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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Afro-Cuban drums, Muslim prayers, Buddhist mantras: Religious diversity blooms in once-atheist Cuba
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Afro-Cuban drums, Muslim prayers, Buddhist mantras: Religious diversity blooms in once-atheist Cuba

HAVANA (AP) — The 1959 Castro-led revolution installed an atheist, Communist government that sought to replace the Catholic Church as the guiding force in the lives of Cubans. But 65…
Posted by John McCarthy May 16, 2024
American woman charged after ammunition found in baggage in Turks and Caicos on Mother’s Day trip
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

American woman charged after ammunition found in baggage in Turks and Caicos on Mother’s Day trip

COCKBURN TOWN — Police in Turks and Caicos have charged an American woman with ammunition possession — a crime that carries a minimum penalty of 12 years — after airport…
Posted by John McCarthy May 15, 2024
How did Caitlin Clark do in WNBA debut? Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun highlights
Posted inBreaking News National News Sports News

How did Caitlin Clark do in WNBA debut? Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun highlights

UNCASVILLE — It was Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut, but really, the night belonged to Alyssa Thomas. The 11th-year veteran for Connecticut reminded everyone why she was in MVP contention last season…
Posted by John McCarthy May 15, 2024
Suspect gets attempted murder charge after ‘attacking’ officer mediating domestic violence incident
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Suspect gets attempted murder charge after ‘attacking’ officer mediating domestic violence incident

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was charged with attempted murder and related charges after allegedly attacking a police officer in the middle of a domestic violence disturbance. Joseph Anthony…
Posted by John McCarthy May 15, 2024
Fever Coach Reveals Plan For Caitlin Clark, Indiana Ahead Of Tonight’s Season Opener
Posted inBreaking News National News Sports News

Fever Coach Reveals Plan For Caitlin Clark, Indiana Ahead Of Tonight’s Season Opener

UNCASVILLE — The Indiana Fever are set to make their official regular season debut today against the Connecticut Sun. They’ll be welcomed into a sold out crowd, the first of…
Posted by John McCarthy May 14, 2024
Haitians demand the resignation and arrest of the country’s police chief after a new gang attack
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haitians demand the resignation and arrest of the country’s police chief after a new gang attack

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A growing number of civilians and police officers are demanding the dismissal and arrest of Haiti’s police chief as heavily armed gangs launched a new attack in the capital…
Posted by John McCarthy May 14, 2024
Strong Economy, Low Unemployment, and Higher Job and Wage Growth Extend Social Security Trust Funds to 2035
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

Strong Economy, Low Unemployment, and Higher Job and Wage Growth Extend Social Security Trust Funds to 2035

The Social Security Board of Trustees Monday released its annual report on the financial status of the health of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the…
Posted by John McCarthy May 14, 2024
What to know about Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen’s pivotal testimony in the hush money trial
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What to know about Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen’s pivotal testimony in the hush money trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Once Donald Trump’s loyal attorney and fixer, Michael Cohen pointed the finger at his former boss Monday in pivotal testimony about hush money payments at the center of…
Posted by John McCarthy May 13, 2024
‘Light’ 3.4 magnitude earthquake hits near St. Thomas on Sunday afternoon
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News St. Thomas News

‘Light’ 3.4 magnitude earthquake hits near St. Thomas on Sunday afternoon

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A light magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean near the coast of St. Thomas just after noon on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The…
Posted by John McCarthy May 13, 2024
Man arrested for King’s Alley shooting near boardwalk restaurant
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Man arrested for King’s Alley shooting near boardwalk restaurant

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man seen on video shooting at people near a restaurant in King's Alley months ago was arrested this weekend. Terrell Johnson, 22, was arrested and…
Posted by John McCarthy May 13, 2024

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