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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Sunshine and clouds with a high of 86
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Sunshine and clouds with a high of 86

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be pleasant with times of sunshine and clouds and a high of 86, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will be mainly clear with a…
Posted by John McCarthy March 19, 2025
Most aging Americans will need long-term care in their lifetime. Loved ones often take on the labor and costs.
Posted inBreaking News Health News Humanitarian News

Most aging Americans will need long-term care in their lifetime. Loved ones often take on the labor and costs.

(CBS) Since 2017, three generations have taken care of Gladys Ortiz, an 83-year-old woman who lives in Miami and struggles with Parkinson's and dementia. Among them is her daughter, Yanira Portuondo, who…
Posted by John McCarthy March 19, 2025
Former Texas megachurch pastor accused of child sex abuse surrenders in Oklahoma
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Former Texas megachurch pastor accused of child sex abuse surrenders in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former pastor of a Texas megachurch accused of child sexual abuse surrendered to Oklahoma authorities Monday. Robert Preston Morris, 63, turned himself in to officials…
Posted by John McCarthy March 18, 2025
Health urges MMR shot as measles spreads ‘like wildfire’ on US mainland
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Health News

Health urges MMR shot as measles spreads ‘like wildfire’ on US mainland

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health said it "is closely monitoring the rise in measles cases in the US along with the Center for Disease Control and…
Posted by John McCarthy March 18, 2025
Savannah Chrisley says Todd initially ‘fought against’ Chloe calling him Dad: ‘He felt guilt’
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Savannah Chrisley says Todd initially ‘fought against’ Chloe calling him Dad: ‘He felt guilt’

ATLANTA — The Chrisley family has had to navigate many different hurdles over the years — and finding a system that worked regarding Chloe Chrisley, the biological daughter of Kyle Chrisley and his…
Posted by John McCarthy March 18, 2025
Parents of missing Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki ask DR officials to declare daughter dead
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Parents of missing Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki ask DR officials to declare daughter dead

PUNTA CANA — The parents of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki want Dominican Republic officials to declare their 20-year-old daughter dead despite authorities never finding her body. Subbarayudu…
Posted by John McCarthy March 18, 2025
Homeless man told by judge to pay shooting victim $83,599.18 in restitution
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Homeless man told by judge to pay shooting victim $83,599.18 in restitution

KINGSHILL – Curtis Williams, 36, of St. Croix has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm, Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea…
Posted by John McCarthy March 18, 2025
Twelve dead including famous singer in plane crash off remote island
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Entertainment News

Twelve dead including famous singer in plane crash off remote island

TEGUCIGALPA — At least 12 people including a popular musician died Monday when a small plane crashed into the Caribbean sea quickly after taking off from the Honduran island of…
Posted by John McCarthy March 18, 2025
Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans
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Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an extraordinary display of conflict between the executive and judiciary branches, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching federal judges shortly after President…
Posted by John McCarthy March 18, 2025
Sunshine and clouds with a couple of showers and a high of 85
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Sunshine and clouds with a couple of showers and a high of 85

CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix will see a couple of morning showers; otherwise, clouds and sunshine with a high of 85, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will be partly cloudy with…
Posted by John McCarthy March 18, 2025

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