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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
US finds no ‘Havana syndrome’ link to foreign powers, but 2 spy agencies say it’s possible
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

US finds no ‘Havana syndrome’ link to foreign powers, but 2 spy agencies say it’s possible

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence has found no evidence linking a foreign power to the mysterious “Havana syndrome” injuries reported by some U.S. diplomats and other government personnel, though two agencies now…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025
How drinking alcohol can affect your health
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025
He gave his cats raw milk because he thought it was healthier. He says it tragically backfired
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He gave his cats raw milk because he thought it was healthier. He says it tragically backfired

A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired. “It’s horrible…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025
Health Department says Hotel on the Cay shutdown doesn’t apply to beach bar
Posted inBreaking News Health News St. Croix News

Health Department says Hotel on the Cay shutdown doesn’t apply to beach bar

PROTESTANT CAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Health clarified its Cease-and-Desist Order issued to Hotel on the Cay on Friday saying that it does not include Rolling Smokes BBQ restaurant…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
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Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025
High surf advisory issued for Vieques, small craft advisory extended
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

High surf advisory issued for Vieques, small craft advisory extended

SAN JUAN — Northerly swells will produce hazardous marine and coastal conditions with dangerous breaking waves across the north, east, and west-facing beaches throughout this evening, the National Weather Service said. The…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025
Former Home Depot employee charged with stealing $1,300 refrigerator
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Former Home Depot employee charged with stealing $1,300 refrigerator

CHRISTIANSTED – A woman is facing criminal charges related to the theft of a $1,300 refrigerator from the Home Depot, authorities said. Sheba Young, 48, was arrested and charged with…
Posted by John McCarthy January 11, 2025
Doctors worry that iodine deficiency — a dietary problem from the past — is coming back
Posted inBreaking News Education News Health News

Doctors worry that iodine deficiency — a dietary problem from the past — is coming back

NEW YORK (AP) — The 13-year-old boy came to the clinic with a rapidly ballooning neck. Doctors were puzzled. Testing ruled out their first suspicion. But further tests pinpointed what…
Posted by John McCarthy January 11, 2025
Aging well means having good balance. Here’s how to prioritize it
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Aging well means having good balance. Here’s how to prioritize it

Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining an independent…
Posted by John McCarthy January 11, 2025
‘Pizzagate’ gunman fatally shot by police during traffic stop
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‘Pizzagate’ gunman fatally shot by police during traffic stop

WASHINGTON — A man who opened fire at a pizza restaurant in Washington D.C. has been shot dead by police during a traffic stop, nine years after the incident made…
Posted by John McCarthy January 11, 2025

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