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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Missouri governor bans Chinese and Russian companies from buying land near military sites
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Missouri governor bans Chinese and Russian companies from buying land near military sites

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Companies from China, Russia and other countries blacklisted by the U.S. no longer can buy land near military sites in Missouri under an order enacted by the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 14, 2024
US defense official to visit Guyana amid border tensions with Venezuela
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

US defense official to visit Guyana amid border tensions with Venezuela

GEORGETOWN (Reuters) — A top U.S. defense official will visit Guyana on Monday and Tuesday, the U.S. embassy in the South American country said, as tensions between Guyana and neighboring…
Posted by John McCarthy January 14, 2024
VIDE Announces 2023-2024 District Teachers of the Year
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Education News

VIDE Announces 2023-2024 District Teachers of the Year

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is pleased to announce the District Teachers of the Year for the 2023-2024 academic year. Chevelle Simeon, an Advanced Placement…
Posted by John McCarthy January 13, 2024
Rays shortstop Wander Franco released from Dominican jail amid ongoing investigation
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Rays shortstop Wander Franco released from Dominican jail amid ongoing investigation

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — Wander Franco, a shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, was released Monday from a jail in the Dominican Republic amid an ongoing investigation into allegations he had…
Posted by John McCarthy January 13, 2024
Help Cops Find Dominican Man Wanted In Kissary Bar Assault On St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Crime News

Help Cops Find Dominican Man Wanted In Kissary Bar Assault On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help tonight to find a native of the Dominican Republic wanted in a bar assault in St. Thomas last month. Willy Gregorio, age unknown,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 12, 2024
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
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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
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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

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