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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
UN development specialist Garry Conille arrives in Haiti to take up the post of PM
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UN development specialist Garry Conille arrives in Haiti to take up the post of PM

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A U.N. development specialist tasked with restoring order to Haiti arrived on Saturday to the Caribbean nation to take up his new post as prime minister. A transitional council seeking…
Posted by John McCarthy June 2, 2024
State of emergency declared in Atlanta over water main break: Mayor
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State of emergency declared in Atlanta over water main break: Mayor

ATLANTA — A state of emergency was declared in Atlanta on Saturday evening following two water main breaks, Mayor Andre Dickens announced at a press conference. The massive disruption was…
Posted by John McCarthy June 2, 2024
Trump supporters try to dox jurors and post violent threats after his conviction
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Trump supporters try to dox jurors and post violent threats after his conviction

On social media and web forums, users called for jurors, judges and prosecutors to be killed after the former president was found guilty on 34 felony counts. WASHINGTON — The 34…
Posted by John McCarthy June 1, 2024
Fever defeat Sky, 71–70, in first WNBA meeting between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
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Fever defeat Sky, 71–70, in first WNBA meeting between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese

INDIANAPOLIS — Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark faced each other for the first time on a WNBA court Saturday, but it was veteran Kelsey Mitchell who seized the spotlight in the Indiana Fever's 71–70 win. The…
Posted by John McCarthy June 1, 2024
US opens up banking to private Cuban businesses as it aims to boost private sector
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US opens up banking to private Cuban businesses as it aims to boost private sector

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. lifted some financial restrictions against Cuba this week, in a move designed to boost private businesses on the island. The measures will allow independent entrepreneurs to open and access…
Posted by John McCarthy June 1, 2024
5 tropical waves in May means the hurricane season is primed for more disturbances
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5 tropical waves in May means the hurricane season is primed for more disturbances

SAN JUAN — The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is off to a mild start as forecasters on the first day of this year's hurricane season predict no tropical cyclones for…
Posted by John McCarthy June 1, 2024
Coast Guard aircrew aids BVI-bound cargo vessel taking on water in Caribbean Sea
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Coast Guard aircrew aids BVI-bound cargo vessel taking on water in Caribbean Sea

SAN JUAN — The aircrew of a Coast Guard MH-60T helicopter assisted a BVI-bound cargo vessel that was taking on water in the Caribbean Sea, approximately 22 nautical miles south…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2024
Americans arrested in Turks and Caicos on ammunition charges form close bond while awaiting sentencing
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Americans arrested in Turks and Caicos on ammunition charges form close bond while awaiting sentencing

COCKBURN TOWN — The airport was hectic as Ryan Watson and his wife were preparing to fly home to Oklahoma after celebrating his 40th birthday on the archipelago's white sands. A search of…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2024
Fifth tropical wave rolls off the coast of Africa
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Fifth tropical wave rolls off the coast of Africa

SAN JUAN — A fifth tropical wave has peeled off the coast of Africa near the Cape Verde Islands — one day before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2024
Storm pull away in the second half for 103-88 win over Fever
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Storm pull away in the second half for 103-88 win over Fever

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark scored 20 points and had nine assists while playing nearly the entire game, but the Indiana Fever continued to struggle on Thursday night in a…
Posted by John McCarthy May 31, 2024

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