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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Maryland man gets 3 life sentences for killing unborn fetus, mother and store clerk who sold him iced tea
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Maryland man gets 3 life sentences for killing unborn fetus, mother and store clerk who sold him iced tea

BALTIMORE — A Maryland man has been sentenced to three consecutive life sentences for the death of his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn child. Torrey Moore, 33, was sentenced to three consecutive…
Posted by John McCarthy June 29, 2025
Guyana to crack down on gold smuggled in from Venezuela at the urging of the US government
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Guyana to crack down on gold smuggled in from Venezuela at the urging of the US government

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana has pledged to crack down on gold smuggled across the border from neighboring Venezuela at the urging of the U.S. government. President Irfaan Ali said…
Posted by John McCarthy June 29, 2025
‘I’m a pimp’: California man charged in sexual attack against pedestrian
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‘I’m a pimp’: California man charged in sexual attack against pedestrian

HAYWARD — A San Francisco man has been charged with attacking a woman as she walked home at night, in what police believe was a failed attempt to force her…
Posted by John McCarthy June 29, 2025
Help cops find Dominica native wanted for assault in St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Help cops find Dominica native wanted for assault in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a woman wanted for an alleged act of violence on St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands Police Department said on Facebook.…
Posted by John McCarthy June 29, 2025
Shooting in Carlton brings attempted murder charge to Ajani Poree
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Shooting in Carlton brings attempted murder charge to Ajani Poree

FREDERIKSTED – A 27-year-old St. Croix man is facing attempted murder and related charges after allegedly opening fire in the Carlton area in March, authorities said.  Ajani Poree was arrested…
Posted by John McCarthy June 29, 2025
Doctor warns of ‘ticking timebomb’ cancer risk that millions are walking around with…and the simple remedy that can prevent it
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Doctor warns of ‘ticking timebomb’ cancer risk that millions are walking around with…and the simple remedy that can prevent it

A gut health doctor has revealed a surprising cause of a deadly cancer on the rise in Britain, and millions may be at risk without realising. Gastroenterologist Dr Wendi LeBrett warned that…
Posted by John McCarthy June 29, 2025
St. Croix: Mostly cloudy, breezy, afternoon showers, high 90
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St. Croix: Mostly cloudy, breezy, afternoon showers, high 90

CHRISTIANSTED —Today St. Croix will be mostly cloudy and breezy with a couple of afternoon showers and a high of 90, AxxuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will experience mainly clear…
Posted by John McCarthy June 29, 2025
Roofer killed, 3 others injured after ladder falls onto power lines outside church
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Roofer killed, 3 others injured after ladder falls onto power lines outside church

PITTSBURGH — One roofer died and three others were injured after their ladder came in contact with power lines in Pennsylvania. A crew of eight from Buccos Roofing was restoring…
Posted by John McCarthy June 28, 2025
Bryan hails ‘major step forward in rum cover-over extension efforts’
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Bryan hails ‘major step forward in rum cover-over extension efforts’

WASHINGTON — Governor Albert Bryan said today that the Virgin Islands' long-standing push to secure an extension of the rum cover-over at the $13.25 per proof-gallon rate has advanced significantly…
Posted by John McCarthy June 28, 2025
Baby found alive after spending ‘several days alone’ in Arizona apartment following mother’s death
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Baby found alive after spending ‘several days alone’ in Arizona apartment following mother’s death

PHOENIX — An "emaciated" baby who "survived several days alone" in a Phoenix apartment after the death of their mother is expected to fully recover. At around 10:30 a.m. local…
Posted by John McCarthy June 28, 2025

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