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John F. McCarthy is a veteran journalist in the Caribbean, writing from the "Decision Space" where survival meets the surreal. His reporting steel was tempered by a lineage of legendary editors and broadcasters, including Ed Wynn Brant (The Bomb), Owen Eschenroder (Ann Arbor News), Lynelle Emanuel (BVI Beacon), and Charles Thanas (WSVI-TV). Alongside longtime colleague Kenneth C. "Casey" Clark, McCarthy has navigated the front lines of the territory’s history—from the 1997 volcanic "snow" to every major hurricane since Hugo. Known for leaning out of doorless helicopters to capture the "money shot," McCarthy now edits the V.I. Free Press, providing the essential link between the island's colonial past and its SpaceX future.
THE HUMAN TOLL: St. Croix Rallies Around Victor Cruz Jr.
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THE HUMAN TOLL: St. Croix Rallies Around Victor Cruz Jr.

FREDERIKSTED — The St. Croix Sun has been met with an unprecedented outpouring of community testimony following its report on Victor Cruz Jr. While "internet skeptics" and cynical trolls have…
Posted by John McCarthy March 31, 2026
U.S. Military Strike in Caribbean Kills Four; ‘Operation Southern Spear’ Death Toll Hits 163
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U.S. Military Strike in Caribbean Kills Four; ‘Operation Southern Spear’ Death Toll Hits 163

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) confirmed that a "lethal kinetic strike" on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday, March 25, has left four people…
Posted by John McCarthy March 28, 2026
Christiansted Under Fire: One Dead, Church Gutted in Back-to-Back Blazes
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Christiansted Under Fire: One Dead, Church Gutted in Back-to-Back Blazes

CHRISTIANSTED — Arson investigators are combing through the charred remains of two downtown properties Thursday after a pair of suspicious blazes struck the historic district within a 12-hour window, leaving…
Posted by John McCarthy March 26, 2026
Former Ranger American Officer Faces New Felony Charges; Records Show History of Violence
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Former Ranger American Officer Faces New Felony Charges; Records Show History of Violence

KINGSHILL — A former security officer once tasked with protecting the public stood before a judge today to answer for allegations of violent "acting out" that resulted in her own…
Posted by John McCarthy March 26, 2026
Can Asbestos Cause Immediate Symptoms?
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Can Asbestos Cause Immediate Symptoms?

Have you just found out that you may have been exposed to asbestos? You probably want to know if you will develop symptoms right away. The answer is no. The…
Posted by John McCarthy March 22, 2026
DPNR Beach Advisory: Most St. Croix Beaches Safe; Cruz Bay Flagged
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DPNR Beach Advisory: Most St. Croix Beaches Safe; Cruz Bay Flagged

CHRISTIANSTED — The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) has released its weekly water quality report for the territory, confirming that the majority of popular swimming beaches on St.…
Posted by John McCarthy March 21, 2026
LBJ Pump Station Offline: Wastewater Overflows in Christiansted
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LBJ Pump Station Offline: Wastewater Overflows in Christiansted

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) has issued an advisory following mechanical issues that have taken the LBJ Pump Station offline. Overflowing: The malfunction is currently causing…
Posted by John McCarthy March 21, 2026
VIPD Seeks Public Help To Locate Burglary ‘Person of Interest’ Hector Julio Torrez Olivio
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VIPD Seeks Public Help To Locate Burglary ‘Person of Interest’ Hector Julio Torrez Olivio

ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a 34-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection with a recent burglary. Hector Julio…
Posted by John McCarthy March 16, 2026
Building Healthier Communities Through Access to Treatment and Support 
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Building Healthier Communities Through Access to Treatment and Support 

Communities feel the effects of addiction long before the numbers show up in a report. Families carry the strain at home. Employers see it in absenteeism and burnout. Schools, hospitals,…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2026
TECHNICAL AUDIT: UNRESOLVED SSL HANDSHAKE FAILURE & ADMINISTRATIVE NEGLECT
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TECHNICAL AUDIT: UNRESOLVED SSL HANDSHAKE FAILURE & ADMINISTRATIVE NEGLECT

DATELINE: CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX NOTICE TO HOSTING PROVIDER: This post serves as a formal documentation of a critical infrastructure failure. As of March 14, 2026, the Virgin Islands Free Press…
Posted by John McCarthy March 14, 2026

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