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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Colombian Who Used Fake ID To Bring Ecstasy To St. Croix Admits To Not Being A U.S. Citizen
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Colombian Who Used Fake ID To Bring Ecstasy To St. Croix Admits To Not Being A U.S. Citizen

CHRISTIANSTED — A Colombian national who brought ecstasy, ketamine and a fake ID to the St. Croix airport last December has admitted to entering the United States illegally. Andres Bejarano,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 26, 2022
Venezuelan Pleads Guilty To Smuggling 108 Pounds of Cocaine Into St. Croix By Sea
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Venezuelan Pleads Guilty To Smuggling 108 Pounds of Cocaine Into St. Croix By Sea

CHRISTIANSTED — A Venezuelan national today admitted in federal court to smuggling 108 pounds of cocaine into the territory. Johan Garcia Suarez, 33, of Caracas, one of eleven Venezuelan nationals…
Posted by John McCarthy January 26, 2022
St. Thomas Gets $99M To Complete Turpentine Run Project And Savan Gut Phase II: Plaskett
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St. Thomas Gets $99M To Complete Turpentine Run Project And Savan Gut Phase II: Plaskett

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, said $99 million in new funding is available for vital projects in the Virgin Islands through the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 26, 2022
Police Investigating After Motorist Struck By Stray Bullet When Driving By JFK Project
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Police Investigating After Motorist Struck By Stray Bullet When Driving By JFK Project

CHRISTIANSTED — A motorist driving by a Richmond housing project was struck by a stray bullet minutes late Saturday night, authorities said. Personnel from the Juan F. Luis Hospital &…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2022
Coast Guard Crews Rescue 1 Russian, 1 Kazakh, 4 Uzbeks From Distressed Sailboat
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Coast Guard Crews Rescue 1 Russian, 1 Kazakh, 4 Uzbeks From Distressed Sailboat

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard air and surface crews rescued a Russian, a Kazakh and four Uzbek men Thursday night from a distressed sailing vessel near Mona Island off Puerto…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2022
Anguilla Culinary Experience Will Debut In May 2022
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Anguilla Culinary Experience Will Debut In May 2022

Anguilla To Host New Epicurean Festival Featuring Local And International Chefs THE VALLEY — Anguilla will present a new epicurean festival, Anguilla Culinary Experience (ACE), from Wednesday, May 11 through…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2022
Health Department Confirms Territory’s 97th COVID-19 Related Death
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Health Department Confirms Territory’s 97th COVID-19 Related Death

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health has confirmed another COVID-19 related death, bringing the territory’s toll to 97. After notifying next of kin, Health announced that the deceased…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2022
2 Fugitives From Justice Arrested At St. Thomas Airport: VIPD
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2 Fugitives From Justice Arrested At St. Thomas Airport: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two fugitives from justice were detained at the St. Thomas airport on unrelated matters on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Michael I. Montanez Jr., 24, of Deltona, Florida,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2022
SOUTHCOM Commander Makes Historic Visit to Jamaica
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SOUTHCOM Commander Makes Historic Visit to Jamaica

KINGSTON — U.S. Army General Laura Richardson, who made history as the first woman to lead United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), visited Jamaica on January 20-22 for three days of…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2022
‘To Protect and Serve’ Virgin Islands Police Officer Assists Motorist With Flat Tire
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‘To Protect and Serve’ Virgin Islands Police Officer Assists Motorist With Flat Tire

CHRISTIANSTED — A member of the Virgin Islands Police Department took some extra time to help a family with a flat tire. Sgt. Kirk Fieulleteau assisted a family who was…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2022

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