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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Preparations to deploy Kenyan police to Haiti ramp up, despite legal hurdles
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News

Preparations to deploy Kenyan police to Haiti ramp up, despite legal hurdles

NAIROBI (AP) — The head of Haiti’s national police visited Kenya Thursday, as local authorities prepare for the deployment of Kenyan police to the Caribbean nation plagued by gang violence.…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2023
Daughter tries to reunite with Mom who vanished on the beach 34 years ago
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Community Affairs

Daughter tries to reunite with Mom who vanished on the beach 34 years ago

CHRISTIANSTED — A daughter is still doggedly looking for clues to the disappearance of her mother Geralda Camacho on St. Croix 34 years ago. Carol Moon made her desperate appeal…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2023
Coast Guard establishes safety zone after bridge collapses in Culebra
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Coast Guard establishes safety zone after bridge collapses in Culebra

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port in Puerto Rico established a safety zone, Wednesday, for a deteriorated collapsing bridge structure on Culebra Island, Puerto Rico. No…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2023
Travelers ready to set sail on cruises at record levels next year
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Consumer News

Travelers ready to set sail on cruises at record levels next year

MIAMI (Reuters) — Next year is looking like a banner year for cruise vacations, as travelers across all income and budget levels have been booking voyages at greater volumes than…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2023
Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2023
Jamaican security forces shot more than 100 people this year. A body camera was used only once
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Jamaican security forces shot more than 100 people this year. A body camera was used only once

KINGSTON (AP) — A government agency in Jamaica found that security forces were not wearing body cameras when they fatally shot or injured more than 100 people in the Caribbean…
Posted by John McCarthy December 13, 2023
Hundreds Toast Season At GERS Retirees Party
Posted inBreaking News Business News Community Affairs

Hundreds Toast Season At GERS Retirees Party

CHRISTIANSTED — Hundreds of people turned out for the Retirees Party that was held at the GERS headquarters in Orange Grove on Tuesday night. Good food, nice conversation and some…
Posted by John McCarthy December 13, 2023
High Wind Warning In Effect For Puerto Rico
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

High Wind Warning In Effect For Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — For the first time since 2018, a High Wind Warning is in effect for Puerto Rico, effective Tuesday night through tomorrow morning. This means that strong winds…
Posted by John McCarthy December 13, 2023
Track Standout Michelle Smith Attends Swanky Sports Awards Gala In Miami
Posted inBreaking News National News Sports News

Track Standout Michelle Smith Attends Swanky Sports Awards Gala In Miami

MIAMI — Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith was invited by the PanAm Sports organization to attend the second PanAm Sports Awards 2023 Gala on behalf of the Virgin Islands…
Posted by John McCarthy December 13, 2023
Hazardous marine and coastal conditions to continue through the weekend, NWS says
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News Puerto Rico News

Hazardous marine and coastal conditions to continue through the weekend, NWS says

SAN JUAN — Hazardous marine and coastal conditions are expected through at least this upcoming weekend. One beachgoer in Puerto Rico has already died. Please exercise caution! Breezy to windy…
Posted by John McCarthy December 12, 2023

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