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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
St. Croix Bartender Gets 1.5 Years In Prison For Bringing 10 Pounds of Marijuana On American Airlines Flight
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St. Croix Bartender Gets 1.5 Years In Prison For Bringing 10 Pounds of Marijuana On American Airlines Flight

CHRISTIANSTED – A well-known St. Croix bartender was given 1.5 years in prison Thursday by a federal judge for bringing about 10 pounds of marijuana on a commercial flight. Gibbs…
Posted by John McCarthy March 15, 2019
Virgin Gorda Is ‘Abuzz’ With Megayachts Off North Sound Near Bitter End, British Virgin Islands
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Virgin Gorda Is ‘Abuzz’ With Megayachts Off North Sound Near Bitter End, British Virgin Islands

SPANISH TOWN -- The North Sound of Virgin Gorda (just off Bitter End) has been all ‘abuzz this week with an armada of megayacht toys in support of the M/Y…
Posted by John McCarthy March 15, 2019
VITEMA Promotes Tsunami Preparedness In Territory This Week
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VITEMA Promotes Tsunami Preparedness In Territory This Week

CHRISTIANSTED -- The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) said today that the week of March 10 to 16 is "Tsunami Preparedness Week." This is VITEMA’s opportunity continue to…
Posted by John McCarthy March 15, 2019
Dominican Republic Man Who Sneaked Back In To Territory Nine Months After Deportation Gets 1.5 Years
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Dominican Republic Man Who Sneaked Back In To Territory Nine Months After Deportation Gets 1.5 Years

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- A Dominican Republic national who returned to the territory nine months after he was deported from the United States -- gets to stay another 1.5 years here…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2019
Two Dominicans Face 10 Years In Prison After Guilty Pleas To Trafficking 2,204 Pounds of Cocaine Here
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Two Dominicans Face 10 Years In Prison After Guilty Pleas To Trafficking 2,204 Pounds of Cocaine Here

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Two of three Dominican Republic nationals admitted in federal court to their roles in bringing 2,204 pounds of cocaine to the region. Edwin Vargas, 31, and Lennin…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2019
Man Parasailing Rescued From Tree In St. Thomas By Fire Services Today
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Man Parasailing Rescued From Tree In St. Thomas By Fire Services Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- An adventurer who got stuck in a tree while parasailing in St. Thomas was rescued by the Virgin Islands Fire Service today. VIFS' Lima Company B Squad…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2019
St. Croix’s Akeem James Accused Of Stealing Friend’s Purse And Damaging Her Apartment Window
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St. Croix’s Akeem James Accused Of Stealing Friend’s Purse And Damaging Her Apartment Window

FREDERIKSTED -- A St. Croix man visited his female friend's apartment twice in one day -- first allegedly breaking in and stealing her purse and then coming back to damage…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2019
RECALL ALERT! 18 Tons of Chicken Patties Recalled From Puerto Rico Schools For ‘Pieces of Metal’
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RECALL ALERT! 18 Tons of Chicken Patties Recalled From Puerto Rico Schools For ‘Pieces of Metal’

SAN JUAN -- About 35,870 pounds, or 17.9 tons, of breaded chicken patties that went to schools in Puerto Rico have been recalled because they might have pieces of metal.…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2019
DOA COMMISSIONER: Farmers Need To Plan Now For Approaching Dry Season
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DOA COMMISSIONER: Farmers Need To Plan Now For Approaching Dry Season

FREDERIKSTED -- The commissioner of agriculture said that large animal owners need to prepare now for the dry season approaching. “Livestock and horse owners should prepare for and implement steps…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2019
VIPD Encourages Motorists To ‘Do The Right Thing’ And Get Street Legal … So They Don’t Have To Ticket You
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VIPD Encourages Motorists To ‘Do The Right Thing’ And Get Street Legal … So They Don’t Have To Ticket You

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Acting Police Commissioner Jason Marsh announced on Wednesday that he is initiating the “Do the Right Thing Vehicle Enforcement Campaign." Effective immediately the Virgin Islands Police Department…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2019

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