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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
2 suspects arrested for October murder of 19-year-old man
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

2 suspects arrested for October murder of 19-year-old man

FREDERIKSTED — Two suspects in a shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead in October have been apprehended, authorities said. Carlos Ayala, 19, and Casey Rivera, 35, have been arrested…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2024
Parents in Africa struggle with unpredictable school fees that force children to drop out
Posted inBreaking News Education News International News

Parents in Africa struggle with unpredictable school fees that force children to drop out

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The day Shalom Mirembe was sent home from school last month over unpaid tuition, her father lay dying in a hospital. Even as her mother sat…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2024
Police in Trinidad and Tobago seize $6 million worth of drugs from a boat
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Police in Trinidad and Tobago seize $6 million worth of drugs from a boat

PORT OF SPAIN (AP) — Police in Trinidad and Tobago said they have confiscated more than $6 million worth of drugs, one of the biggest seizures in the history of…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2024
When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace: Working Well
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace: Working Well

NEW YORK (AP) — The December holidays are supposed to be a time of joyful celebration, but the season can be especially grueling for the millions of people who work in retail stores,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2024
More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines

Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables, all while continuing to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2024
Health Department teams up with Casino Commission to tackle problem gambling
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Health News

Health Department teams up with Casino Commission to tackle problem gambling

CHRISTIANSTED — The Casino Control Commission and the Department of Health have teamed up to tackle the issue of problem gambling in the U.S. Virgin Islands, A Memorandum of Understanding,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2024
Senator to host forum for taxi drivers, taxicab body and park officials
Posted inBreaking News Business News Community Affairs

Senator to host forum for taxi drivers, taxicab body and park officials

CRUZ BAY— Senator Angel Bolques announced he plans to host a "critical" meeting for St. John taxi drivers, the Virgin Islands National Park Service (VINPS), and the Virgin Islands Taxicab…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2024
Health Department hosts behavioral health panel discussions
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Health News

Health Department hosts behavioral health panel discussions

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division is spearheading a crucial initiative to engage the public in conversations about behavioral health services across the territory. The panel discussions will be held territory-wide,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2024
American couple killed in Mexico, found shot in pickup truck
Posted inBreaking News Crime News International News

American couple killed in Mexico, found shot in pickup truck

Victims Gloria Ambriz and Rafael Cardona were relatives of a local official. MEXICO CITY — Two Americans are dead after being found shot in a pickup truck in Mexico, officials…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2024
Haitian, Kenyan police took control of a rural town – then the victory led to carnage
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haitian, Kenyan police took control of a rural town – then the victory led to carnage

PORT-AU-PRINCE — It was supposed to be a rare victory after a wave of setbacks in Haiti’s war against gangs. The armored police vehicles, manned by Haitian and Kenyan police,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2024

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