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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
As gangs rampage through Haiti’s capital, more than 33,000 people have fled in 13 days, report finds
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As gangs rampage through Haiti’s capital, more than 33,000 people have fled in 13 days, report finds

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — More than 33,000 people have fled Haiti’s capital in a span of nearly two weeks as gangs continue to pillage homes and attack state institutions, according to…
Posted by John McCarthy March 23, 2024
Rights groups petition European watchdog to secure clean water in French Caribbean
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Rights groups petition European watchdog to secure clean water in French Caribbean

BASSE-TERRE — The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) said this week it has filed a collective complaint to a European rights body to demand that France urgently ensures access…
Posted by John McCarthy March 23, 2024
Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Attacks, including a shooting that left a gang leader dead, flared in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, on Thursday as political groups appeared nearer to finalizing a transition council to…
Posted by John McCarthy March 22, 2024
Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territory
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Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territory

SAN JUAN (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Puerto Rico on today as part of a whirlwind trip to tout the federal aid the U.S. territory has received following deadly…
Posted by John McCarthy March 22, 2024
Gunmen kill 40 in attack at concert hall near Moscow, state news agency says
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Gunmen kill 40 in attack at concert hall near Moscow, state news agency says

MOSCOW (Reuters) — At least 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured when five gunmen dressed in camouflage opened fire with automatic weapons at people at a concert…
Posted by John McCarthy March 22, 2024
Drawing nears for $997M Mega Millions jackpot
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Drawing nears for $997M Mega Millions jackpot

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A nearly $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot will be up for grabs Friday night, offering the prospect of instant riches for a lucky player after…
Posted by John McCarthy March 22, 2024
How Chinese science fiction went from underground magazines to Netflix extravaganza
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How Chinese science fiction went from underground magazines to Netflix extravaganza

CHENGDU, China (AP) — For a few days in October 2023, the capital of the science fiction world was Chengdu, China. Fans traveled from around the world as Worldcon, sci-fi ’s biggest…
Posted by John McCarthy March 22, 2024
Haitians emerge from homes during brief respite from gang violence. Hours later, gunfire erupts
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Haitians emerge from homes during brief respite from gang violence. Hours later, gunfire erupts

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Haitians rushed to buy food and other basic supplies Thursday as they emerged from their homes during a rare respite from gang violence, but gunfire erupted in…
Posted by John McCarthy March 22, 2024
Social Security Announces Four Key Updates to Address Improper Payments
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Social Security Announces Four Key Updates to Address Improper Payments

Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley today announced he is taking four vital steps to immediately address overpayment issues customers and the agency have experienced. Commissioner O’Malley testified before the U.S.…
Posted by John McCarthy March 21, 2024
A team to choose Haiti’s next leader takes shape as gang violence engulfs the Caribbean nation
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A team to choose Haiti’s next leader takes shape as gang violence engulfs the Caribbean nation

GEORGETOWN (AP) — Caribbean leaders said this week that all groups and political parties except one have submitted nominees for a transitional presidential council charged with selecting an interim prime…
Posted by John McCarthy March 21, 2024

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