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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Cuban government defends plans to either cut rations or increase prices
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Cuban government defends plans to either cut rations or increase prices

HAVANA (AP) — The Cuban government said Friday it will have to either increase prices for fuel and electricity, or reduce rations for basic supplies. President Miguel Díaz-Canel said such difficult…
Posted by John McCarthy January 1, 2024
Biden Makes First Public Appearance On St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

Biden Makes First Public Appearance On St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — President Joe Biden visited a St. Croix church on Saturday – his first public siting since beginning his relaxing American Caribbean vacation three days earlier. Photos show Biden surrounded by…
Posted by John McCarthy December 31, 2023
New Zealand’s Auckland is the first major city to ring in 2024
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News International News

New Zealand’s Auckland is the first major city to ring in 2024

NEW ZEALAND — Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2024, with thousands cheering a fireworks display sprouting from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a…
Posted by John McCarthy December 31, 2023
After quadruple murder, U.S. Embassy issues security alert for Americans in Trinidad
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

After quadruple murder, U.S. Embassy issues security alert for Americans in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN — The United States Embassy has issued a security alert advising US citizens in Trinidad to exercise increased caution and vigilance, particularly in the St. Augustine area…
Posted by John McCarthy December 31, 2023
In time for Christmas, Cuba quietly authorizes euthanasia
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Health News

In time for Christmas, Cuba quietly authorizes euthanasia

Cuban Communists given the option of giving the gift that stops giving this holiday season HAVANA (Reuters) — Cuba became the second country in the Caribbean and Latin America to…
Posted by John McCarthy December 31, 2023
Migrant caravan spends Christmas on the road before heading to US border
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Humanitarian News

Migrant caravan spends Christmas on the road before heading to US border

TAPACHULA, Mexico (Reuters) — Thousands of migrants arrived on Sunday in the southern Mexican town Alvaro Obregon to spend the Christmas Eve in a public square without shelter before making…
Posted by John McCarthy December 30, 2023
Biden’s annual New Year’s getaway in St. Croix sparks controversy over villa’s Airbnb listing
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Biden’s annual New Year’s getaway in St. Croix sparks controversy over villa’s Airbnb listing

CHRISTIANSTED — The Biden family’s annual St. Croix vacation has stirred controversy as the villa they’re staying in, valued at $3 million, has been publicly listed on Airbnb — leveraging the president’s own name…
Posted by John McCarthy December 30, 2023
DPNR Approves Application From Limetree Bay Terminals For Its Dock Safety Unit
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News St. Croix News

DPNR Approves Application From Limetree Bay Terminals For Its Dock Safety Unit

FREDERIKSTED — DPNR issued a public notice related to the Limetree Bay Terminals on Thursday. It said that its Division of Environmental Protection has received an application for a Minor…
Posted by John McCarthy December 29, 2023
Help Police Find Missing Minor Essence Turbe On St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Police News

Help Police Find Missing Minor Essence Turbe On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a missing minor on St. Thomas. Essence Turbe, 15, was last seen wearing a green dress on Wednesday near the…
Posted by John McCarthy December 28, 2023
USVI SNAP-Cash Documentation Due by January 1, 2024 To Ensure Benefits, DHS Says
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs St. Croix News

USVI SNAP-Cash Documentation Due by January 1, 2024 To Ensure Benefits, DHS Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Division of Family Assistance, Certification Unit said today all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/CASH households)in the U.S. Virgin Islands of the…
Posted by John McCarthy December 28, 2023

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