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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say
Posted inBreaking News Business News Environmental News

FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency left his job Monday after just six months, according to the Department of Homeland Security, the latest…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case
Posted inBreaking News National News U.S. Department of Justice

Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” in the process of securing an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
‘Bad Santa’ faces assault charge and more after debauched pub crawl
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

‘Bad Santa’ faces assault charge and more after debauched pub crawl

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – There's no season where "bad behavior" and "Santa," go well together. But especially when there are still 10 days left until Thanksgiving ... A St. Thomas resident…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Bedroom fight between brothers ends with one carted off to jail
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Bedroom fight between brothers ends with one carted off to jail

CHARLOTTE AMALIE— A St. Thomas man was charged in the bedroom assault of his own brother, authorities said. T’Juannie Harrigan, 20, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault-domestic violence, simple…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Woman arrested for repeatedly violating protective order, VIPD says
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Woman arrested for repeatedly violating protective order, VIPD says

KINGSHILL —A St. Croix woman was arrested after police said she had repeatedly violated a protection order. Nia Cruz, 37, was arrested and charged with contempt of court-domestic violence, the…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Most-prescribed drug in America recalled: How to tell if your medication is impacted
Posted inBreaking News Consumer News Health News

Most-prescribed drug in America recalled: How to tell if your medication is impacted

(NEXSTAR) – More than 140,000 bottles of a popular drug prescribed to reduce cholesterol have been recalled for a defect that could make the medication less effective. Ascend Laboratories, LLC, a New…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Pentagon says it struck another suspected drug boat in Pacific, killing three
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Pentagon says it struck another suspected drug boat in Pacific, killing three

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The United States conducted another attack on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Saturday, killing three people aboard, the Pentagon said on Sunday.…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Hurricane Melissa evacuees return to Guantánamo base
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Hurricane Melissa evacuees return to Guantánamo base

GUANTANAMO BAY — Navy families, immigration detention employees and lawyers have been streaming back to the U.S. base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to restart functions that were halted by the…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Sun and clouds with a couple of showers late in the day, high 89
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Sun and clouds with a couple of showers late in the day, high 89

Mostly sunny and warm this morning! The National Weather Service said. Expect quiet conditions early, followed by a few localized afternoon showers and brief thunderstorms, mainly across interior and western…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Fire claims Lost Dog Pub on King Street
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Police News

Fire claims Lost Dog Pub on King Street

FREDERIKSTED — Police secured the scene of a structural fire of a popular bar on King Street this morning. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, the 911…
Posted by John McCarthy November 16, 2025

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