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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
More Americans are renouncing their citizenship: Here’s who is leaving and why
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More Americans are renouncing their citizenship: Here’s who is leaving and why

In 2014, Fabien Lehagre was 29 when he received a letter from his bank that left him in “shock.” For one thing, Lehagre was a French citizen living in France;…
Posted by John McCarthy January 20, 2025
Four tourists drown off the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic and two others rescued
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Four tourists drown off the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic and two others rescued

SANTO DOMINGO — Four tourists have drowned off the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic near the popular tourist town of Punta Cana. Civil Defense officials said the victims include two Polish…
Posted by John McCarthy January 20, 2025
Virgin Islands mourns the death of UVI President Emeritus Orville Kean 
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Education News

Virgin Islands mourns the death of UVI President Emeritus Orville Kean 

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —The University of the Virgin Islands mourns the death of its third president, Orville E. Kean, who was appointed by the UVI Board of Trustees to serve as…
Posted by John McCarthy January 20, 2025
Governor Bryan reflects on MLK’s legacy
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Governor Bryan reflects on MLK’s legacy

CHRISTIANSTED — As we approach Martin Luther King Day, Governor Albert Bryan reflected on the transformative power of MLK's dream. MLK's unwavering dedication to justice, equality, and love continues to inspire…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2025
How to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV during the winter surge
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How to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV during the winter surge

In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2025
FAA probes reports of SpaceX rocket debris landing in Turks and Caicos
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

FAA probes reports of SpaceX rocket debris landing in Turks and Caicos

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands have launched probes into SpaceX's explosive Starship rocket test that sent debris streaking over the northern…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2025
Mexico expands regional migrant aid to Latin America as Trump inauguration looms
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Mexico expands regional migrant aid to Latin America as Trump inauguration looms

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico agreed Friday to expand support to other Latin American and Caribbean nations as part of a regional migratory response, days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2025
VIPD holds Amber Alert training summit on St. Thomas
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VIPD holds Amber Alert training summit on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department hosted a summit for the AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program’s national director and team members on January 14-15, 2025, at…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2025
VIDE names USVI Teachers of the Year
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VIDE names USVI Teachers of the Year

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announced the 2025 District Teacher of the Year winners, recognizing two extraordinary educators who go above and beyond in their dedication to…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2025
Kenya deploys 217 more police officers to Haiti under UN-backed mission to tackle gang violence
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Kenya deploys 217 more police officers to Haiti under UN-backed mission to tackle gang violence

NAIROBI (AP) — Kenya has deployed 217 more police officers to Haiti as part of a multinational force to curb gang violence plaguing the Caribbean nation, Kenya’s interior minister said on Saturday. According…
Posted by John McCarthy January 19, 2025

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