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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Miami Beach police just got a new Rolls Royce
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Miami Beach police just got a new Rolls Royce

MIAMI — Miami Beach police caused a stir Thursday when they unveiled their latest recruitment tool: a Rolls Royce tricked out to look like one of the department’s cop cars.…
Posted by John McCarthy May 12, 2024
IRS audit could cost Trump more than $100 million in taxes on Chicago tower
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IRS audit could cost Trump more than $100 million in taxes on Chicago tower

CHICAGO — There is new potential tax trouble for former President Donald Trump over his Chicago Tower.  An IRS audit uncovered by the New York Times and ProPublica found that Trump…
Posted by John McCarthy May 12, 2024
McDonald’s and Wendy’s investors group demands fixes to franchisee child labor issues
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McDonald’s and Wendy’s investors group demands fixes to franchisee child labor issues

A group of shareholders in fast-food chains McDonald’s and Wendy’s are demanding the companies’ boards of directors do more to ensure franchisees are not exploiting child labor or labor by incarcerated people.  In…
Posted by John McCarthy May 12, 2024
JetBlue offers new direct flights from San Juan to St. Croix as part of expansion
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

JetBlue offers new direct flights from San Juan to St. Croix as part of expansion

SAN JUAN — JetBlue announced a significant network expansion in Puerto Rico this week, introducing six new destinations, including daily nonstop service between San Juan and St. Croix starting December…
Posted by John McCarthy May 12, 2024
Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after heavy flooding, landslides
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Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after heavy flooding, landslides

SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico’s governor has declared a state of emergency following heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in the U.S. commonwealth. One person has been reported missing. Governor Pedro…
Posted by John McCarthy May 12, 2024
Betting money for the WNBA is pouring in on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever
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Betting money for the WNBA is pouring in on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The betting public is throwing money on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as the WNBA prepares to open one of the more-anticipated seasons in league history. A…
Posted by John McCarthy May 12, 2024
Scammer who claimed to be an Irish heiress should be extradited to UK, judge rules
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Scammer who claimed to be an Irish heiress should be extradited to UK, judge rules

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A convicted scammer who claimed to be an Irish heiress and who is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from several victims should be…
Posted by John McCarthy May 12, 2024
Most of 15 million bees contained after bee-laden truck crashes
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Most of 15 million bees contained after bee-laden truck crashes

CLINTON, Maine (AP) — A tractor-trailer hauling about 15 million honey bees to be used to pollinate blueberry fields crashed and overturned on Interstate 95, officials said. The driver was…
Posted by John McCarthy May 12, 2024
Recipe for Mother’s Day: French Toast Casserole (plus drink)
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Recipe for Mother’s Day: French Toast Casserole (plus drink)

There are two camps of Mother’s Day celebrators: those who like nothing more than a lavish brunch/lunch/dinner at a restaurant, and those who hope for a homey celebration enjoyed while…
Posted by John McCarthy May 12, 2024
Shunned for centuries, Vodou grows powerful as Haitians seek solace from unrelenting gang violence
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Shunned for centuries, Vodou grows powerful as Haitians seek solace from unrelenting gang violence

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — The Vodou faithful sing, their voices rising above the gunfire erupting miles away as frantic drumbeats drown out their troubles. They pause to swig rum out of…
Posted by John McCarthy May 11, 2024

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