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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Medicaid cuts could push more kids into unpaid family caregiving roles
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

Medicaid cuts could push more kids into unpaid family caregiving roles

ST. PAUL — High school senior Joshua Yang understands sacrifice. When he was midway through 10th grade, his mom survived a terrible car crash. But her body developed tremors, and she…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
Saudi warned Iran to reach nuclear deal with Trump or risk Israeli strike
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News International News

Saudi warned Iran to reach nuclear deal with Trump or risk Israeli strike

TEHRAN (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia's defense minister delivered a blunt message to Iranian officials in Tehran last month: take President Donald Trump's offer to negotiate a nuclear agreement seriously because…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
A member of Congress made a surprise visit to Krome. What she saw left her concerned
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

A member of Congress made a surprise visit to Krome. What she saw left her concerned

MIAMI — A member of Congress who made an unannounced visit to the Krome North Service Processing Center in southwest Miami-Dade County said migrants in deportation proceedings are being subjected…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
Puerto Rico governor pledges to improve island’s crumbling power grid after repeated outages
Posted in2016 Presidential Election At VIFreep Breaking News

Puerto Rico governor pledges to improve island’s crumbling power grid after repeated outages

SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor pledged Thursday to improve the island’s crumbling electric grid and boost the economy in her first address after being elected last year as anger intensifies…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
Tragic update for Texas family who went missing at sea last summer
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Tragic update for Texas family who went missing at sea last summer

Authorities finally located a missing Texas family's boat nearly a year after they disappeared in 180 feet of water off the coast of Alaska.  The Alaska Department of Public Safety announced on Wednesday that authorities…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
St. Croix: Breezy, intervals of clouds and sun, afternoon showers, high 89
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

St. Croix: Breezy, intervals of clouds and sun, afternoon showers, high 89

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be breezy with intervals of clouds and sunshine, a couple of showers in the afternoon and a high of 89, AccuWeather said. Tonight St.…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
St. John celebration 2025: honoring history and culture
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Entertainment News

St. John celebration 2025: honoring history and culture

CRUZ BAY — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in partnership with the Division of Festivals, is proud to announce the 2025 St. John Celebration, will be taking place from June…
Posted by John McCarthy May 30, 2025
Stolen bike incident leads cops to man with illegal gun
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Stolen bike incident leads cops to man with illegal gun

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man is facing an illegal weapon charge after he allegedly threatened a minor with a firearm in connection to a stolen bicycle, authorities said. Steven…
Posted by John McCarthy May 29, 2025
America, we must stand up against the bully in the Oval Office
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America, we must stand up against the bully in the Oval Office

Last week’s performance in the Oval Office presented Americans with a decision. How should we respond to an overt display of bullying of a foreign leader by our President? Clearly,…
Posted by John McCarthy May 29, 2025
$14 billion in clean energy projects have been canceled in the US this year, analysis says
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$14 billion in clean energy projects have been canceled in the US this year, analysis says

More than $14 billion in clean energy investments in the U.S. have been canceled or delayed this year, according to an analysis released Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s pending megabill…
Posted by John McCarthy May 29, 2025

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