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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
UVI, NASA To Host Global Outreach Program for VI & International Students
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UVI, NASA To Host Global Outreach Program for VI & International Students

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As part of a growing collaboration between the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to promote STEM education, Virgin Islands students will join students from around the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2022
U.S. Navy Seizes $22M of Cocaine In The Caribbean
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U.S. Navy Seizes $22M of Cocaine In The Caribbean

MIAMI — The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy seized what they suspect is cocaine worth an estimated $22 million during a recent interdiction in the Caribbean Sea. The littoral combat…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2022
Coast Guard Takes 90 Dominicans Back Home After 3 Illegal Voyage Interceptions
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Coast Guard Takes 90 Dominicans Back Home After 3 Illegal Voyage Interceptions

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon repatriated 90 Dominicans to the Dominican Republic Sunday afternoon, following the interdiction of three illegal voyages near Puerto Rico. The interdictions are…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2022
Government House Says Free COVID-19 Testing Of Students Begins Today
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Government House Says Free COVID-19 Testing Of Students Begins Today

CHRISTIANSTED — During the weekly briefing, Government House spokesman Richard Motta reminded parents that all students must be tested before returning to in-person learning begins on Monday, January 24, and the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2022
Health Department Confirms 3 More Deaths From COVID During Omicron Surge
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Health Department Confirms 3 More Deaths From COVID During Omicron Surge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health has confirmed three more deaths related to COVID-19 in the territory — two on St. Thomas and one on St. Croix.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 18, 2022
Police Need Suspects In The Killings Of Odonnie Heywood And Jahny Ledesma
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Police Need Suspects In The Killings Of Odonnie Heywood And Jahny Ledesma

SUNNY ISLE — Police want your help to find suspects in the slaying of two teenagers near the Sunny Isle Shopping Center on Monday night. The 911 Emergency Call Center…
Posted by John McCarthy January 18, 2022
2 Dead Teenagers Found In Sedan After 4 Shot Near Sunny Isle Shopping Center
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2 Dead Teenagers Found In Sedan After 4 Shot Near Sunny Isle Shopping Center

SUNNY ISLE — Four males were shot and two 17-year-old teenagers died after a series of shootings near the Sunny Isle Shopping Center on Monday night. Virgin Islands police responded…
Posted by John McCarthy January 18, 2022
Students Returning To In-Person Classes Next Week Must Be Tested For COVID-19
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Students Returning To In-Person Classes Next Week Must Be Tested For COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE), with guidance from the Virgin Islands Department of Health, is requiring all students attending the territory’s public schools and school-based…
Posted by John McCarthy January 18, 2022
St. Thomas Man Shot Near Bordeaux Fire Station Monday Afternoon: VIPD
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St. Thomas Man Shot Near Bordeaux Fire Station Monday Afternoon: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man hitched a ride to the hospital after realizing he was shot in the leg, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers…
Posted by John McCarthy January 18, 2022
RCG’s Explorer Of The Seas Cancels Cruise Visits To St. Thomas and St. Croix
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RCG’s Explorer Of The Seas Cancels Cruise Visits To St. Thomas and St. Croix

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Royal Caribbean Group has canceled planned visits to St. Thomas and St. Croix, authorities said. The Explorer of the Seas will not call on Crown Bay…
Posted by John McCarthy January 17, 2022

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