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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Six church workers and a priest held captive by gangs in Haiti
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Six church workers and a priest held captive by gangs in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Amid ever-increasing gang violence in Haiti, six church workers and a priest were kidnapped on February 23,  in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, local Catholic sources said. Religious…
Posted by John McCarthy February 26, 2024
4 best beaches in Puerto Rico for hikers, private vibes and more
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

4 best beaches in Puerto Rico for hikers, private vibes and more

Puerto Rico is home to vibrant music, culture, history, authentic cuisine and stunning beaches. It’s no wonder it landed on U.S. News and World Report’s list of best beach destinations in the…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2024
‘Totally cold’ is not too cold for winter swimmers competing in a frozen Vermont lake
Posted inBreaking News National News Sports News

‘Totally cold’ is not too cold for winter swimmers competing in a frozen Vermont lake

NEWPORT, Vermont (AP) — Plunging into a frozen lake and swimming laps may not be everyone’s good time but for winter swimmers who return year after year to a northern…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2024
Attorney for widow of slain Haitian president rejects indictment and says it’s politically motivated
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Attorney for widow of slain Haitian president rejects indictment and says it’s politically motivated

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — An attorney for Haitian President Jovenel Moïse’s widow, who was indicted in his assassination, told The Associated Press this week that he believes the accusations against her are…
Posted by John McCarthy February 25, 2024
A widow and 2 powerful officials indicted: Takeaways from the probe into Haiti president’s slaying
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

A widow and 2 powerful officials indicted: Takeaways from the probe into Haiti president’s slaying

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A judge who investigated the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has indicted some 50 suspects in the case, including the slain president’s widow, the former prime minister and…
Posted by John McCarthy February 24, 2024
Police arrest suspect in killing of nursing student at University of Georgia
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

Police arrest suspect in killing of nursing student at University of Georgia

ATHENS (AP) — Police arrested a suspect today in the killing of a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, and said there’s…
Posted by John McCarthy February 23, 2024
Suspect in string of robberies found to be sitting in prison already
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Suspect in string of robberies found to be sitting in prison already

CHRISTIANSTED — Surveillance video helped police track down a man wanted for a string of robberies — and when officers went to track him down — they found that he…
Posted by John McCarthy February 23, 2024
St. Thomas man shot dead in Bovoni
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

St. Thomas man shot dead in Bovoni

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a St. Thomas man was shot dead in a housing project on St. Thomas late Thursday night. Omar K. Fontaine, 20, was positively…
Posted by John McCarthy February 23, 2024
Barbudans launch new environmental legal fight in Caribbean against wealthy developers
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Barbudans launch new environmental legal fight in Caribbean against wealthy developers

ST. JOHN'S (AP) — Construction of two private villas inside a national park in Barbuda has sparked the latest environmental legal fight between angry residents and wealthy foreigners seeking to…
Posted by John McCarthy February 23, 2024
Royal Caribbean boosts annual profit forecast on strong cruise demand
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean boosts annual profit forecast on strong cruise demand

MIAMI (Reuters) — Royal Caribbean Group raised its annual profit forecast as the company benefits from strong cruise demand during the key 'wave season' and robust on-board spending. The company's…
Posted by John McCarthy February 23, 2024

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