a La Grande Princesse gas station on Tuesday night.…
Posted by John McCarthy July 28, 2022
Google Doodle Celebrated The Birth of Steel Pan on Tuesday
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Google Doodle Celebrated The Birth of Steel Pan on Tuesday

A new animation, served to millions today on Google’s homepage, tells the fascinating history of a great percussion instrument – the steelpan. PORT OF SPAIN — Google has published a…
Posted by John McCarthy July 27, 2022
Coast Guard Ends Search For Teen Off ‘La Poza del Obispo’ Beach
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Coast Guard Ends Search For Teen Off ‘La Poza del Obispo’ Beach

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard suspended the search for a 19-year-old male in the waters just off ‘La Poza del Obispo’ in Arecibo, Puerto Rico Tuesday night. Still missing is…
Posted by John McCarthy July 27, 2022
Titan Gas Station Shooting Claims 3 Male Victims: VIPD
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Titan Gas Station Shooting Claims 3 Male Victims: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — Virgin Islands Police continue to investigate after three males were shot dead at a gas station in La Grande Princesse last night. Police investigators have scheduled a press…
Posted by John McCarthy July 27, 2022
Police Investigating After 2 People Shot Near Titan Gas Station
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Police Investigating After 2 People Shot Near Titan Gas Station

CHRISTIANSTED — Virgin Islands Police are investigating after two people were shot near a gas station in La Grande Princesse tonight. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers after a…
Posted by John McCarthy July 26, 2022
Help Police Find St. Croix Woman Wanted For Waterfront Assault
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Help Police Find St. Croix Woman Wanted For Waterfront Assault

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to locate a woman wanted for an assault on the St. Thomas waterfront about two months ago. Lydiancye Rivera, 19, of Estate is…
Posted by John McCarthy July 26, 2022
NHC Continues To Monitor 3 Tropical Waves, No Threats Expected Now
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NHC Continues To Monitor 3 Tropical Waves, No Threats Expected Now

SAN JUAN — During hurricane season, the words every Virgin Islander loves to hear are: "Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next five days." The National Hurricane Center continues to…
Posted by John McCarthy July 26, 2022

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