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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
New Jersey company recalls lamb because it was not inspected
Posted inBreaking News Consumer News Health News

New Jersey company recalls lamb because it was not inspected

NEWARK — Ghanaianway Restaurant and Grocery in New Jersey, is recalling 5,970 pounds of fresh salted lamb products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the USDA’s Food…
Posted by John McCarthy December 12, 2025
Edible cookie dough sold in 15 states pulled for salmonella concerns
Posted inBreaking News Consumer News Health News

Edible cookie dough sold in 15 states pulled for salmonella concerns

Packages of edible chocolate chip cookie dough sold across the country have been recalled because of possible salmonella contamination. Doughy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough has been pulled by maker Hudson River…
Posted by John McCarthy December 12, 2025
Breezy with intervals of clouds and sunshine, high 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Breezy with intervals of clouds and sunshine, high 88

After a long night with showers moving across the islands, weather conditions already started to improve at the U.S. Virgin Islands and soon in Puerto Rico, the National Weather Service…
Posted by John McCarthy December 12, 2025
Hit-and-run suspect Cleo Taylor now in police custody, VIPD says
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Hit-and-run suspect Cleo Taylor now in police custody, VIPD says

FREDERIKSTED — Police arrested a suspect in connection with the November attack on a woman jogging in Estate La Grange, St. Croix, authorities said. Cleo A. Taylor, 39, was arrested…
Posted by John McCarthy December 11, 2025
Kilmar Ábrego García released from ICE custody in fight over Trump immigration
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

Kilmar Ábrego García released from ICE custody in fight over Trump immigration

Kilmar Ábrego García has been freed from an immigration detention facility in Pennsylvania after a federal judge in Maryland ordered his release today. Ábrego was released shortly before 5:00 p.m. ET,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 11, 2025
Martinez and O’Neal ‘guilty on all counts,’ federal prosecutor says after one-week corruption trial
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Martinez and O’Neal ‘guilty on all counts,’ federal prosecutor says after one-week corruption trial

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After a jury trial, Ray Martinez, former Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), and Jenifer O’Neal, former Director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management…
Posted by John McCarthy December 11, 2025
3 food recalls in 3 days: a recap
Posted inBreaking News Consumer News Health News

3 food recalls in 3 days: a recap

A series of voluntary recalls affecting popular household brands and pet food products were announced last week, prompting renewed calls for consumers to check their pantries and freezers. While no illnesses…
Posted by John McCarthy December 11, 2025
UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy
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UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list on Wednesday. The syncopated rhythm, created in the…
Posted by John McCarthy December 11, 2025
Married high school music teacher accused of having sexual relationship with 14-year-old student
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

Married high school music teacher accused of having sexual relationship with 14-year-old student

MERIDEN, Connecticut (WFSB/Gray News) - A former Connecticut music teacher is facing charges after police said she had an inappropriate relationship with a student several years ago. Ciara Picard, 39,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 11, 2025
Breezy with intervals of clouds and sunshine, a shower, high 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Breezy with intervals of clouds and sunshine, a shower, high 88

Increasing winds and a northerly swell will deteriorate marine and beach conditions through at least Saturday, the National Weather Service said. Stay ashore and avoid swimming in beaches under high…
Posted by John McCarthy December 11, 2025

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