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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Alfred James accused of plying minor with alcohol and drugs prior to rape
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Alfred James accused of plying minor with alcohol and drugs prior to rape

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A grooming suspect in St. Thomas has been accused of plying a minor with alcohol and drugs before forcing her into sexual intercourse. Alfred King James, 23,…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Diddy faces fresh crisis as his lawyer Tony Ricco quits rapper’s case with VERY mysterious statement
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Entertainment News

Diddy faces fresh crisis as his lawyer Tony Ricco quits rapper’s case with VERY mysterious statement

NEW YORK (DM) — Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a fresh crisis after his lawyer Anthony Ricco stepped down from his legal team with a very cryptic statement.  In a motion…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
White powder brought to Florida ICE center by Cuban migrant causes guard to fall ill, forces building evacuation
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

White powder brought to Florida ICE center by Cuban migrant causes guard to fall ill, forces building evacuation

MIAMI (NYP) — A suspicious package brought to a Florida Immigration and Customs Enforcement office by a Cuban migrant caused a security guard to fall ill and forced a sudden…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Department of Ed explains why buses were delayed on St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Business News Community Affairs

Department of Ed explains why buses were delayed on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) has been informed of potential delays in school bus pickups for Friday, February 21, 2025 on St. Thomas. The bus company,…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Breezy, partly sunny, pleasant conditions
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Breezy, partly sunny, pleasant conditions

SAN JUAN — Today will be be breezy in the morning, but otherwise partly sunny and pleasant, AccuWeather said. Tonight will be clear of clouds, allowing the heat to escape,…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Michigan mom charged with abuse after 3 children left alone for years in ‘revolting’ house of horrors
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Michigan mom charged with abuse after 3 children left alone for years in ‘revolting’ house of horrors

PONTIAC, Michigan (AP) — A Michigan woman accused of leaving three children to live alone for years in a house teeming with trash and feces was charged Wednesday with child…
Posted by John McCarthy February 20, 2025
Bird flu confirmed in rats for first time, USDA reports
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News Health News

Bird flu confirmed in rats for first time, USDA reports

WASHINGTON (CBS) — Bird flu has been detected in rats for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed Wednesday.  Four black rats were…
Posted by John McCarthy February 20, 2025
Attorney General Rhea calls for action against counterfeit weight loss drug makers
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Attorney General Rhea calls for action against counterfeit weight loss drug makers

KINGSHILL — Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea joined a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) take swift action against those distributing counterfeit forms…
Posted by John McCarthy February 20, 2025
Statement from new acting commissioner of Social Security, Lee Dudek
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Statement from new acting commissioner of Social Security, Lee Dudek

“I am honored and humbled to be appointed Social Security’s Acting Commissioner pending Senate confirmation of Frank Bisignano to be SSA’s next Commissioner. I accepted the position because I strongly…
Posted by John McCarthy February 20, 2025
Nearshoring strategy for the Caribbean and Latin America
Posted inBreaking News British Virgin Islands News Business News

Nearshoring strategy for the Caribbean and Latin America

BOGOTÁ — Biz Latin Hub, a leading provider of market entry and back-office solutions across the Caribbean and Latin America, has released its 2025 minimum salary overview, equipping businesses and investors…
Posted by John McCarthy February 20, 2025

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