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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Bryan pushes 25% tariff on BVI goods and travelers
Posted inBreaking News British Virgin Islands News Business News

Bryan pushes 25% tariff on BVI goods and travelers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan has requested an emergency session with the legislature to discuss imposing a 25 percent tariff on imports from the British Virgin Islands and introducing…
Posted by John McCarthy February 22, 2025
Secret study found Florida insurers sent billions to affiliates while crying poor
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

Secret study found Florida insurers sent billions to affiliates while crying poor

TALLAHASSEE — While Florida insurers claimed to be losing money in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Michael, their parent companies and affiliates were making billions of dollars, according to…
Posted by John McCarthy February 22, 2025
Intervals of clouds and sunshine, with a shower possible
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Intervals of clouds and sunshine, with a shower possible

SAN JUAN — We can expect intervals of clouds and sunshine with a shower possible in the area today, AccuWeather said. The chance of precipitation is 65 percent; the probability…
Posted by John McCarthy February 22, 2025
For Dominican baseball hopefuls, age fraud cases and a curveball from Japan reflect a broken system
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

For Dominican baseball hopefuls, age fraud cases and a curveball from Japan reflect a broken system

BANÍ, Dominican Republic (AP) — There was little sleep in the days leading up to January 15. Dozens of teenage baseball players across the Dominican Republic lay in bed, unable…
Posted by John McCarthy February 22, 2025
Haiti orphanage founder convicted in US court of abusing minors faces lengthy prison term
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti orphanage founder convicted in US court of abusing minors faces lengthy prison term

MIAMI (AP) — A jury in Miami has convicted the founder of an orphanage in Haiti of sexually abusing boys at the facility in Port-au-Prince. Court records show 73-year-old Michael Geilenfeld was…
Posted by John McCarthy February 22, 2025
Hooters prepares to file for bankruptcy amid declining foot traffic
Posted inBreaking News Business News Entertainment News

Hooters prepares to file for bankruptcy amid declining foot traffic

Hooters — famous for dressing its waitresses in tight-fitting T-shirts to sling wings and beer — could be going belly-up. The casual dining chain is preparing for a potential bankruptcy…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
US consumer sentiment plunges in February on tariff worries
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

US consumer sentiment plunges in February on tariff worries

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. consumer sentiment dropped more than expected in February to a 15-month low and inflation expectations rocketed as households worried that President Donald Trump's plans for steep…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Bryan says he met with President Trump
Posted inBreaking News Business News Government House News

Bryan says he met with President Trump

WASHINGTON — Governor Albert Bryan of the U.S. Virgin Islands met with President Donald Trump and fellow governors at the White House to discuss "shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration between…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Help DOJ find wanted sex offender Steven Thomas Greeran of California
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Help DOJ find wanted sex offender Steven Thomas Greeran of California

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Justice is asking for the public's help to find Steven Thomas Greeran, 42, of California, who is wanted for failing to comply with…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak hits St. Thomas schools, day care centers
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News Health News

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak hits St. Thomas schools, day care centers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health said there is an outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) on St. Thomas, with 46 cases reported at schools and…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025

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