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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Boat spins out of control on Florida lake after man passes out. See dramatic rescue!
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

Boat spins out of control on Florida lake after man passes out. See dramatic rescue!

ORLANDO — A Florida firefighter made a dangerous leap from one moving boat to another when a vessel was found spinning out of control with an unconscious man aboard, video…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2025
For the second time, NWS warns that conditions are right for brush fires
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

For the second time, NWS warns that conditions are right for brush fires

SAN JUAN — For the second time this week, the National Weather Service warns that "breezy and windy conditions" could fuel fires in western and southern Puerto Rico. "Secure loose…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2025
US plans to seize Venezuelan president’s plane held in Dominican Republic during Rubio visit
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

US plans to seize Venezuelan president’s plane held in Dominican Republic during Rubio visit

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — The Trump administration plans to seize a second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ’s government that is currently in the Dominican Republic. Secretary of State Marco Rubio intends…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2025
Two planes collide on Seattle airport tarmac
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Two planes collide on Seattle airport tarmac

SEATTLE — A Japan Airlines plane that was taxiing on the tarmac of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport apparently struck the tail of a parked Delta aircraft on Wednesday morning, airport authorities…
Posted by John McCarthy February 5, 2025
Health Department urges precautions as dengue outbreak hits St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Health News

Health Department urges precautions as dengue outbreak hits St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED – The Virgin Islands Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions to prevent further transmission of dengue as the number of cases rise on St.   Croix. “We are once…
Posted by John McCarthy February 5, 2025
Mega Millions player wins $1 million prize. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?
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Mega Millions player wins $1 million prize. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?

NEW YORK — A Mega Millions ticket sold in New York just missed the $77 million jackpot but won $1 million, lottery officials said. The ticket matched five winning numbers…
Posted by John McCarthy February 5, 2025
‘Still in disbelief.’ Dog found in lonely place after going missing following adoption
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‘Still in disbelief.’ Dog found in lonely place after going missing following adoption

ST. LOUIS — The story of a small dog who went missing after she was adopted from a Missouri shelter now has a happy ending after the pup was discovered…
Posted by John McCarthy February 5, 2025
NWS issues Small Craft Advisory for the islands
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

NWS issues Small Craft Advisory for the islands

SAN JUAN — There is a moderate risk today of rip currents for the north-oriented and east beaches of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico , Vieques and Culebra, the…
Posted by John McCarthy February 5, 2025
Secret Service swarm black-clad man who tried climbing over White House fence after saying: ‘F–k it’
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Secret Service swarm black-clad man who tried climbing over White House fence after saying: ‘F–k it’

WASHINGTON — Dramatic video captured a man dressed all in black getting stuck climbing tall security fencing outside the White House — with witnesses hearing him say “f–k it” before…
Posted by John McCarthy February 5, 2025
First military flight lands in Guantanamo Bay with migrants deported from the US
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

First military flight lands in Guantanamo Bay with migrants deported from the US

HAVANA (AP) — The first U.S. military flight deporting migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay landed in Cuba on Tuesday evening, according to a U.S. official. It was…
Posted by John McCarthy February 5, 2025

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