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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Masked parolee and partner scooped up with ghost guns after shots fired in Gallows Bay
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Masked parolee and partner scooped up with ghost guns after shots fired in Gallows Bay

CHRISTIANSTED — Two masked men are in custody today after an alert police detective heard gunfire in Gallows Bay and pursued two suspects after they drove away. Ramon Mateo III.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2024
Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge ruled today that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation in a seismic decision that could…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2024
Wärtsilä completes generators plus BESS in St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Business News St. Thomas News

Wärtsilä completes generators plus BESS in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority said it was completed a new 40MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project alongside upgrades to the Randolph Harley Power…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2024
World markets tremble over concerns U.S. economy could be headed for recession
Posted inBreaking News Business News International News

World markets tremble over concerns U.S. economy could be headed for recession

Wall Street headed sharply lower again after Japan’s Nikkei index tumbles to worst loss since 1987 NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are set to open sharply lower today, adding…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2024
Biden parole program migrants with already-approved travel should be able to fly to U.S.
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News

Biden parole program migrants with already-approved travel should be able to fly to U.S.

WASHINGTON —Nationals of Haiti, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela who have been authorized to come to the United States under a Biden administration humanitarian parole process should not be affected by…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2024
Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida while tropical waves lurk behind
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida while tropical waves lurk behind

MIAMI — A tropical wave located near the Windward Islands continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear generally favorable for some slow development over the next week…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2024
Dueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America’s deep divide
Posted inBreaking News National News

Dueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America’s deep divide

ATLANTA (AP) — Two rallies. Two Americas. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stood in the same arena four days apart, each looking over capacity crowds like concert stars or prizefighters.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 4, 2024
‘Moderate’ 3.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near St. Thomas
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‘Moderate’ 3.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A "moderate" 3.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Caribbean Sea near St. Thomas island, U.S. Virgin Islands at 9.12 a.m. Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The…
Posted by John McCarthy August 4, 2024
Venezuelans march over contested election, number of detained rises
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Venezuelans march over contested election, number of detained rises

CARACAS — Thousands of Venezuelans marched across the South American country on Saturday over its contested election, as President Nicolas Maduro told supporters some 2,000 people had been arrested during…
Posted by John McCarthy August 4, 2024
United States leads in medal count at 2024 Paris Olympics
Posted inBreaking News International News Sports News

United States leads in medal count at 2024 Paris Olympics

PARIS — Medals will be awarded in 25 events as the 2024 Paris Olympics hit their midpoint today. The marquee event will take place on the track at Stade de France, where…
Posted by John McCarthy August 4, 2024

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