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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Ohio Man Who Stomped Woman’s Face After Night of Drinking Arrested On Assault Charge
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Ohio Man Who Stomped Woman’s Face After Night of Drinking Arrested On Assault Charge

FREDERIKSTED — An Ohio man who tracked down his lover to an abandoned building then beat, strangled and stomped her to the point of unconsciousness on Wednesday was arrested on…
Posted by John McCarthy November 24, 2023
Caribshopper Brings ‘Spirits’ Of The Caribbean To The US
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Caribshopper Brings ‘Spirits’ Of The Caribbean To The US

MIAMI — As the primary online marketplace specializing in Caribbean products, Caribshopper is thrilled to announce the introduction of authentic Caribbean liquor to its extensive product catalog, arriving just in…
Posted by John McCarthy November 24, 2023
EMS, rescue providers try to pull driver from burning car at Nadir Hill bin site
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EMS, rescue providers try to pull driver from burning car at Nadir Hill bin site

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Some EMS and rescue personnel worked to pull a driver from a burning car at a bin site in southeast St. Thomas today. Some 911 emergency callers…
Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2023
A Thanksgiving guide for parents, from handling picky eaters and the kids’ table to addressing the holiday’s history
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A Thanksgiving guide for parents, from handling picky eaters and the kids’ table to addressing the holiday’s history

For kids, Thanksgiving is less about toiling for hours in the kitchen while your mother-in-law gives a running commentary on your stuffing-making skills and more about Bluey blimps and waiting all day…
Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2023
Chicago church hosts Thanksgiving dinner for needy, migrants
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Chicago church hosts Thanksgiving dinner for needy, migrants

CHICAGO — The fixings for a warm holiday meal are a comfort to many, but as Deonte Tanner experienced as a young child, it's a luxury some cannot afford. "I remember…
Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2023
Biden declares emergency over lead in water in St. Croix
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Biden declares emergency over lead in water in St. Croix

President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this week after tests on St. Croix revealed levels more than 100 times the limits…
Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2023
St. Croix residents in affected areas warned not to brush teeth with potable water
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St. Croix residents in affected areas warned not to brush teeth with potable water

CHRISTIANSTED — The USVI Unified Command stressed today that St. Croix residents in affected areas should not brush their teeth with water suspected to contain high levels of lead and copper. On…
Posted by John McCarthy November 22, 2023
Health Department Encourages Residents To Get Flu Vaccine
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Health Department Encourages Residents To Get Flu Vaccine

CHRISTIANSTED —  As flu season approaches, the Department of Health is urging residents to prioritize their well-being by getting vaccinated against the flu virus, especially the elderly and young children…
Posted by John McCarthy November 22, 2023
Gang attack on Haitian hospital leads to a call for help and an unlikely triumph for police
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News

Gang attack on Haitian hospital leads to a call for help and an unlikely triumph for police

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — The bullets began piercing the windows of the hospital as women cradling young children ran from room to room searching for a safe place to hide while the…
Posted by John McCarthy November 22, 2023
Dominican Republic rains kill at least 21, displace thousands
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Dominican Republic rains kill at least 21, displace thousands

SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) — Dominican Republic authorities on Sunday said at least 21 people have died after heavy rains the day before that have displaced thousands of residents. Over 13,000…
Posted by John McCarthy November 21, 2023

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