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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Pinheiro Braathen performs snow samba to celebrate Brazil’s first podium in a World Cup ski race
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Pinheiro Braathen performs snow samba to celebrate Brazil’s first podium in a World Cup ski race

It’s not just soccer anymore. Brazil is finding World Cup success in skiing now, too. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen became the first Brazilian skier to finish on a World Cup podium when…
Posted by John McCarthy December 9, 2024
Assad is granted political asylum in Russia after the fall of Damascus
Posted in2016 Presidential Election Breaking News International News

Assad is granted political asylum in Russia after the fall of Damascus

DAMASCUS (AP) — Syria’s prime minister said today that most cabinet ministers are still working from offices in Damascus after rebels entered the capital over the weekend and overthrew President Bashar…
Posted by John McCarthy December 9, 2024
Powerball player hits $256 million jackpot. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?
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Powerball player hits $256 million jackpot. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?

A Powerball ticket sold in New York hit the $256 million jackpot, lottery officials said. The ticket matched five winning numbers and the Powerball in the drawing Saturday, December 7,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 9, 2024
Ultimate drug don Ivan James gets 35 years
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Ultimate drug don Ivan James gets 35 years

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Ivan James, 40, Joh Williams, 38, Malachi Benjamin, 28, Ariel Petersen, 28, and Jahkiebo Joseph, 26, all of St. Croix, were sentenced by District Court Judge Mark…
Posted by John McCarthy December 9, 2024
Syrian rebels topple President Assad, difficult times lie ahead
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Syrian rebels topple President Assad, difficult times lie ahead

Rebels in palaces and prisons emptied as Russia says Bashar has left Syria DAMASCUS — Syrian rebels declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, forcing…
Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2024
NYPD releases 2 new photos of man sought in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
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NYPD releases 2 new photos of man sought in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

NEW YORK — They have seen him smiling on a hostel security camera, but don't know his name. They found the backpack he discarded while fleeing, but don't know where…
Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2024
Cops seek ‘person of interest’ in murder of Angel Casanova
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Cops seek ‘person of interest’ in murder of Angel Casanova

CHRISTIANSTED — Police said they are seeking a "person of interest" in the shooting death of 33-year-old Angel Casanova near the Christiansted Cemetery in St. Croix on Tuesday. Elvis Villar…
Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2024
A $6.2 million banana, a crypto empire and Trump’s potential conflicts
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A $6.2 million banana, a crypto empire and Trump’s potential conflicts

SEOUL — Not long after buying and publicly consuming a $6.2 million banana as part of an artworld stunt, Chinese crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun made another eye-catching purchase, investing $30…
Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2024
Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. These tips can make it a little easier
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Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. These tips can make it a little easier

Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it’s clear that travelers could use some help…
Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2024
Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here’s your holiday gift-exchange survival guide
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Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here’s your holiday gift-exchange survival guide

The commencement of the holiday season often means the lengthening of to-do lists. There are lights to hang, cards to mail, cookies to bake and, of course, gifts to buy. Gift exchanges, whether they’re among friends,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2024

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