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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Remnants of Ernesto to impact football fans arriving in Dublin ahead of Aer Lingus College Kickoff Classic
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Remnants of Ernesto to impact football fans arriving in Dublin ahead of Aer Lingus College Kickoff Classic

DUBLIN, Ireland — After impacting the Caribbean and Bermuda, Hurricane Ernesto is now on a Transatlantic trip this week. The remnants of Ernesto will bring gusty winds and rain to…
Posted by John McCarthy August 22, 2024
Justice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed 2010 trip with GOP megadonor, Democratic senator finds
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

Justice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed 2010 trip with GOP megadonor, Democratic senator finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to publicly disclose additional travel on GOP megadonor Harlan Crow’s private jet, a top Democratic senator who is backing an election-year push to…
Posted by John McCarthy August 22, 2024
Haiti bribery scandal needs ‘speedy resolution’ to save transition
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti bribery scandal needs ‘speedy resolution’ to save transition

PORT-AU-PRINCE — A bank bribery scandal involving members of Haiti’s ruling transitional government, which threatens efforts to stabilize the country through presidential elections next year, could not come at a worse time,…
Posted by John McCarthy August 22, 2024
For Black Britons, UK riots leave lasting scars
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Humanitarian News

For Black Britons, UK riots leave lasting scars

LONDON — "Please do not go out until this blows over," Sarah Akinterinwa, messaged a friend on August 7. "I'm going into town tomorrow. Should be okay," came the response.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 21, 2024
A small town on a small island celebrates Kamala Harris’ meteoric rise
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

A small town on a small island celebrates Kamala Harris’ meteoric rise

BROWN’S TOWN, Jamaica — Three and a half years ago, Sherman Harris gathered together a clutch of family and friends at his home on a hilltop here in rural Jamaica to…
Posted by John McCarthy August 21, 2024
Biden OKs disaster declaration for the USVI in the wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto
Posted inBreaking News National News St. Croix News

Biden OKs disaster declaration for the USVI in the wake of Tropical Storm Ernesto

CHRISTIANSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced this week that federal disaster assistance is available to the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting…
Posted by John McCarthy August 21, 2024
Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. imposed sanctions on the former president of Haiti, Michel Joseph Martelly, Tuesday following accusations that he abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking into the…
Posted by John McCarthy August 21, 2024
‘Unresponsive’ man found dead in St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Police News

‘Unresponsive’ man found dead in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 43-year-old man was found dead on St. Thomas Friday, authorities said. A concerned citizen called 911 at 5:40 p.m. and reported finding an unresponsive Caucasian man…
Posted by John McCarthy August 20, 2024
Career violent criminal dies in hail of bullets
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Career violent criminal dies in hail of bullets

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a 38-year-old St. Croix man was shot multiple times and died near King Street on Monday night. Jahni Hamilton was positively identified by a…
Posted by John McCarthy August 20, 2024
Haitian police tear-gas peaceful protesters as they demand help in stopping gangs
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haitian police tear-gas peaceful protesters as they demand help in stopping gangs

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Police in Haiti’s capital tear-gassed hundreds of peaceful protesters Monday as they called on law enforcement to help them stop the gangs that have been violently seizing control of…
Posted by John McCarthy August 20, 2024

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