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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Occasional morning rain, with the sun breaking out for a high of 87
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Occasional morning rain, with the sun breaking out for a high of 87

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix can expect occasional morning rain; otherwise, clouds breaking for some sun and a high of 87, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will be partly cloudy…
Posted by John McCarthy March 5, 2025
Massive snake — one of the biggest in captivity — dies at Florida tourist attraction
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

Massive snake — one of the biggest in captivity — dies at Florida tourist attraction

MIAMI — A python believed to be among the largest snakes in captivity has died at a southwest Florida tourist attraction, giving handlers a chance to see just how big…
Posted by John McCarthy March 4, 2025
Priest convicted of child molestation in Maryland lied to gain US citizenship
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Priest convicted of child molestation in Maryland lied to gain US citizenship

BALTIMORE — A former priest convicted of sexually abusing a child in Maryland for years lied to gain U.S. citizenship, federal prosecutors said following a judge’s order to remove him…
Posted by John McCarthy March 4, 2025
Marco Rubio has developed a case of amnesia on Russia and contradicts his own stance: Opinion
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Marco Rubio has developed a case of amnesia on Russia and contradicts his own stance: Opinion

Rubio's act Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently spoke of the “incredible opportunities” the United States has to partner with Russia. Not too long ago, Rubio said that Russian President…
Posted by John McCarthy March 4, 2025
Bad Bunny agency announces deal with Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr.
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Bad Bunny agency announces deal with Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr.

MIAMI (AP) — Rimas Sports, the agency co-owned by Puerto Rican musical artist Bad Bunny whose leaders have been suspended by the baseball players’ union, announced a management deal Tuesday…
Posted by John McCarthy March 4, 2025
BlackRock to buy Panama Canal ports after pressure from Trump
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BlackRock to buy Panama Canal ports after pressure from Trump

PANAMA CITY — BlackRock has agreed to buy two major ports on the Panama Canal from their Hong Kong-based owner as part of a $22.8 billion deal, following pressure from…
Posted by John McCarthy March 4, 2025
Carnival is opening a private resort for cruise passengers. Want a sneak peek?
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Carnival is opening a private resort for cruise passengers. Want a sneak peek?

NASSAU — Carnival Corporation is putting the finishing touches on, not a new ship but a new destination for cruise passengers. Beginning in July, Doral-based Carnival will send ships between…
Posted by John McCarthy March 4, 2025
Florida Power & Light seeks a $9B rate hike. It may be largest request in U.S. history
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Florida Power & Light seeks a $9B rate hike. It may be largest request in U.S. history

MIAMI — Florida Power & Light, the state’s largest utility, is seeking a nearly $9 billion hike to customers’ base rates over four years, a sum that affordability advocates said…
Posted by John McCarthy March 4, 2025
A passing shower or two, high of 86
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A passing shower or two, high of 86

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will have a passing shower or two; otherwise, times of clouds and sun with a high of 86, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will be…
Posted by John McCarthy March 4, 2025
Bryan leaves the gate chomping at the bit, after V.I. Free Press’ exposé on horse racing in the USVI
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Bryan leaves the gate chomping at the bit, after V.I. Free Press’ exposé on horse racing in the USVI

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan said today that the Government of the Virgin Islands has successfully regained legal control of the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix, following an…
Posted by John McCarthy March 3, 2025

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