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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Why Trump’s potential cuts to Veteran Affairs would be a ‘disaster’
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

Why Trump’s potential cuts to Veteran Affairs would be a ‘disaster’

“DOGE’s grand plan is to lay off federal government jobs. Well, 30 percent of those jobs are veterans.” In one of his many day-one executive orders, President Donald Trump called for…
Posted by John McCarthy February 13, 2025
DEA Caribbean Division launches drop box Rx program
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

DEA Caribbean Division launches drop box Rx program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Caribbean Division, in partnership with the U.S. Virgin Islands HIDTA Prevention Initiative, the Virgin Islands Police Department, the Department of Health, the…
Posted by John McCarthy February 13, 2025
USVI AG Gordon Rhea speaks at national conference
Posted inBreaking News Consumer News National News

USVI AG Gordon Rhea speaks at national conference

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ) said that Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea delivered an insightful presentation today at the National Consumer Protection 101 Training, hosted by…
Posted by John McCarthy February 12, 2025
Health Department gives health, safety message for Agriculture weekend
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Health News

Health Department gives health, safety message for Agriculture weekend

CHRISTIANSTED– The Virgin Islands Department of Health reminded residents and visitors to take precautions to protect their health during the 53rd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair weekend. “We are still…
Posted by John McCarthy February 11, 2025
Tsunami advisory canceled for USVI and Puerto Rico after magnitude-7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Tsunami advisory canceled for USVI and Puerto Rico after magnitude-7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean

KINGSTON — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 occurred on Saturday in the Caribbean Sea, according to the US Geological Survey, sparking a tsunami advisory. The tremor hit 129 miles…
Posted by John McCarthy February 9, 2025
New contingent of Kenyan police joins UN-backed mission to fight gangs in Haiti
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

New contingent of Kenyan police joins UN-backed mission to fight gangs in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A fourth contingent of Kenyan police arrived Thursday in Haiti to help repel violent gangs as officials brushed off concerns over a halt in some U.S. funding to the U.N.-backed…
Posted by John McCarthy February 9, 2025
Sickness rips through Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in Florida
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Sickness rips through Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in Florida

MIAMI —Some 100 people aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship set for a week-long western cruise experienced unpleasant gastrointestinal illness symptoms. The Radiance of the Seas departed from Tampa, Florida, on Saturday for its…
Posted by John McCarthy February 9, 2025
DPNR beach advisory: 1 West End beach not safe for swimming
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DPNR beach advisory: 1 West End beach not safe for swimming

FREDERIKSTED — One beach in the territory is deemed not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing done by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Dorsch beach in Frederiksted…
Posted by John McCarthy February 8, 2025
As Trump shuts down USAID missions, officials warn Ebola outbreak in Uganda will spread
Posted inBreaking News Health News Humanitarian News

As Trump shuts down USAID missions, officials warn Ebola outbreak in Uganda will spread

KAMPALA, Uganda — Some health officials in the U.S. fear the shutdown of U.S. Agency for International Development missions may have disastrous results, as the stalling of foreign aid has…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2025
An ‘uprising’ 80th birthday celebration for Bob Marley
Posted inArt News Breaking News Caribbean News

An ‘uprising’ 80th birthday celebration for Bob Marley

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Annually, on February 6, thousands of fans worldwide take a moment to honour and celebrate the birth of the legendary Bob Marley, and today is no different.…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2025

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