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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Cruise ship saves passengers, pets from disabled catamaran in South Pacific
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Cruise ship saves passengers, pets from disabled catamaran in South Pacific

A Carnival Cruise Line ship rescued four people and three dogs from a disabled catamaran caught in treacherous conditions in the South Pacific on Thursday morning, marking the second rescue…
Posted by John McCarthy May 24, 2025
Private delivery packages delayed in the USVI. Plaskett looking into it.
Posted inBreaking News Business News Community Affairs

Private delivery packages delayed in the USVI. Plaskett looking into it.

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Delegate to Congress' office received word of numerous complaints regarding private delivery package service delays in the territory, particularly St. John, and met with U.S. Customs…
Posted by John McCarthy May 24, 2025
Man accused of stomping on boy’s head for throwing Play-Doh arrested
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Man accused of stomping on boy’s head for throwing Play-Doh arrested

FORT MYERS — A man accused of stomping on a 13-year-old boy’s head and punching another for throwing Play-Doh in the streets has now been identified and arrested, Florida authorities…
Posted by John McCarthy May 24, 2025
St. Croix: Partly sunny, breezy, afternoon shower, high 89
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St. Croix: Partly sunny, breezy, afternoon shower, high 89

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be partly sunny and breezy with an afternoon shower and a high of 89, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will experience partly cloudy conditions…
Posted by John McCarthy May 24, 2025
‘Worst of the worst,’ Miami judge says as Haiti orphanage founder gets 210 years
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‘Worst of the worst,’ Miami judge says as Haiti orphanage founder gets 210 years

One by one they spoke of their pain, their nightmares and shame, and the suicidal thoughts. Amid pleas for psychological help and justice, they described how the American founder of…
Posted by John McCarthy May 23, 2025
Trump threatens new tariffs on European Union, Apple, reigniting trade fears
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Trump threatens new tariffs on European Union, Apple, reigniting trade fears

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to ratchet up his trade war once again, pushing for a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1 and warning Apple…
Posted by John McCarthy May 23, 2025
Elon Musk’s Starlink now available in Dutch Sint Maarten
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Consumer News

Elon Musk’s Starlink now available in Dutch Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG — Starlink, the satellite-based internet service, is now available in Sint Maarten.  Starlink's official announcement on X confirms this, with users able to order and receive service.  However, there's…
Posted by John McCarthy May 23, 2025
Man pistol-whipped during armed robbery at jewelry store in C’sted
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Man pistol-whipped during armed robbery at jewelry store in C’sted

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix resident was pistol-whipped during an armed robbery at a downtown Christiansted jewelry store just after noon on Thursday, authorities said. On Thursday, May 22, 2025,…
Posted by John McCarthy May 23, 2025
Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson viral CBS interview has bettors fading UNC
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Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson viral CBS interview has bettors fading UNC

When North Carolina hired Bill Belichick as its coach, it put the college football spotlight squarely on Chapel Hill. Unfortunately, the excitement surrounding the huge hire has faded, as most…
Posted by John McCarthy May 23, 2025
At-risk baby fox — an ‘opportunistic’ eater — wanders into home in Peru
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At-risk baby fox — an ‘opportunistic’ eater — wanders into home in Peru

LIMA — A baby fox of an at-risk species wandered into a home in northwestern Peru, prompting rescue efforts and a medical examination. Photos show the small and “opportunistic” animal.…
Posted by John McCarthy May 23, 2025

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