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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Diana Nyad marks anniversary of epic Cuba-Florida swim, freeing rehabilitated sea turtle in the Keys
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Diana Nyad marks anniversary of epic Cuba-Florida swim, freeing rehabilitated sea turtle in the Keys

KEY WEST (AP) — A decade after swimming the treacherous passage from Cuba to Key West, Diana Nyad returned Sunday to the beach where she completed her epic feat, joining in…
Posted by John McCarthy December 19, 2023
Jamaican runner Christopher Taylor banned for avoiding a doping test and will miss Paris Olympics
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Jamaican runner Christopher Taylor banned for avoiding a doping test and will miss Paris Olympics

MONACO (AP) — Jamaican runner Christopher Taylor was banned for 2½ years Friday for avoiding a doping test and will miss next year’s Paris Olympics. The Athletics Integrity Unit said Taylor was banned…
Posted by John McCarthy December 18, 2023
Double Murder Suspect On The Lam For 2 Years Extradited to St. Croix To Face Charges
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Double Murder Suspect On The Lam For 2 Years Extradited to St. Croix To Face Charges

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who has been on the run for more than two years was captured in Georgia and returned to the territory to face double murder…
Posted by John McCarthy December 18, 2023
Theron Thomas of Rock City comments on writing the biggest song in the world
Posted inArt News Breaking News Caribbean News

Theron Thomas of Rock City comments on writing the biggest song in the world

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — It’s the second year ever they’ve done a Songwriter of the Year category at the Grammys, and Theron Thomas is over the moon about his nomination. Not…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2023
Severe Hangover Warning in effect for the north coast of Puerto Rico, NWS says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Severe Hangover Warning in effect for the north coast of Puerto Rico, NWS says

SAN JUAN — Rough and hazardous seas and life-threatening rip currents will continue through the next workweek. Expect northeast winds between 15-25 mph, with occasional wind gusts up to 30…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2023
3.9 Magnitude Earthquake strikes Puerto Rico near Guánica
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

3.9 Magnitude Earthquake strikes Puerto Rico near Guánica

SAN JUAN — A 3.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in southwest Puerto Rico this morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. No tsunami warnings have been issued for the U.S. Virgin Islands.…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2023
Territory hosts its second U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Environmental News

Territory hosts its second U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The USVI hosted a successful U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting that showcased local projects, partners, and resources while fostering national coordination on coral reef issues and…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2023
Happy Holidays from Social Security
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

Happy Holidays from Social Security

The holiday season often brings us feelings of warmth and joy. At Social Security, we want you to know we share the same joy when it comes to serving you,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2023
Barbados PM Mottley calls for slavery reparation conversations
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Humanitarian News

Barbados PM Mottley calls for slavery reparation conversations

LONDON (Reuters) — Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley used a speech in London on Wednesday to call for a global conversation on reparations for countries that saw their people enslaved,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2023
A binder full of Russian intelligence went missing during Trump’s final days in office. His allies are looking for it, too.
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

A binder full of Russian intelligence went missing during Trump’s final days in office. His allies are looking for it, too.

PALM BEACH, Florida -- More classified intel — this time about Russia — went missing during Trump's final days, CNN and the New York Times report. The binder of intelligence…
Posted by John McCarthy December 16, 2023

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