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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Haiti police probe killings of parishioners who were led by deluded pastor into gang territory
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti police probe killings of parishioners who were led by deluded pastor into gang territory

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — The director of Haiti’s National Police vowed Monday to hold accountable those who encouraged hundreds of parishioners to take up machetes and sticks over the weekend to…
Posted by John McCarthy August 29, 2023
Another Sticky Day … Temps Between 108-111
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Another Sticky Day … Temps Between 108-111

Good morning , are you ready for another hot sticky day?. Heat indexes between 108 to 111 degrees are expected across southern and eastern sectors. Sectors of the north will…
Posted by John McCarthy August 29, 2023
‘High-Pitched’ Armed Robber Makes Off With Money From Cash Register Near Boardwalk
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

‘High-Pitched’ Armed Robber Makes Off With Money From Cash Register Near Boardwalk

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating an armed robbery of a convenience store near the Christiansted Boardwalk in St. Croix on Sunday afternoon. The 911 Emergency Call Center reported an armed…
Posted by John McCarthy August 28, 2023
Heat Warnings Remain In Effect For Today
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Heat Warnings Remain In Effect For Today

SAN JUAN — Good morning Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands, ready for another week? The islands will enjoy a sunny day in the morning hours with temperatures from the…
Posted by John McCarthy August 28, 2023
Kristy Wallace Lifts Indiana Fever Over Atlanta Dream For Third Win In A Row, 83-80
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Entertainment News

Kristy Wallace Lifts Indiana Fever Over Atlanta Dream For Third Win In A Row, 83-80

INDIANAPOLIS —Kristy Wallace sank her career-high sixth 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to help the host Indiana Fever rally to an 83-80 victory over the Atlanta…
Posted by John McCarthy August 27, 2023
Man Arrested In St. Thomas Shot Dead At Melvin Evans Highway Intersection In Williams Delight
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Man Arrested In St. Thomas Shot Dead At Melvin Evans Highway Intersection In Williams Delight

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating a shooting at the Williams Delight intersection to the Melvin Evans Highway that left one man dead early this morning. De'Shawn Demetrius Williams, 27, of…
Posted by John McCarthy August 27, 2023
Haitian gang opens fire on group of machete-carrying church folks trying to take back streets
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haitian gang opens fire on group of machete-carrying church folks trying to take back streets

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A powerful gang opened fire Saturday on a large group of parishioners led by a pastor as they marched through a community armed with machetes to rid…
Posted by John McCarthy August 27, 2023
EG.5, Dominant COVID Variant On The U.S. Mainland, Making Inroads Into The USVI
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Health News

EG.5, Dominant COVID Variant On The U.S. Mainland, Making Inroads Into The USVI

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is reporting 92 new COVID cases territory-wide — 45 on St. Croix, 45 on St. Thomas and 2 on St. John —…
Posted by John McCarthy August 27, 2023
Franklin Upgraded To Hurricane; NHC Also Monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Franklin Upgraded To Hurricane; NHC Also Monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia

SAN JUAN — The National Hurricane Center has issued advisories on Hurricane Franklin and Tropical Storm Idalia. The NHC continues to monitor two other areas with potential development within the…
Posted by John McCarthy August 27, 2023
2 Missing Divers Rescued Near Coffin Island
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

2 Missing Divers Rescued Near Coffin Island

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard, police, and emergency management agencies concluded the search for two missing scuba divers who were rescued by a fisherman Wednesday night in Caribbean Sea waters…
Posted by John McCarthy August 26, 2023

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