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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
A 3-year-old boy’s death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

A 3-year-old boy’s death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4

HONOLULU (AP) — A 3-year-old boy who died Monday was the fourth person to succumb to injuries from a massive explosion of fireworks on New Year’s Eve at a Honolulu home, and…
Posted by John McCarthy January 6, 2025
Zendaya sparks engagement speculation at Golden Globes with a sparkling ring
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News

Zendaya sparks engagement speculation at Golden Globes with a sparkling ring

NEW YORK (AP) — Zendaya is generating engagement speculation after wearing a massive diamond on her left ring finger during the Golden Globes. Representatives for Zendaya and her longtime partner, Tom Holland, did not return…
Posted by John McCarthy January 6, 2025
Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 win, without the Jan. 6 mob violence of four years ago
Posted inBreaking News National News Territorial Affairs

Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 win, without the Jan. 6 mob violence of four years ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings Monday that unfolded without challenge, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as his mob of supporters stormed the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 6, 2025
US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. today eased some restrictions on Syria's transitional government to allow the entry of humanitarian aid after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad last month. The U.S. Treasury issued…
Posted by John McCarthy January 6, 2025
Domestic violence call: 2 officers shot, suspect dead in Lorraine Village
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Domestic violence call: 2 officers shot, suspect dead in Lorraine Village

FREDERIKSTED — Two Virgin Islands police officers were taken to the hospital and a suspect is dead after an exchange of gunfire on a domestic violence call in Grove Place…
Posted by John McCarthy January 6, 2025
Bryan gets public officials compensation study and notifies public of changes
Posted inBreaking News Business News Government House News

Bryan gets public officials compensation study and notifies public of changes

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, in the spirit of transparency and accountability, today announced that he has received the Public Officials Compensation Study Report from the Virgin Islands Public Officials…
Posted by John McCarthy January 6, 2025
FIFA soccer scandal exposes Caribbean’s corrupt underbelly
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

FIFA soccer scandal exposes Caribbean’s corrupt underbelly

MIAMI — At a Caribbean anti-corruption conference in the Cayman Islands in March last year, politicians and activists called on regional leaders to create a culture of integrity and transparency…
Posted by John McCarthy January 6, 2025
Central American troops arrive in Haiti to reinforce mission to restore order
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Central American troops arrive in Haiti to reinforce mission to restore order

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — About 150 military police officers from Central America have arrived in Haiti to reinforce the embattled government’s fight against violent gangs that have upended daily life for…
Posted by John McCarthy January 6, 2025
Everything to know about Three Kings’ Day: Epiphany 2025
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Entertainment News

Everything to know about Three Kings’ Day: Epiphany 2025

CHRISTIANSTED — Less than a week into 2025 and there are already reasons to celebrate!  Epiphany is known by several different names, including El Día de Los Reyes Magos and…
Posted by John McCarthy January 5, 2025
Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes
Posted inBreaking News Business News Health News

Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his son, then 6, suffered a…
Posted by John McCarthy January 5, 2025

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