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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Government Says It Will Dole Out Another Round Of Income Tax Refunds This Week
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Government Says It Will Dole Out Another Round Of Income Tax Refunds This Week

CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly press briefing today, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta said the government has begun distributing another round of income tax refunds totaling $25…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2021
UVI HackFest Shines A Spotlight On Students’ Entrepreneurial Creativity
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UVI HackFest Shines A Spotlight On Students’ Entrepreneurial Creativity

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Students from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) recently showed off their entrepreneurial vision and spirit as part of the University’s annual Hackfest competition. The two…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2021
St. Croix Man Who Hid Drug Don In Clairmont Home Gets 3 Months In Prison
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St. Croix Man Who Hid Drug Don In Clairmont Home Gets 3 Months In Prison

SALT RIVER — A St. Croix man who joined a family effort to hide an accused murderer from federal authorities admitted to the lesser included charge of lying to an FBI…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2021
2 Of 4 Persons Of Interest Arrested For Armed Robbery At Havensight Mall: VIPD
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2 Of 4 Persons Of Interest Arrested For Armed Robbery At Havensight Mall: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two of four persons of interest have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of Glitters jewelry store late Saturday morning, authorities said. The two suspects…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2021
St. Thomas Man Shot While Driving On Brookman Road This Morning
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St. Thomas Man Shot While Driving On Brookman Road This Morning

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was shot while driving along the main road connecting downtown to the main cruise ship port just before midnight. The 911 Emergency Call…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2021
Woman, Man Shot During Botched Robbery Attempt By 3 Men At Havensight Mall
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Woman, Man Shot During Botched Robbery Attempt By 3 Men At Havensight Mall

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A security guard and a civilian were shot during a botched robbery attempt by three armed men at the Havensight Mall late this morning, authorities said. The…
Posted by John McCarthy December 4, 2021
BVI boat captain who threw phone overboard to avoid smuggling charge skates
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BVI boat captain who threw phone overboard to avoid smuggling charge skates

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A BVI boat captain who was caught smuggling illegal aliens into the U.S. Virgin Islands has been given no jail time by a federal judge after pleading…
Posted by John McCarthy December 3, 2021
2 St. Thomas Men Charged With Smuggling 463 Pounds Of Cocaine By Sea At Night
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2 St. Thomas Men Charged With Smuggling 463 Pounds Of Cocaine By Sea At Night

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two St. Thomas men face criminal charges after allegedly trying to bring at least 463 pounds of cocaine into the territory by sea, authorities said. Russell Robinson…
Posted by John McCarthy December 3, 2021
Dominican Republic Man Faces Life In Prison After Shootout In Haulover Bay
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Dominican Republic Man Faces Life In Prison After Shootout In Haulover Bay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Dominican Republic national who fired on federal agents with an assault rifle on a beach used for offloading large shipments of narcotics faces a possible life…
Posted by John McCarthy December 3, 2021
Puerto Rico Mayor Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes For Millions In Municipal Contracts
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Puerto Rico Mayor Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes For Millions In Municipal Contracts

SAN JUAN — A mayor pleaded guilty yesterday to engaging in a bribery scheme in which he received cash payments in exchange for awarding Puerto Rico municipal contracts to an…
Posted by John McCarthy December 3, 2021

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