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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
WAPA Says 80 Customers In Estate Strawberry-Limetree Will Lose Power Tomorrow
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WAPA Says 80 Customers In Estate Strawberry-Limetree Will Lose Power Tomorrow

CHRISTIANSTED -- Some 80 Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority customers are scheduled to lose power tomorrow. According to a WAPA alert, customers in Strawberry and Limetree will have no…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2019
St. Thomas’ Cruise Ship Port Sees 22,400 Passengers on Six Cruise Ships In One Day
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St. Thomas’ Cruise Ship Port Sees 22,400 Passengers on Six Cruise Ships In One Day

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- It was a busy day for St. Thomas' cruise ship port on Tuesday. Some 22,400 passengers on six ships were visiting the capital city: Carnival Glory, Celebrity…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2019
Russia Approves $43 Million Loan To Cuba’s Military
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Russia Approves $43 Million Loan To Cuba’s Military

MOSCOW -- Russia has approved a $43.27 million loan for Cuba’s defense sector, a senior Russian defense official was quoted as saying today. The deal was first announced in November…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2019
The Reef Family Splash Zone To Debut Aboard Caribbean Princess In June
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The Reef Family Splash Zone To Debut Aboard Caribbean Princess In June

SANTA CLARITA -- When Caribbean Princess emerges from drydock in June 2019, for a season of summer cruises to the sun-drenched Caribbean, The Reef Family Splash Zone will debut offering a refined, playful and relaxing…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2019
FBI Agents Raid Puerto Rico Bank Amid Venezuela Sanction Probe
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FBI Agents Raid Puerto Rico Bank Amid Venezuela Sanction Probe

SAN JUAN -- FBI agents have raided a bank in Puerto Rico amid allegations over violations of U.S. sanctions imposed on those who do business with Venezuela's government. FBI spokesman…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2019
Coast Guard Keeps 25 Dominicans From Entering Puerto Rico Illegally
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Coast Guard Keeps 25 Dominicans From Entering Puerto Rico Illegally

SAN JUAN -- The U.S. Coast Guard returned 22 people back to the Dominican Republic who were caught at sea trying to enter Puerto Rico illegally. Since October, the Coast…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2019
Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Dominican Republic Today
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Dominican Republic Today

SAN JUAN — A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic this morning, rattling nearby Puerto Rico but with no immediate reports of damage or…
Posted by John McCarthy February 4, 2019
Inner Harbor Vessels Must Move Their Boats To Make Room For Six Cruise Ships
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Inner Harbor Vessels Must Move Their Boats To Make Room For Six Cruise Ships

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The Virgin Islands Port Authority says that St. Thomas will welcome six cruise ships tomorrow. "There will be a ship anchored in the inner harbor." the authority…
Posted by John McCarthy February 4, 2019
‘Good Morning America’ Swims With The Whales In The Dominican Republic
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‘Good Morning America’ Swims With The Whales In The Dominican Republic

SANTO DOMINGO -- The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism teamed up with ABC News’ "Good Morning America" for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure visiting the beautiful north coast of Dominican Republic to…
Posted by John McCarthy February 4, 2019
Caribbean Resorts Go Green, And Guests Are Paying Attention At Decision Time
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Caribbean Resorts Go Green, And Guests Are Paying Attention At Decision Time

ST. AUGUSTINE, Trinidad -- At home in the United States, Kerrie Springer takes pride in being environmentally conscious. So when she booked a week’s getaway at the Bucuti and Tara…
Posted by John McCarthy February 2, 2019

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