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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress
Posted inBreaking News National News St. Croix News

It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The final doors are being knocked, ads are blaring and candidates are making a last pitch to voters. Even with the high-energy final push, the races for control…
Posted by John McCarthy November 3, 2024
Man sentenced to life in Young Dolph killing gets 35 more years in prison
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Entertainment News

Man sentenced to life in Young Dolph killing gets 35 more years in prison

MEMPHIS (AP) — A Tennessee man sentenced to life in prison in the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph received an additional 35 years behind bars Friday. Justin Johnson was convicted of…
Posted by John McCarthy November 3, 2024
UN report warns of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks
Posted inBreaking News Humanitarian News

UN report warns of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks

ROME (AP) — Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands of people in vulnerable areas, including the Palestinian territories, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali, said a report released Thursday…
Posted by John McCarthy November 3, 2024
Live from New York: Harris making surprise ‘Saturday Night Live’ appearance with election looming
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

Live from New York: Harris making surprise ‘Saturday Night Live’ appearance with election looming

NEW YORK (AP) — Live from New York, it’s a presidential candidate scrounging for every vote in the final days before the election. Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise trip to…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2024
The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials killed his pet
Posted inBreaking News Education News National News

The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials killed his pet

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star vowed today that New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2024
Orphaned squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized from home
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

Orphaned squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized from home

PINE CITY, New York (AP) — An orphaned squirrel that became a social media star called Peanut was euthanized after state authorities seized the beloved pet during a raid on…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2024
Working Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time
Posted inAt VIFreep Health News National News

Working Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time

NEW YORK (AP) — The moment I knew I had to get serious about work-life balance came without warning. I was writing a high-profile news story during the pandemic when my heart…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2024
US to play Jamaica in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals this month
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Entertainment News

US to play Jamaica in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals this month

KINGSTON (AP) — The United States will play Jamaica this month in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Nations League, the first competitive matches for the Americans under coach Mauricio Pochettino.…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2024
Tell us about changes when you get Social Security benefits
Posted inBreaking News Business News Community Affairs

Tell us about changes when you get Social Security benefits

If you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure we pay you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling us about relationship or other…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2024
Mexican fuel flows to Cuba as the island faces blackouts and the loss of Russian and Venezuelan oil
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Mexican fuel flows to Cuba as the island faces blackouts and the loss of Russian and Venezuelan oil

HAVANA (AP) — As Cuba grapples with blackouts and a deepening economic crisis, Mexico has sent nearly half a million barrels of crude oil and diesel in just a span of days,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2024

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