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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Tropical Wave Increases Chance of Showers, Thunderstorms, NWS Says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Tropical Wave Increases Chance of Showers, Thunderstorms, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — A tropical wave moving through the region will increase the chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout today and tonight. Thunderstorms are capable of producing frequent lightning, gusty…
Posted by John McCarthy July 17, 2023
Guadeloupe-born writer mentioned as possible Nobel Literature Prize candidate
Posted inArt News Breaking News Caribbean News

Guadeloupe-born writer mentioned as possible Nobel Literature Prize candidate

BASSE-TERRE — Acclaimed Guadeloupe-born writer Maryse Condé is often mentioned as a possible Nobel Literature Prize candidate. The 89-year-old writer was nominated for the International Booker Prize for translated fiction…
Posted by John McCarthy July 17, 2023
Appeals court revives lawsuit against Royal Caribbean over toddler’s death
Posted inBusiness News Caribbean News National News

Appeals court revives lawsuit against Royal Caribbean over toddler’s death

SAN JUAN (Reuters) — A federal appeals court this week revived a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises by the parents of an 18-month-old girl who died after slipping through her…
Posted by John McCarthy July 16, 2023
Security Council gives UN chief 30 days to find a plan to fight Haiti’s armed gangs
Posted inCaribbean News Crime News Humanitarian News

Security Council gives UN chief 30 days to find a plan to fight Haiti’s armed gangs

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.N. Security Council asked the secretary-general on Friday to come up with options to help combat Haiti’s armed gangs, including a possible U.N. peacekeeping force…
Posted by John McCarthy July 16, 2023
Woman brought back from Houston to face charges of stealing $2,811.06
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Woman brought back from Houston to face charges of stealing $2,811.06

FREDERIKSTED — A woman wanted for online bank fraud has been extradited from Texas to face charges in St. Croix. Tatiana Rodriguez, 38, was arrested Friday and charged with obtaining…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2023
U.S. Virgin Islands seeks $190 million from JPMorgan in Jeffrey Epstein suit
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U.S. Virgin Islands seeks $190 million from JPMorgan in Jeffrey Epstein suit

NEW YORK — The U.S. Virgin Islands is seeking at least $190 million in damages from JPMorgan Chase in its lawsuit over its ties to Jeffrey Epstein, who kept money…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2023
Insight: She’s 47, anorexic and wants help dying. Canada will soon allow it.
Posted inBreaking News Health News Humanitarian News

Insight: She’s 47, anorexic and wants help dying. Canada will soon allow it.

TORONTO (Reuters) - Lisa Pauli wants to die. The 47-year-old has wrestled with the eating disorder anorexia for decades; she says she has had a warped relationship with her body…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2023
Social Security Column: How We Serve People With Limited English Language Proficiency
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Social Security Column: How We Serve People With Limited English Language Proficiency

We strive to deliver great customer service and helpful information to everyone. That includes improving access for underserved communities. We aim to reduce language barriers and increase access to Social…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2023
Haiti human rights group warns kidnappings and killings are on the rise after a brief respite
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti human rights group warns kidnappings and killings are on the rise after a brief respite

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A leading human rights group in Haiti warned about an upsurge in killings and kidnappings as the U.N. Security Council met Friday to discuss the country’s worsening…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2023
NOAA launches new hurricane forecast model as Atlantic season starts strong
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

NOAA launches new hurricane forecast model as Atlantic season starts strong

MIAMI — NOAA’s National Hurricane Center — a division of the National Weather Service — has a new model to help produce hurricane forecasts this season. The Hurricane Analysis and…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2023

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