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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Deadly shootings on day three of Haiti protest
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Deadly shootings on day three of Haiti protest

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Five armed environmental protection agents have been killed in Haiti’s capital on the third consecutive day of protests. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated…
Posted by John McCarthy February 8, 2024
Classes Are Back In Session For All Public Schools In St. Thomas-St. John
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Education News

Classes Are Back In Session For All Public Schools In St. Thomas-St. John

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) provides public-school updates effective today, Thursday, February 8, 2024. It is important for the public to note that weather conditions…
Posted by John McCarthy February 8, 2024
Countdown begins for April’s total solar eclipse. What to know about watch parties and safe viewing
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News National News

Countdown begins for April’s total solar eclipse. What to know about watch parties and safe viewing

The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. The peak spectacle on April 8 will last up to…
Posted by John McCarthy February 8, 2024
Retirement and wealth building in the Virgin Islands – a proposal for GERS
Posted inBreaking News Business News Community Affairs

Retirement and wealth building in the Virgin Islands – a proposal for GERS

Dear Editor: I am an ardent believer that government policies and initiatives should be geared toward inspiring and building wealth in communities. That said, it is imperative that we continue…
Posted by John McCarthy February 8, 2024
Elusive Hermon Hill Shooter Valatina Sanchez Captured In Princess
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Elusive Hermon Hill Shooter Valatina Sanchez Captured In Princess

CHRISTIANSTED — A woman wanted on attempted murder charges in St. Croix turned herself in to police today, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Valatina Sanchez, 30, was arrested and…
Posted by John McCarthy February 7, 2024
Hazardous Weather Conditions Continue
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Hazardous Weather Conditions Continue

SAN JUAN — The islands remain under the influence of a strong trough that will produce periods of light and moderate rains through tomorrow across Puerto Rico and the U.S.…
Posted by John McCarthy February 7, 2024
All Public Schools Closed Due To Heavy Rains
Posted inBreaking News Education News Environmental News

All Public Schools Closed Due To Heavy Rains

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announces that all public schools throughout the territory will remain closed on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, due to adverse weather…
Posted by John McCarthy February 7, 2024
Protests erupt across Haiti as demonstrators demand that the prime minister resign
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Protests erupt across Haiti as demonstrators demand that the prime minister resign

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Protests shut down major cities in Haiti on Monday as demonstrators clashed with police and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Banks, schools and government agencies…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2024
Hazardous Weather and Marine Conditions Begin Today, NWS Says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Hazardous Weather and Marine Conditions Begin Today, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — A strong trough will produce periods of moderate to heavy rains through late Wednesday across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The main impacts expected are…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2024
Goat Street Shooter Who Escaped Cops In White Mercedes-Benz Surrenders Himself
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Goat Street Shooter Who Escaped Cops In White Mercedes-Benz Surrenders Himself

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Goat Street shooter who escaped police in a white Mercedes-Benz was captured by police after a six-day search on St. Thomas. Arnold Malone, 48, was arrested…
Posted by John McCarthy February 5, 2024

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