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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Strengthen the family over the holidays with mental health awareness
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Education News

Strengthen the family over the holidays with mental health awareness

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Education asks you to join them Thursday "for an informative hour on how the holidays impact mental health." "While they can bring joy,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 16, 2024
Disability rights transition planning session scheduled for St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Education News

Disability rights transition planning session scheduled for St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — If your child on St. Thomas has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) please consider attending the Disability Rights Center's meeting to explain the services that are available…
Posted by John McCarthy December 16, 2024
California DMV apologizes for license plate that some say mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

California DMV apologizes for license plate that some say mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California Department of Motor Vehicles has apologized for an “unacceptable and disturbing” personalized truck license plate that the agency said displayed hate speech related to…
Posted by John McCarthy December 16, 2024
Jamaican women extend their Antiguan stay by beating immigration officer
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Jamaican women extend their Antiguan stay by beating immigration officer

ST. JOHN'S — Two Jamaican women face legal consequences and deportation following a confrontation with an immigration officer at the V.C. Bird International Airport. Alicia Ricketts, who was being refused…
Posted by John McCarthy December 16, 2024
Dozens of luxury condos, hotels in Miami sinking at ‘unexpected’ rates
Posted inBreaking News Business News Education News

Dozens of luxury condos, hotels in Miami sinking at ‘unexpected’ rates

MIAMI — A new study from the University of Miami shows dozens of luxury, beachfront condos and hotels, all along the southeast coast of Florida, are sinking into the ground…
Posted by John McCarthy December 16, 2024
Several hundreds, maybe thousands, may have died in Mayotte cyclone
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News Humanitarian News

Several hundreds, maybe thousands, may have died in Mayotte cyclone

MAMOUDZOU — Several hundred people and possibly even thousands may have been killed when the most powerful cyclone in nearly a century hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2024
Federal judge denies Alexander brother bail on sex charges, saying real estate star is a flight risk
Posted inBreaking News Business News Crime News

Federal judge denies Alexander brother bail on sex charges, saying real estate star is a flight risk

MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge ordered that a prominent real estate broker be held without bond Friday on sexual assault and trafficking charges, saying he is a flight risk as…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2024
LIAT Airlines launches route to British Virgin Islands
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

LIAT Airlines launches route to British Virgin Islands

ROAD TOWN — LIAT Airlines (2020) Limited has marked another significant milestone in enhancing its connectivity, with the addition of Tortola, British Virgin Islands to its route. The inaugural flight,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2024
Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon
Posted inArt News Breaking News National News

Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon

PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2024
One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
Posted inBreaking News Humanitarian News International News

One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again

DAMASCUS (AP) — At Damascus’ international airport, the new head of security — one of the rebels who marched across Syria to the capital — arrived with his team. The few maintenance…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2024

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