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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Tropical weather in the Atlantic is slamming the Caribbean and may strike Southeast US next
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Tropical weather in the Atlantic is slamming the Caribbean and may strike Southeast US next

MIAMI (AP) — Dangerous tropical weather brewed Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean with Humberto intensifying into a powerful Category 4 hurricane and a weather system taking aim at the Southeast…
Posted by John McCarthy September 27, 2025
Sunshine and a few clouds, heat advisory, high 91
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Sunshine and a few clouds, heat advisory, high 91

An extreme heat warning is in effect today for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico from 10 AM–5 PM  Culebra, Vieques, and the USV: A heat Advisory will be…
Posted by John McCarthy September 27, 2025
Rodney Charlien accused of punching his girlfriend in St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Rodney Charlien accused of punching his girlfriend in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A St. Thomas man has been jailed after being charged with domestic violence-related charges, authorities said. Rodney Charlien, 39, was arrested and charged with simple assault &…
Posted by John McCarthy September 26, 2025
Lerone Smith Jr. charged in sexual assault of ‘minor female’ on St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Lerone Smith Jr. charged in sexual assault of ‘minor female’ on St. Croix

KINGSHILL– A St. Croix man has been charged in a sexual assault after an arrest warrant was issued earlier this summer, authorities said. Lerone Smith Jr. 29, was arrested today…
Posted by John McCarthy September 26, 2025
Elusive ship built to carry US special forces spotted in St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Elusive ship built to carry US special forces spotted in St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix — A vessel that has been described as a special operations mothership is currently deployed to the Caribbean, Task & Purpose has confirmed. A Military Sealift Command spokesperson confirmed…
Posted by John McCarthy September 26, 2025
NHC tracking Hurricane Humberto and watching tropical wave likely to be Tropical Storm Imelda
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

NHC tracking Hurricane Humberto and watching tropical wave likely to be Tropical Storm Imelda

Hurricane Humberto, now a Category 1 storm, could become a major hurricane today or tomorrow, the National Hurricane Center said. According to an 11 a.m. ET advisory on Friday, Sept. 26, by the National…
Posted by John McCarthy September 26, 2025
Robert Payne Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge
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Robert Payne Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge

FREDERIKSTED – A St. Croix man was arrested on domestic violence-related charges on Thursday, authorities said. Robert Payne Jr, 34, was arrested and charged with simple assault & battery-domestic violence,…
Posted by John McCarthy September 26, 2025
King’s Alley robbery suspect arrested
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King’s Alley robbery suspect arrested

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man is accused of wearing a mask and hat to disguise his identity during a robbery of a King's Alley store earlier this summer. Abdulah…
Posted by John McCarthy September 26, 2025
911 caller reports a bomb in his yard, but he put it there himself, Michigan cops say
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911 caller reports a bomb in his yard, but he put it there himself, Michigan cops say

A man accused of placing a false report of an explosive device in his front yard has now been arrested, Michigan authorities say. The Clare County Sheriff’s Office said the…
Posted by John McCarthy September 26, 2025
Scuba-clad man robs Disney Springs restaurant, swims away
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Scuba-clad man robs Disney Springs restaurant, swims away

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida — A suspect got away with up to $20,000 in a bizarre heist involving scuba gear at a popular restaurant at Disney Springs. The Orange County Sheriff's…
Posted by John McCarthy September 26, 2025

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