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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
VIPD issues Silver Alert for Euranie Lambert
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Police News

VIPD issues Silver Alert for Euranie Lambert

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Silver Alert has been issued for Euranie Lambert, 77, who was last seen leaving the Lucinda Millin Home on Friday afternoon to go to the store,…
Posted by John McCarthy May 1, 2024
British tourist has hand, thigh severed after being mauled by bull shark in Tobago
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

British tourist has hand, thigh severed after being mauled by bull shark in Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN — A 64-year-old British tourist has lost his arm and leg after being mauled by a bull shark on the southeastern Caribbean island of Tobago. According to…
Posted by John McCarthy May 1, 2024
Trunk Bay ranked No. 1 in World’s 50 Best Beaches 2024
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Trunk Bay ranked No. 1 in World’s 50 Best Beaches 2024

CRUZ BAY — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced that Trunk Bay, located on St John, has been ranked No. 1 on the prestigious list of The…
Posted by John McCarthy May 1, 2024
The unexpected announcement of a prime minister divides Haiti’s newly created transitional council
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

The unexpected announcement of a prime minister divides Haiti’s newly created transitional council

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A surprise announcement that revealed Haiti’s new prime minister is threatening to fracture a recently installed transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for the gang-riddled Caribbean country. Four…
Posted by John McCarthy May 1, 2024
When Danish police pulled a woman over, she locked herself in her car and refused to talk
Posted inBreaking News Crime News International News

When Danish police pulled a woman over, she locked herself in her car and refused to talk

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A routine traffic stop on a highway south of Denmark’s capital turned into an unusual standoff as a 26-year-old woman locked her car and refused to…
Posted by John McCarthy April 30, 2024
To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji
Posted inBreaking News International News Police News

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (AP) — The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount…
Posted by John McCarthy April 30, 2024
Help cops find Dominican man wanted for assault in Frydenhoj
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Help cops find Dominican man wanted for assault in Frydenhoj

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a man wanted on St. Thomas. Orjedy de Leon, 50, is a suspect in an assault, according to the Virgin Islands…
Posted by John McCarthy April 30, 2024
Long lines form and frustration grows as Cuba runs short of cash
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Long lines form and frustration grows as Cuba runs short of cash

HAVANA (AP) — Alejandro Fonseca stood in line for several hours outside a bank in Havana hoping to withdraw Cuban pesos from an ATM, but when it was almost his…
Posted by John McCarthy April 30, 2024
High risk of life-threatening rip currents continues
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

High risk of life-threatening rip currents continues

SAN JUAN — Increasing winds and the arrival of a northerly swell will continue deteriorate marine and coastal conditions through at least mid-week, the National Weather Service said. There is…
Posted by John McCarthy April 30, 2024
Man slapped with a slew of gun charges after ghost gun found in traffic stop
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Man slapped with a slew of gun charges after ghost gun found in traffic stop

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man on St. Thomas was arrested on a slew of gun charges after a traffic stop yielded a modified, unlicensed firearm. Andy Thompson was arrested Tuesday…
Posted by John McCarthy April 29, 2024

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