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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
PAHO Warns That Only 25% Of Latin America, Caribbean Is Fully Vaccinated
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PAHO Warns That Only 25% Of Latin America, Caribbean Is Fully Vaccinated

CARACAS — Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa Etienne warned that 75 percent of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean has yet to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19…
Posted by John McCarthy September 5, 2021
With COVID-19 Training, USVI Kitchen Workers Plan To Counter Delta Strain
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With COVID-19 Training, USVI Kitchen Workers Plan To Counter Delta Strain

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” Feeding Initiative will operate in both districts beginning September 7, following the suspension of the program…
Posted by John McCarthy September 5, 2021
School Bus Service Slated To Resume On St. Croix Next Week, Education Says
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School Bus Service Slated To Resume On St. Croix Next Week, Education Says

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Education, St. Croix District, is slated to resume school bus service on September13 for general education students in grades PreK-3rd and CTE students…
Posted by John McCarthy September 4, 2021
Wary USVI Residents Keep One Eye Peeled On Hurricane Larry In The Atlantic
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Wary USVI Residents Keep One Eye Peeled On Hurricane Larry In The Atlantic

MIAMI — Following the catastrophic path of Hurricane Ida and its remnants over the southern and eastern U.S. this week, the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season shows no signs of slowing down.  Hurricane Larry…
Posted by John McCarthy September 4, 2021
Community Action Group Secures DSPR Basketball Hoop For The Savan Area
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Community Action Group Secures DSPR Basketball Hoop For The Savan Area

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Community Action NOW! Executive Director Iffat Walker said discussions he's had with government officials will soon benefit the youth of the Savan community.  “Due to the rising numbers in COVID-19…
Posted by John McCarthy September 4, 2021
2 Beaches To Avoid This Weekend, While 7 Beaches Were Not Tested: DPNR
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2 Beaches To Avoid This Weekend, While 7 Beaches Were Not Tested: DPNR

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two beaches on two islands failed water quality resting and should be avoided this weekend, Water Bay on St. Thomas and Cruz Bay on St. John exceeded…
Posted by John McCarthy September 3, 2021
Coast Guard Takes 91 Illegal Migrants Back To The Dominican Republic Today
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Coast Guard Takes 91 Illegal Migrants Back To The Dominican Republic Today

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Reliance crew repatriated 91 migrants to the Dominican Republic today from three at-sea interdictions in the Mona Passage off the west coast of Puerto…
Posted by John McCarthy September 3, 2021
Coast Guard Seizes $51 Million In Cocaine After At-Sea Drug Bust Near The BVI
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Coast Guard Seizes $51 Million In Cocaine After At-Sea Drug Bust Near The BVI

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge crew offloaded approximately 1,700 kilograms of seized cocaine at Coast Guard Base San Juan Friday, following the disruption go-fast vessel smuggling…
Posted by John McCarthy September 3, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: USVI Tourism Tells Visitors Antibody Tests Won’t Be Accepted
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BREAKING NEWS: USVI Tourism Tells Visitors Antibody Tests Won’t Be Accepted

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism just put out an important COVID-19-related message for visitors to the territory on Twitter minutes ago. "As of August 13,…
Posted by John McCarthy September 2, 2021
FEMA Gives $7.6M To VIHA To Repair Marley Homes and Additions: ODR
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FEMA Gives $7.6M To VIHA To Repair Marley Homes and Additions: ODR

FREDERIKSTED — The Office of Disaster Recovery announces that the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) has been obligated $7,613,710 to complete repairs to Marley Homes and Additions in Frederiksted. The funds…
Posted by John McCarthy September 2, 2021

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