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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Gangs launch a new and deadly attack on Haiti’s capital as dozens flee
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Gangs launch a new and deadly attack on Haiti’s capital as dozens flee

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Gangs launched a new attack on Haiti’s capital early Tuesday, killing an unknown number of civilians in what used to be a peaceful neighborhood. The attack on…
Posted by John McCarthy February 26, 2025
Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News International News

Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky

NEW YORK (AP) — Seven planets grace the sky at the end of February in what’s known as a planetary parade, though some will be difficult to spot with the naked…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
Judge blocks Trump’s executive order suspending refugee admissions to the US
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Judge blocks Trump’s executive order suspending refugee admissions to the US

WASHINGTON — A federal judge today blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order implementing an indefinite “pause” on refugee admissions to the United States, saying the directive appeared to amount to…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
AG Rhea joins coalition urging Congress to pass legislation to bolster resources to fight organized retail crime
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AG Rhea joins coalition urging Congress to pass legislation to bolster resources to fight organized retail crime

WASHINGTON — Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea has joined a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition in urging Congress to take action to address the rise in organized retail…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
Federal judge rules Trump administration has to pay millions in foreign aid to nonprofits
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Federal judge rules Trump administration has to pay millions in foreign aid to nonprofits

WASHINGTON — A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to dole out millions of dollars to multiple nonprofits groups, determining the Trump administration violated the terms of a temporary…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
Health Department announces new schedule for health card, permit services
Posted inBreaking News Business News Community Affairs

Health Department announces new schedule for health card, permit services

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Environmental Health Office on St. Thomas is announcing a new weekly schedule for the issuance of health cards and health permits, effective…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
The Caribbean paradise teeming with hidden dangers as travel warning reaches level 2 amid 4 American deaths
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Consumer News

The Caribbean paradise teeming with hidden dangers as travel warning reaches level 2 amid 4 American deaths

BELMOPAN — The hidden dangers inside the popular Caribbean vacation hotspot of Belize have come to light after four Americans died in the country in a single week.  The Central…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
Jeffrey Dahmer detective warns review board not to free Connecticut cannibal
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Jeffrey Dahmer detective warns review board not to free Connecticut cannibal

HARTFORD — The lead detective in the infamous Jeffrey Dahmer case is issuing a warning to a psychiatric review board that granted conditional release to a Connecticut cannibal killer — Don't let…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
Cops probe one-car crash that killed elderly man on St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Police News

Cops probe one-car crash that killed elderly man on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating a one-car crash on Thursday afternoon in Estate Diamond that days later claimed the life of the driver at the St. Croix hospital. A Traffic…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025
VIPD launches gun buyback initiative
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Police News

VIPD launches gun buyback initiative

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Virgin Islands Police Department, in collaboration with Senators FranklinJohnson and Dwayne DeGraff, is pleased to announce a territory-wide firearms buyback event. This initiative provides residents with…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2025

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