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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Boetzberg Man Dies In Motorcycle Accident With Sedan Near Ballpark
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Boetzberg Man Dies In Motorcycle Accident With Sedan Near Ballpark

GALLOWS BAY — A St. Croix man is dead after the motorcycle he was driving veered into oncoming traffic near the ballpark in Estate Mount Welcome on Friday afternoon, authorities…
Posted by John McCarthy January 1, 2022
Coast Guard Takes 24 Dominican Nationals Back Home After Detecting Illegal Voyage
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Coast Guard Takes 24 Dominican Nationals Back Home After Detecting Illegal Voyage

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier’s crew repatriated 24 Dominicans to the Dominican Republic, Wednesday, following the interdiction of an illegal voyage west of Aguadilla. The interdictions are…
Posted by John McCarthy January 1, 2022
VIPD’s ‘Operation Silent Night’ Nets Guns, Ammo, 2 Arrests On New Year’s
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VIPD’s ‘Operation Silent Night’ Nets Guns, Ammo, 2 Arrests On New Year’s

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department — using intelligence, high visibility patrol, and technology — initiated “Operation Silent Night” on Friday night. The New Year’s Eve initiative focused…
Posted by John McCarthy January 1, 2022
Police Take Guns Off The Streets During New Year’s Eve Operations: VIPD
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Police Take Guns Off The Streets During New Year’s Eve Operations: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — VIPD Commissioner Designee Ray Martinez said St. Thomas recovered several illegal firearms and ammunition during New Year's Eve operations Friday night. A total of 11 illegal firearms…
Posted by John McCarthy January 1, 2022
Armed Robber Holds Up Richmond Laundry On New Year’s Eve Day
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Armed Robber Holds Up Richmond Laundry On New Year’s Eve Day

CHRISTIANSTED — Any hopes that St. Croix would ring in the New Year squeaky clean were quickly dashed when an armed robber held up a Richmond laundromat Friday afternoon. One…
Posted by John McCarthy January 1, 2022
St. John Resident Becomes 89th Victim Of COVID-19 In The Territory, VIDOH Says
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St. John Resident Becomes 89th Victim Of COVID-19 In The Territory, VIDOH Says

CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Health on Thursday confirmed another person has fallen victim to COVID-19. A 68-year-old man on St. John recently died from the disease,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 31, 2021
Police Investigating After 2 Gunned Down At Red Brick, 1 Man Dies: VIPD
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Police Investigating After 2 Gunned Down At Red Brick, 1 Man Dies: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — Two men were shot — one fatally — near a St. Croix housing project this afternoon, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center was notified of a shooting…
Posted by John McCarthy December 28, 2021
Hermon Hill Man Jailed After Girlfriend Tells Police He Assaulted Her: VIPD
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Hermon Hill Man Jailed After Girlfriend Tells Police He Assaulted Her: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix resident is in official custody after his former girlfriend told police he assaulted her. Paul Stewart, 25, of Questa Verde Condominiums, was arrested at 5:30…
Posted by John McCarthy December 28, 2021
1 Male Shot Near Commercial Condo Complex In Bovoni Monday Night: VIPD
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1 Male Shot Near Commercial Condo Complex In Bovoni Monday Night: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — One male was injured after a shooting near a commercial condominium complex in Bovoni on Monday night, authorities said. Officers  were dispatched by the 911 Emergency Call…
Posted by John McCarthy December 28, 2021
Jewel of the Seas Puts COVID-Infected Crew Members Onto Rhapsody of the Seas To Avoid Being Blocked At Caribbean Ports
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Jewel of the Seas Puts COVID-Infected Crew Members Onto Rhapsody of the Seas To Avoid Being Blocked At Caribbean Ports

PHILIPSBURG — The Jewel of the Seas faced a dilemma Sunday.  After starting the day with fifteen crew members and five guests testing positive for COVID-19, ten additional crewmembers later tested positive…
Posted by John McCarthy December 28, 2021

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