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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Dutch state sued by Bonaire residents over climate policies
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Dutch state sued by Bonaire residents over climate policies

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) — Residents of the Dutch-Caribbean island of Bonaire filed a lawsuit against the Dutch state on Thursday demanding it takes more measures to protect the island against the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2024
Coast Guard says a Dominican died after it fired at a fleeing boat carrying $11M worth of cocaine
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Coast Guard says a Dominican died after it fired at a fleeing boat carrying $11M worth of cocaine

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said a person from the Dominican Republic died after it fired at a fleeing boat in the Caribbean Sea that was smuggling…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2024
Main political party in Sint Maarten secures most seats in Dutch territory’s elections
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Main political party in Sint Maarten secures most seats in Dutch territory’s elections

PHILIPSBURG (AP) — Voters in Sint Maarten have upheld the Dutch Caribbean territory’s main political party, the National Alliance, in general elections. The party of the current prime minister, Silveria…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2024
Thief steals 8 car ‘components’ from St. Thomas rental agency, VIPD says
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Thief steals 8 car ‘components’ from St. Thomas rental agency, VIPD says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are searching for a suspect involved in the theft of eight electric vehicle "components" from an auto dealership in Lindbergh Bay on Monday, authorities said. The…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2024
Wanted Gypsy Taxi Driver Surrenders To Police On Domestic Violence Charge
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Wanted Gypsy Taxi Driver Surrenders To Police On Domestic Violence Charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A wanted gypsy taxi driver surrendered to police on a domestic violence charge without incident on Wednesday night. Marlon Gustavo Reyes, 46, of Vester Gade, turned himself…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2024
Adventure In The Seas – The Turtle Diaries
Posted inBreaking News Sports News St. Croix News

Adventure In The Seas – The Turtle Diaries

FREDERIKSTED — Mark Walters took photos of a green sea turtle during a diving adventure off the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on Wednesday. Walters is a U.S. Virgin Islands…
Posted by John McCarthy January 11, 2024
Social Security Cards Are Safer At Home
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

Social Security Cards Are Safer At Home

Scams to steal your personal information are at an all-time high. That’s why it remains critical to safeguard important personal documents like your Social Security card. A Social Security card…
Posted by John McCarthy January 11, 2024
Lauren Boebert’s former husband arrested on charges stemming from restaurant incident
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Lauren Boebert’s former husband arrested on charges stemming from restaurant incident

DENVER (AP) — The ex-husband of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert was arrested on misdemeanor charges stemming from an apparent altercation with her at a Colorado restaurant, police said Wednesday. Authorities would not…
Posted by John McCarthy January 10, 2024
Coast Guard and cruise line save 12 passengers after boat sinks near Dominican Republic
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Coast Guard and cruise line save 12 passengers after boat sinks near Dominican Republic

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — A boat carrying 12 passengers sank north of the Dominican Republic during inclement weather, and all have been rescued, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Six…
Posted by John McCarthy January 10, 2024
Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces lesser charge as judge analyzes evidence in ongoing probe
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces lesser charge as judge analyzes evidence in ongoing probe

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — Wander Franco is facing a lesser charge after a judge in the Dominican Republic analyzed evidence that alleges the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship with a…
Posted by John McCarthy January 10, 2024

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