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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Hooters prepares to file for bankruptcy amid declining foot traffic
Posted inBreaking News Business News Entertainment News

Hooters prepares to file for bankruptcy amid declining foot traffic

Hooters — famous for dressing its waitresses in tight-fitting T-shirts to sling wings and beer — could be going belly-up. The casual dining chain is preparing for a potential bankruptcy…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
US consumer sentiment plunges in February on tariff worries
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

US consumer sentiment plunges in February on tariff worries

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. consumer sentiment dropped more than expected in February to a 15-month low and inflation expectations rocketed as households worried that President Donald Trump's plans for steep…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Bryan says he met with President Trump
Posted inBreaking News Business News Government House News

Bryan says he met with President Trump

WASHINGTON — Governor Albert Bryan of the U.S. Virgin Islands met with President Donald Trump and fellow governors at the White House to discuss "shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration between…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Help DOJ find wanted sex offender Steven Thomas Greeran of California
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Help DOJ find wanted sex offender Steven Thomas Greeran of California

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Justice is asking for the public's help to find Steven Thomas Greeran, 42, of California, who is wanted for failing to comply with…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak hits St. Thomas schools, day care centers
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News Health News

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak hits St. Thomas schools, day care centers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health said there is an outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) on St. Thomas, with 46 cases reported at schools and…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Alfred James accused of plying minor with alcohol and drugs prior to rape
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Alfred James accused of plying minor with alcohol and drugs prior to rape

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A grooming suspect in St. Thomas has been accused of plying a minor with alcohol and drugs before forcing her into sexual intercourse. Alfred King James, 23,…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Diddy faces fresh crisis as his lawyer Tony Ricco quits rapper’s case with VERY mysterious statement
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Diddy faces fresh crisis as his lawyer Tony Ricco quits rapper’s case with VERY mysterious statement

NEW YORK (DM) — Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a fresh crisis after his lawyer Anthony Ricco stepped down from his legal team with a very cryptic statement.  In a motion…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
White powder brought to Florida ICE center by Cuban migrant causes guard to fall ill, forces building evacuation
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

White powder brought to Florida ICE center by Cuban migrant causes guard to fall ill, forces building evacuation

MIAMI (NYP) — A suspicious package brought to a Florida Immigration and Customs Enforcement office by a Cuban migrant caused a security guard to fall ill and forced a sudden…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Department of Ed explains why buses were delayed on St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Business News Community Affairs

Department of Ed explains why buses were delayed on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) has been informed of potential delays in school bus pickups for Friday, February 21, 2025 on St. Thomas. The bus company,…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025
Breezy, partly sunny, pleasant conditions
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Breezy, partly sunny, pleasant conditions

SAN JUAN — Today will be be breezy in the morning, but otherwise partly sunny and pleasant, AccuWeather said. Tonight will be clear of clouds, allowing the heat to escape,…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2025

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