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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
VIWMA Garbage Facilities To Be Closed Christmas, New Years Day
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VIWMA Garbage Facilities To Be Closed Christmas, New Years Day

CHRISTIANSTED -- The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that all solid waste facilities to include the authority’s landfills, transfer stations and convenience centers territory-wide will be closed as…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2018
First President of CVI Lawrence Wanlass Dies At 93 In California
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First President of CVI Lawrence Wanlass Dies At 93 In California

FREDERIKSTED -- The first president of the University of the Virgin Islands, Lawrence Wanlass, died in Gold River, California on Tuesday. He was 93. Wanlass is survived by his wife,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 21, 2018
VIWMA: We’ve Moved To Old Patalidis Building In Gallows Bay
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VIWMA: We’ve Moved To Old Patalidis Building In Gallows Bay

CHRISTIANSTED -- The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that it has moved to a temporary office in Gallows Bay (in the old Patalidis building). The office houses VIWMA’s…
Posted by John McCarthy December 21, 2018
PERFECT GIRLFRIENDS’ GETAWAY? Dominican Republic Isn’t Just For The Guys Any More
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PERFECT GIRLFRIENDS’ GETAWAY? Dominican Republic Isn’t Just For The Guys Any More

SANTO DOMINGO -- Whether you’re planning a bachelorette bash or a winter escape with your closest friends, Dominican Republic is an idyllic destination for an unforgettable girlfriends getaway.Access is key…
Posted by John McCarthy December 21, 2018
VIPA Looking For Harbor Pilot Apprentice, Property Management Officers
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VIPA Looking For Harbor Pilot Apprentice, Property Management Officers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) says it is seeking people to join "TEAM VIPA." VIPA has posted vacancies for a harbor pilot apprentice and a property…
Posted by John McCarthy December 21, 2018
Caribbean Pledges To Support Incumbent FIFA President Gianni Infantino
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Caribbean Pledges To Support Incumbent FIFA President Gianni Infantino

ZURICH, Switzerland — FIFA President Gianni Infantino still looks set to be re-elected unopposed, with a pledge of 25 votes from Caribbean soccer federations. The Caribbean Football Union says its executive…
Posted by John McCarthy December 21, 2018
WAPA THE GRINCH! The Sequel: Power Authority Says It Will Again Cut Customers Off At Christmas
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WAPA THE GRINCH! The Sequel: Power Authority Says It Will Again Cut Customers Off At Christmas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch -- ur, Mr. WAPA. Last year after the passage of Hurricane Maria, the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority mercilessly cut…
Posted by John McCarthy December 20, 2018
CFVI Announces Winners of Judith Towle Environmental Studies Fund Award
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CFVI Announces Winners of Judith Towle Environmental Studies Fund Award

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) said it is pleased to announce two recipients of the 2018 Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund Award. Established…
Posted by John McCarthy December 20, 2018
BVI Man Arrested For Bringing Four Haitian Nationals Into Territory
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BVI Man Arrested For Bringing Four Haitian Nationals Into Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A British Virgin Islands native was charged today with trying to smuggle four Haitian nationals into the territory. Ernest Williams, 25, of Road Town, Tortola, was arrested…
Posted by John McCarthy December 19, 2018
Global Conference On Coral Reef Restoration Takes Place in Florida
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Global Conference On Coral Reef Restoration Takes Place in Florida

KEY LARGO -- The first global conference addressing coral reef restoration and intervention science took place last week in Florida featuring over 550 leading scientists and experts from nearly 40 countries.  This…
Posted by John McCarthy December 19, 2018

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