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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Woman keeps jackpot lottery win a secret from her town of 450 people. ‘Shaking so bad’
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Woman keeps jackpot lottery win a secret from her town of 450 people. ‘Shaking so bad’

DES MOINES — In a small Iowa town of about 450 people, one resident learned it’s hard to keep a secret, especially one as big as winning the lottery. Susan…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2025
Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers as part of the Gaza ceasefire and Israel releases 70 prisoners
Posted inBreaking News Humanitarian News International News

Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers as part of the Gaza ceasefire and Israel releases 70 prisoners

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Hamas militants handed over four captive female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday after parading them in front of a crowd. Israel…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2025
Indonesia showcases returned artifacts it had sought for decades from the Netherlands
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Indonesia showcases returned artifacts it had sought for decades from the Netherlands

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Centuries-old stone Buddha statues and precious jewelries repatriated by the Dutch government to its former colony are on display at Indonesia’s National Museum, providing a glimpse into the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2025
A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth
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A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — A private U.S. spacecraft bound for the moon has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight. Still circling Earth, Firefly Aerospace’s lunar lander fired its…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2025
Colombian president visits southern Haiti as country battles surge in gang violence
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Colombian president visits southern Haiti as country battles surge in gang violence

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro visited Haiti on Wednesday as part of a whirlwind trip to strengthen ties with the violence-wracked country. He was expected to meet with officials…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2025
2 men charged as accomplices in Oswald Harris Court shooting
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

2 men charged as accomplices in Oswald Harris Court shooting

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two young men were charged Thursday in connection to a shooting that injured a man at Oswald Harris Court in St. Thomas last November. Azani Prentice, 18,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2025
New top cop and OMB director sworn in to replace indicted cabinet members
Posted inBreaking News Business News Government House News

New top cop and OMB director sworn in to replace indicted cabinet members

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Family members, colleagues, supporters and friends attended the swearing in ceremony on St. Thomas Thursday of Director of the Office of Management and Budget Julio A. Rhymer,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2025
Bananas stay fresh for 2 weeks if removed from fruit bowls and stored in an unexpected spot
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Community Affairs

Bananas stay fresh for 2 weeks if removed from fruit bowls and stored in an unexpected spot

Bananas can quickly turn spotty and mushy if left in the wrong spot in the kitchen, and many people may be surprised to learn that a fruit bowl is one…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2025
Icky to some, ‘diamonds’ to others: How eels figure into money laundering in Haiti
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Icky to some, ‘diamonds’ to others: How eels figure into money laundering in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE — In Japan, a prepared dish costs up to $90 a plate, while in the northeastern United States they are worth thousands of dollars a pound, fresh out of…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2025
In visit to Haiti, Colombian President Petro recounts historic ties, seeks forgiveness
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In visit to Haiti, Colombian President Petro recounts historic ties, seeks forgiveness

JACMEL — Colombian President Gustavo Petro is asking Haitians to forgive a group of Colombian mercenaries accused of being guns-for-hire in the still unsolved 2021 assassination of their president, Jovenel…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2025

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