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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
NBA champion Elden Campbell’s body was found after washing up on Florida shore, 911 audio reveals
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

NBA champion Elden Campbell’s body was found after washing up on Florida shore, 911 audio reveals

POMPANO BEACH — Newly obtained 911 audio indicates a man called in an emergency after discovering the body of late NBA star Elden Campbell washed up on the shore of…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2025
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said today that he backs a September 2 decision to launch a second strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean.…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago’s steelpan makes a comeback as a new generation embraces its sound
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Entertainment News

Trinidad and Tobago’s steelpan makes a comeback as a new generation embraces its sound

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — The steelpan, a percussion instrument created in Trinidad and Tobago in 1939, is making a comeback as a new generation embraces its bright, melodious sound on stage and…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2025
Blood pressure drug recalled for possible cross-contamination
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

Blood pressure drug recalled for possible cross-contamination

Thousands of bottles of a commonly used prescription drug to treat hypertension has been recalled for possible contamination with another drug. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., which has U.S. headquarters in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, has recalled multiple…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2025
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump’s birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
Posted inBreaking News National News U.S. Department of Justice

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump’s birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2025
Beer bottle assault lands woman in jail on assault charge
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Beer bottle assault lands woman in jail on assault charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman was charged in a bloody assault on a man, authorities said. Janine Crispin, 42, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault-domestic violence, simple…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2025
Colombian family asks human rights court to probe US over deadly airstrike
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Colombian family asks human rights court to probe US over deadly airstrike

BOGATA (Reuters) — The family of a Colombian man who they say was killed in a U.S. airstrike off Colombia's coast has taken their case to the Inter-American Commission on…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2025
Partly sunny, breezy with a morning shower in spots, high 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Partly sunny, breezy with a morning shower in spots, high 88

Mostly sunny conditions are expected today, the National Weather Service said. A few brief showers may develop, with pleasant temperatures and a low to moderate rip current risk along the…
Posted by John McCarthy December 6, 2025
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown hopes to use Stand Your Ground law to get attempted-murder charge dropped
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown hopes to use Stand Your Ground law to get attempted-murder charge dropped

MIAMI — Former NFL star Antonio Brown petitioned a Miami court to drop his attempted-murder charge on Thursday as he claims he fired warning shots outside a boxing event in…
Posted by John McCarthy December 5, 2025
Lawmakers have reviewed summary of Pentagon order on Caribbean attacks
Posted inBreaking News Military News National News

Lawmakers have reviewed summary of Pentagon order on Caribbean attacks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. lawmakers have reviewed a summary of a Pentagon document that lays out the scope of the Trump administration's campaign to strike vessels carrying narcotics in the…
Posted by John McCarthy December 5, 2025

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