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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
1 of 2 ‘males’ who ran away from parked vehicle arrested on gun, ammunition charge
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

1 of 2 ‘males’ who ran away from parked vehicle arrested on gun, ammunition charge

CHRISTIANSTED — Two "males" sitting in a parked truck drew the attention of authorities when they quickly exited it and ran away. Jamal Roebuck, 41, was arrested and charged with…
Posted by John McCarthy April 26, 2024
Russian deputy defense minister dismissed after arrest on corruption charges
Posted inBreaking News Crime News International News

Russian deputy defense minister dismissed after arrest on corruption charges

MOSCOW — A Russian deputy defense minister has been charged with taking a bribe, in the country’s highest-profile corruption scandal since President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago.…
Posted by John McCarthy April 25, 2024
VIPA hires company to rebuild tender landing pier on St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Business News Environmental News

VIPA hires company to rebuild tender landing pier on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Construction materials have arrived to rebuild the tender landing pier at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility in St. Croix, the Virgin Islands Port Authority said today. The…
Posted by John McCarthy April 25, 2024
Royal Caribbean lifts profit view again on cruise boom, higher prices
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Royal Caribbean lifts profit view again on cruise boom, higher prices

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean Group today raised its annual profit forecast for a second time, after record bookings during the first quarter and higher ticket pricing boosted its results, sending its…
Posted by John McCarthy April 25, 2024
Flash floods, mudslides possible in Puerto Rico
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Flash floods, mudslides possible in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — We continue under a trend of active afternoons, and today is no the exception. Once again, heavy rainfall with isolated thunderstorms are expected over portions of northern…
Posted by John McCarthy April 25, 2024
Saharan dust plume reduces air quality and visibility in Caribbean
Posted inBreaking News British Virgin Islands News Caribbean News

Saharan dust plume reduces air quality and visibility in Caribbean

BRIDGETOWN — A thick blanket of Saharan dust continues to affect the Caribbean region plunging the air quality to unhealthy levels for some people.   The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological…
Posted by John McCarthy April 24, 2024
The first glow-in-the-dark animals may have been ancient corals deep in the ocean
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

The first glow-in-the-dark animals may have been ancient corals deep in the ocean

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many animals can glow in the dark. Fireflies famously blink on summer evenings. But most animals that light up are found in the depths of the ocean. In…
Posted by John McCarthy April 24, 2024
Military horses run loose in London, injuring 4 people and causing havoc
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

Military horses run loose in London, injuring 4 people and causing havoc

LONDON (AP) — Several military horses bolted during routine exercises near King Charles III’s main residence in London on Wednesday and ran loose through the center of the city, injuring…
Posted by John McCarthy April 24, 2024
Haiti’s government scrambles to impose tight security measures as council inauguration looms
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti’s government scrambles to impose tight security measures as council inauguration looms

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Armored vehicles roll slowly past Haiti’s National Palace as police scan the horizon for gangs. Every day, bullets whiz past the area, striking buildings and people alike.…
Posted by John McCarthy April 24, 2024
‘Elevated risk of flooding’ in Puerto Rico
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

‘Elevated risk of flooding’ in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — Another active afternoon is expected again, mainly for the interior, north and east of Puerto Rico, the National Weather Service said today. Because of rain and thunderstorms…
Posted by John McCarthy April 24, 2024

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