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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
The number of short-term rentals in Puerto Rico has surged. A new report says that’s a problem
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

The number of short-term rentals in Puerto Rico has surged. A new report says that’s a problem

SAN JUAN (AP) — Activists want stricter regulations of short-term rentals in Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory sees a growing number of displaced renters and a spike in housing…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2024
USVI gets $16.5 million from feds to improve its potable water infrastructure
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

USVI gets $16.5 million from feds to improve its potable water infrastructure

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said over $16.5 million from President Biden's Investing in America agenda is slated for U.S. Virgin Islands drinking water and clean water infrastructure…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2024
Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program, appoints new vice president of quality
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program, appoints new vice president of quality

SEATTLE -- Boeing says the head of its 737 jetliner program is leaving the company immediately, paving the way for the aircraft maker to appoint new leadership at the troubled division.…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2024
Indiana girl, 5, dies after getting trapped in sand while on a Florida beach vacation
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

Indiana girl, 5, dies after getting trapped in sand while on a Florida beach vacation

FORT LAUDERDALE — A 5-year-old Indiana girl died and her 9-year-old brother was hospitalized after the sand hole they were digging in at a Florida beach collapsed on top of…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2024
Teen charged in murder of 16-year-old boy
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Teen charged in murder of 16-year-old boy

FREDERIKSTED — A teenager has been charged as an adult with the murder of 16-year-old Amon Walcott in June, authorities said. The suspect, Nkush Jayden James, was 17 years old…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2024
Colorado man dies after bite from one of his two pet Gila monsters
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Colorado man dies after bite from one of his two pet Gila monsters

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man has died after being bitten by his pet Gila monster in what would be a rare death by one of the desert lizards if…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2024
Tobago oil spill spreading to Grenada, could also impact Venezuela
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Tobago oil spill spreading to Grenada, could also impact Venezuela

PORT OF SPAIN (Reuters) — An oil spill that has stained Tobago's coastline is entering into Grenada's waters and could impact neighboring Venezuela, Tobago's Chief Secretary Farley Augustine told Reuters.…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2024
Connecticut trooper who fatally shot man in stopped car set to go on trial
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Connecticut trooper who fatally shot man in stopped car set to go on trial

HARTFORD (AP) — A Connecticut state trooper who killed a 19-year-old man while firing seven gunshots into a stopped car in 2020 is set to stand trial for manslaughter. Jury…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2024
American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is raising the cost of checking bags and it is making other changes to push customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to…
Posted by John McCarthy February 20, 2024
VIPA announces change in cruise ship arrival time
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

VIPA announces change in cruise ship arrival time

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority announced a change to a Royal Caribbean cruise ship's arrival time in St. Thomas. The Wonder of the Seas will still berth…
Posted by John McCarthy February 20, 2024

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