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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Listeria recall of chicken hits Publix, Target, Amazon, Kroger, Albertsons and others
Posted inBreaking News Consumer News Health News

Listeria recall of chicken hits Publix, Target, Amazon, Kroger, Albertsons and others

The listeria-launched recall of nearly 10 million pounds of meat and chicken products has reached the store brands of 7 of the top 10 grocery-selling chains in the nation, a…
Posted by John McCarthy October 15, 2024
Invest 94L continues trek across Atlantic while new disturbance emerges in Caribbean Sea
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Invest 94L continues trek across Atlantic while new disturbance emerges in Caribbean Sea

MIAMI — Forecasters continue to monitor two areas of disturbed weather that could develop into tropical systems. One area being watched closely is located over the central Atlantic Ocean and…
Posted by John McCarthy October 15, 2024
How to choose the right in the Virgin Islands 
Posted inBritish Virgin Islands News Entertainment News St. Croix News

How to choose the right in the Virgin Islands 

Online gambling is becoming incredibly popular in the Virgin Islands; however, it can be a challenge to find the right casino, as both the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British…
Posted by John McCarthy October 14, 2024
Puerto Rico ‘most wanted’ homicide fugitive arrested in North Carolina
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Puerto Rico ‘most wanted’ homicide fugitive arrested in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE — A “highly dangerous” fugitive accused of murder in Puerto Rico has been arrested in Youngsville, North Carolina, according to multiple agencies. Maytiel Jamar Negron-Guevarez, 32, was arrested on…
Posted by John McCarthy October 14, 2024
Invest 94L monitored for development as Milton recovery continues
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Invest 94L monitored for development as Milton recovery continues

MIAMI — A tropical disturbance dubbed Invest 94L is moving through the Atlantic Ocean and could develop several days from now. The disturbance has a low chance of developing over…
Posted by John McCarthy October 14, 2024
Why are pro-Trump posts popping on a Haitian-American Facebook page? It’s been hacked
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Consumer News

Why are pro-Trump posts popping on a Haitian-American Facebook page? It’s been hacked

MIAMI — The first email came in early September, around the time the Haitian-American Facebook page began posting about the Trump campaign’s falsehoods about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, eating their…
Posted by John McCarthy October 14, 2024
Experts warn ‘crazy busy’ Atlantic hurricane season is far from over
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News National News

Experts warn ‘crazy busy’ Atlantic hurricane season is far from over

MIAMI (AP) — Millions of people in the southeastern U.S. still are reeling from the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but scientists warn that the Atlantic hurricane season…
Posted by John McCarthy October 13, 2024
Police investigating shooting death near tequila bar in St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Police investigating shooting death near tequila bar in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death near a Main Street bar in St. Thomas early this morning, the Virgin Islands Police Department…
Posted by John McCarthy October 13, 2024
St. Croix runs out of bananas due to short-lived dockworkers’ strike
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

St. Croix runs out of bananas due to short-lived dockworkers’ strike

FREDERIKSTED — The aisles of St. Croix supermarkets are a bit more sparse today, as the short-lived dockworkers strike has finally taken its toll on local grocery stores. This strike heavily…
Posted by John McCarthy October 13, 2024
Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery
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Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery. Amari and Javar Ruffin, whose family lives in Philadelphia, were born…
Posted by John McCarthy October 13, 2024

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