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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Cops probe killing at Contant Towers
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Cops probe killing at Contant Towers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man was killed at a condominium complex located between the St. Thomas airport and Charlotte Amalie this morning. Dennis Eduardo Eusebio, 22,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 13, 2025
China aims to deepen Caribbean ties, Grenada affirms one-China principle
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

China aims to deepen Caribbean ties, Grenada affirms one-China principle

BEIJING — China is ready to deepen its comprehensive cooperative partnership with Caribbean nations, President Xi Jinping said today during a meeting in Beijing with Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of…
Posted by John McCarthy January 13, 2025
How insurance innovation could unlock billions for nature-based climate solutions
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

How insurance innovation could unlock billions for nature-based climate solutions

With some 55% of the world’s GDP either moderately or heavily dependent on nature, according to PwC, much more finance needs to flow away from activities that harm nature towards activities…
Posted by John McCarthy January 13, 2025
U.S. Virgin Islands launches teacher training program
Posted inBreaking News Education News National News

U.S. Virgin Islands launches teacher training program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, is proud to announce the ceremonial signing and official launch of the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 13, 2025
Why airlines see Haiti in the same ‘war-risk’ level as areas where pilots dodge missiles
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Why airlines see Haiti in the same ‘war-risk’ level as areas where pilots dodge missiles

PORT-AU-PRINCE — When Haiti’s government announced the reopening of the country’s main international airport and domestic terminal in Port-au-Prince last month, many passengers had hoped to see a return of…
Posted by John McCarthy January 13, 2025
VIWMA decries arson incident that ‘destroyed garbage trucks’ on St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

VIWMA decries arson incident that ‘destroyed garbage trucks’ on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED —The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said today that it "condemns in the strongest terms the recent arson that destroyed garbage trucks and essential heavy equipment belonging to…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025
Barbados suspends its decision to send troops to Haiti
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Barbados suspends its decision to send troops to Haiti

BRIDGETOWN — Barbados has reversed its decision to send troops to Haiti, citing escalating security concerns and a lack of global strategic planning. Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds announced…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025
US finds no ‘Havana syndrome’ link to foreign powers, but 2 spy agencies say it’s possible
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

US finds no ‘Havana syndrome’ link to foreign powers, but 2 spy agencies say it’s possible

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence has found no evidence linking a foreign power to the mysterious “Havana syndrome” injuries reported by some U.S. diplomats and other government personnel, though two agencies now…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025
How drinking alcohol can affect your health
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025
He gave his cats raw milk because he thought it was healthier. He says it tragically backfired
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

He gave his cats raw milk because he thought it was healthier. He says it tragically backfired

A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired. “It’s horrible…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2025

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