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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost

BEIJING (AFP) — The Chinese coast guard has seized control of a disputed reef near a major Philippine military outpost in the South China Sea, Beijing's state media said, adding…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
The owner of a Dominican nightclub whose roof collapsed, killing 232, speaks for the first time
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

The owner of a Dominican nightclub whose roof collapsed, killing 232, speaks for the first time

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — A roof that collapsed at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic and killed 232 people this month had filtration problems for decades and had been repeatedly fixed…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
Lawsuit says migrants endure isolation and intimidation at US’ Guantanamo detention center
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Humanitarian News

Lawsuit says migrants endure isolation and intimidation at US’ Guantanamo detention center

HAVANA (AP) — Immigration and civil rights advocates have renewed concerns that immigrants detained at Guantanamo Bay are being held in extreme isolation, cut off from meaningful access to legal…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
St. Croix: Mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm in spots, high 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

St. Croix: Mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm in spots, high 88

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will experience mostly cloudy conditions and see a thunderstorm in spots this morning and a high of 88, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will be…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
Diddy rejected plea deal, lawyers call him a ‘swinger’ not a criminal
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Entertainment News

Diddy rejected plea deal, lawyers call him a ‘swinger’ not a criminal

Diddy rejected a plea deal federal prosecutors offered him ... and, his lawyers have shown their hand as to the main crux of their defense -- claiming he's simply a…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2025
New state law means Miami Beach can’t stop demolition of two historic hotels
Posted inBreaking News Business News Environmental News

New state law means Miami Beach can’t stop demolition of two historic hotels

MIAMI (Miami Herald) — As a prominent developer gets ready to demolish two hotel buildings in a signature Miami Beach historic district, officials in a city known for its robust…
Posted by John McCarthy April 26, 2025
Cam Ward goes No. 1, Travis Hunter 2nd and Shedeur Sanders not picked in 1st round of NFL draft
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

Cam Ward goes No. 1, Travis Hunter 2nd and Shedeur Sanders not picked in 1st round of NFL draft

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (AP) — Cam Ward went from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter cost Jacksonville a premium. Jaxson Dart was selected before…
Posted by John McCarthy April 26, 2025
Radicalized son of a CIA director was killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

Radicalized son of a CIA director was killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine

The radicalized son of a CIA director was killed last year while allegedly fighting for Russia in Ukraine, according to a new investigation. Michael Alexander Gloss, the 21-year-old son of…
Posted by John McCarthy April 26, 2025
About half of Americans say Trump has been a ‘poor’ or ‘terrible’ president so far, a new poll finds
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

About half of Americans say Trump has been a ‘poor’ or ‘terrible’ president so far, a new poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans do not agree with President Trump’s aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda, a new poll finds, and even Republicans are not overwhelmingly convinced that…
Posted by John McCarthy April 26, 2025
Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride
Posted inBreaking News International News Tourism News

Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride

VATICAN CITY (AP) — World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish…
Posted by John McCarthy April 26, 2025

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