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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
From pet aquariums to the reefs of Bora-Bora, see the latest new species!
Posted inBreaking News International News Tourism News

From pet aquariums to the reefs of Bora-Bora, see the latest new species!

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our…
Posted by John McCarthy February 15, 2025
Breezy conditions and shower activity expected to continue
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Breezy conditions and shower activity expected to continue

SAN JUAN — The National Weather Service says we'll continue to see patchy clouds and showers along with strong winds in the coming days. So before you leave the house…
Posted by John McCarthy February 15, 2025
Haitian migrants share harrowing stories of abuse as Dominican Republic ramps up deportations
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haitian migrants share harrowing stories of abuse as Dominican Republic ramps up deportations

BELLADERE, Haiti (AP) — A crowd of 500 descended from dusty trucks on a recent morning and shuffled through a tiny gap in a border gate separating Haiti from the Dominican Republic.…
Posted by John McCarthy February 15, 2025
DPNR beach advisory: 3 beaches not safe for swimming or fishing
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News Health News

DPNR beach advisory: 3 beaches not safe for swimming or fishing

CRUZ BAY — Three beaches in the territory are deemed not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing done by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Cruz Bay and…
Posted by John McCarthy February 14, 2025
Tourist’s hands bitten off by shark on TCI beach after she ‘tried to engage the 6-foot predator to take a picture’
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Tourist’s hands bitten off by shark on TCI beach after she ‘tried to engage the 6-foot predator to take a picture’

COCKBURN TOWN — A tourist has been savagely attacked by a shark off a Caribbean beach, with reports that the victim lost each of her hands as her husband tried…
Posted by John McCarthy February 14, 2025
New ferry service operating between the BVI and the USVI
Posted inBreaking News British Virgin Islands News Business News

New ferry service operating between the BVI and the USVI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A new 149-passenger ferry designed by Incat Crowther has entered service and is being operated by Smith’s Ferry Services, Cruise & Ferry first reported. The ferry…
Posted by John McCarthy February 14, 2025
UK to hire commissioner to ensure ‘Windrush’ scandal never happens again
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Community Affairs

UK to hire commissioner to ensure ‘Windrush’ scandal never happens again

LONDON (Reuters) — Britain will appoint a commissioner to scrutinise compensation for Caribbean migrants who were wrongfully detained and deported by the British state, and to help ensure such a…
Posted by John McCarthy February 14, 2025
Island life’s a breeze this Valentine’s Day!
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

Island life’s a breeze this Valentine’s Day!

What can we expect, weather-wise, this Valentine's Day 2025? Variable weather with shower activity now in the morning and later tonight mainly along portions of northern and eastern Puerto Rico,…
Posted by John McCarthy February 14, 2025
Most pancreatic cancer isn’t caught until it’s late stage — a new blood test could change that
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Health News

Most pancreatic cancer isn’t caught until it’s late stage — a new blood test could change that

Get pumped! Scientists from Oregon Health & Science University have developed a blood test called PAC-MANN that is said to be less invasive, cheaper and more robust than traditional screening…
Posted by John McCarthy February 14, 2025
Texas high school teacher, 35, accused of having sex with male student
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

Texas high school teacher, 35, accused of having sex with male student

HOUSTON — A Texas high school teacher accused of having sex with a male student turned herself in to police this week — one year after she was indicted and…
Posted by John McCarthy February 14, 2025

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