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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Royal Caribbean passenger’s $1,300 mistake every cruiser must know
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Royal Caribbean passenger’s $1,300 mistake every cruiser must know

MIAMI — A passenger enjoying a relaxing vacation onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship was quickly brought back to reality when they received an enormous cellphone bill because of one…
Posted by John McCarthy January 7, 2025
First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported — a person in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms. State health officials announced…
Posted by John McCarthy January 7, 2025
Saint Lucia’s cruise ship port begins demolition
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Saint Lucia’s cruise ship port begins demolition

CASTRIES — The Saint Lucia Cruise Port officially launched its redevelopment project in Castries with the demolition of the Customs and Excise Department Building on Jeremie Street, completed on December…
Posted by John McCarthy January 7, 2025
US transfers 11 Guantanamo detainees to Yemen after more than two decades without charge
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US transfers 11 Guantanamo detainees to Yemen after more than two decades without charge

HAVANA (AP) — The Pentagon said Monday it had transferred 11 Yemeni men to Oman this week after holding them for more than two decades without charge at the U.S.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 7, 2025
Some Costco cold and flu medicine recalled due to potential foreign material contamination
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Some Costco cold and flu medicine recalled due to potential foreign material contamination

LOS ANGELES — Costco recently notified consumers that packs of its Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion caplets have been recalled amid cold and flu season. The boxes of…
Posted by John McCarthy January 7, 2025
What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.
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What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.

BEIJING — The human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, is reportedly surging in China, raising questions about what the illness is and if it's a concern to those in the U.S.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 7, 2025
McDonald’s is the latest company to roll back diversity goals
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McDonald’s is the latest company to roll back diversity goals

CHICAGO — Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed affirmative action in college…
Posted by John McCarthy January 7, 2025
Ultra-rare Allen Iverson card hits auction, gets six-figure bid
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Ultra-rare Allen Iverson card hits auction, gets six-figure bid

PHILADELPHIA — A super-rare Allen Iverson card just hit the auction block, but it could very well be out of most collectors' price range ... because someone's already bid $150,000! TMZ Sports has…
Posted by John McCarthy January 7, 2025
Catholics in rural area outside Brazil’s capital celebrate Epiphany festival
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Catholics in rural area outside Brazil’s capital celebrate Epiphany festival

SANTO ANTONIO DE GOIAS, Brazil (AP) — Catholics in the small Brazilian city of Santo Antonio de Goias celebrated the Epiphany throughout the weekend and into Monday, the same day…
Posted by John McCarthy January 6, 2025
A 3-year-old boy’s death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4
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A 3-year-old boy’s death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4

HONOLULU (AP) — A 3-year-old boy who died Monday was the fourth person to succumb to injuries from a massive explosion of fireworks on New Year’s Eve at a Honolulu home, and…
Posted by John McCarthy January 6, 2025

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