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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
EU wants to be ‘partner of choice’ for Latam, Caribbean in pivot from China, Russia
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EU wants to be ‘partner of choice’ for Latam, Caribbean in pivot from China, Russia

BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The European Union pledged more investment for the Caribbean and Latin America at a financial summit in Belgium on Monday. The EU is pivoting after reassessing international…
Posted by John McCarthy July 19, 2023
Aliyah Boston Partners With USVI Tourism
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

Aliyah Boston Partners With USVI Tourism

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The USVI has a new tourism ambassador: in WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston.  The St. Thomas native was the number one overall pick in this year’s WNBA draft by the…
Posted by John McCarthy July 19, 2023
Saharan Dust Blankets Region; Expect More Hot Weather
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Saharan Dust Blankets Region; Expect More Hot Weather

SAN JUAN — A hot and hazy day for the islands of Puerto Rico and the USVI as a Saharan Air Layer (Saharan Dust) continues to move across the region.…
Posted by John McCarthy July 19, 2023
St. Croix Man Who Tried To Sexually Assault Sleeping Female Faces Burglary Charge
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St. Croix Man Who Tried To Sexually Assault Sleeping Female Faces Burglary Charge

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who snuck into a woman's apartment and attempted to sexually assault her while she was asleep faces burglary and assault charges. Osei Edwards, 23,…
Posted by John McCarthy July 18, 2023
Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new owners
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Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new owners

WILTON MANORS (AP) — When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida’s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin’ down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an…
Posted by John McCarthy July 18, 2023
No winner in Monday’s Powerball drawing; Jackpot reaches $1 billion
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No winner in Monday’s Powerball drawing; Jackpot reaches $1 billion

ST. JOSEPH. Missouri (AP) — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No ticket for Monday’s…
Posted by John McCarthy July 18, 2023
McKinsey partners with startup Cohere to help clients adopt generative AI
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McKinsey partners with startup Cohere to help clients adopt generative AI

TORONTO (Reuters) — Consultancy giant McKinsey said it had struck a partnership with artificial intelligence startup Cohere in an effort to provide AI solutions to its enterprise clients. This is…
Posted by John McCarthy July 18, 2023
‘Lingering moisture’ set to trickle from tropical wave, NWS says
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‘Lingering moisture’ set to trickle from tropical wave, NWS says

SAN JUAN — Lingering moisture from a tropical wave will continue to bring scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the local islands. The best rainfall should be seen across western…
Posted by John McCarthy July 18, 2023
WNBA mid-season award picks: Aliyah Boston running away with ROY Award
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WNBA mid-season award picks: Aliyah Boston running away with ROY Award

LAS VEGAS — A thrilling All-Star Weekend is now complete, and the second half of the 2023 WNBA season will get underway on Tuesday. This short break between games is…
Posted by John McCarthy July 17, 2023
Tropical Wave Increases Chance of Showers, Thunderstorms, NWS Says
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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

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