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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
FEMA, Territorial Partnership Paves Path To Rebuild Arthur Richards School
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FEMA, Territorial Partnership Paves Path To Rebuild Arthur Richards School

FREDERIKSTED — Hurricane Maria’s winds and rains left Arthur Richards Junior High School in ruins in September 2017. FEMA and the Territory made it a priority to assess damage to…
Posted by John McCarthy January 7, 2022
California Woman Flagged As Fugitive For Grand Theft Auto At St. Thomas Airport
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California Woman Flagged As Fugitive For Grand Theft Auto At St. Thomas Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A California woman was flagged at the St. Thomas airport by federal officials as a fugitive from justice for grand theft auto, authorities said. Alicia Alcala –…
Posted by John McCarthy January 6, 2022
Coast Guard Calls Off Search For Missing Vega Baja Swimmer In Puerto Rico
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Coast Guard Calls Off Search For Missing Vega Baja Swimmer In Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard air and surface units suspended the search for a 21-year-old man Tuesday in the island’s northern coast just off “Los Tubos” Beach in Manati. Still missing…
Posted by John McCarthy January 5, 2022
2 Women Go On Shopping Spree At Walmart With Stolen Credit Card: VIPD
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2 Women Go On Shopping Spree At Walmart With Stolen Credit Card: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two St. Thomas women were charged after allegedly going on a shopping spree at Walmart using a stolen credit card, authorities said. Imai Demming, 22, of Michael…
Posted by John McCarthy January 5, 2022
77-Year-Old Man Held On Domestic Violence Charge After Assault: VIPD
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77-Year-Old Man Held On Domestic Violence Charge After Assault: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was charged with assault after police responded to a domestic violence call on Tuesday morning, authorities said. Edward H. Russell, 77, of Christiansted, was arrested at…
Posted by John McCarthy January 5, 2022
U.S. Virgin Islands Students Return To A Virtual Classroom On January 10
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U.S. Virgin Islands Students Return To A Virtual Classroom On January 10

CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly press briefing today, Governor Albert Bryan announced he is postponing the resumption of in-person learning for public school students until January 24 while he…
Posted by John McCarthy January 4, 2022
Coast Guard Searches For Missing Man Near ‘Los Tubos’ Beach in Manati
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Coast Guard Searches For Missing Man Near ‘Los Tubos’ Beach in Manati

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard air and surface units are actively searching Monday for a person in the water just off “Los Tubos” Beach in Manati, Puerto Rico. Missing is Elias…
Posted by John McCarthy January 4, 2022
Infant With COVID Fights For Life At SRMC In St. Thomas For 1 Week And Counting
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Infant With COVID Fights For Life At SRMC In St. Thomas For 1 Week And Counting

CHRISTIANSTED — Ten people are currently hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the territory's two main hospitals, officials said this afternoon. Speaking at the weekly COVID-19 press conference at…
Posted by John McCarthy January 4, 2022
U.S. Virgin Islands Shortens COVID-19 Testing Window For Travelers
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U.S. Virgin Islands Shortens COVID-19 Testing Window For Travelers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands has updated its COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers. The new requirements mean all U.S-based travelers aged 5 or older must submit a negative…
Posted by John McCarthy January 4, 2022
St. Croix Welcomes First Baby Born Into The New Year
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St. Croix Welcomes First Baby Born Into The New Year

DIAMOND RUBY — St. Croix and the U.S. Virgin Islands welcomed the first baby of the year at exactly 55 minutes after midnight. Baby Boy Immanuel Acosta, born on January…
Posted by John McCarthy January 3, 2022

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