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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Army vet Ed Bambas, 88, will get $1.5M in donations in surprise ceremony at work after internet rallied to help him retire
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Army vet Ed Bambas, 88, will get $1.5M in donations in surprise ceremony at work after internet rallied to help him retire

BRIGHTON, Michigan — The son of Army veteran Ed Bambas said his father will finally be able to retire and enjoy life after his heartbreaking story raised nearly $1.5 million — a…
Posted by John McCarthy December 4, 2025
Melania Trump says 7 more abducted Ukraine kids reunited with families after back-channel talks
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Melania Trump says 7 more abducted Ukraine kids reunited with families after back-channel talks

WASHINGTON — First Lady Melania Trump announced this morning that seven Ukrainian children abducted during Russia’s invasion of their country have been reunited with their families following quiet diplomacy with…
Posted by John McCarthy December 4, 2025
Schoolgirl, 13, sexually assaulted by trans person who told judge he ‘wasn’t attracted to females’
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Schoolgirl, 13, sexually assaulted by trans person who told judge he ‘wasn’t attracted to females’

LONDON — A schoolgirl was sexually abused by a male-born transgender non binary, who has now been sent to a men’s prison, despite going by female pronouns. Natalie Wolf, 47, born…
Posted by John McCarthy December 4, 2025
’Tis the season: Inside the Caribbean’s latest and greatest resorts to book for Christmas
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’Tis the season: Inside the Caribbean’s latest and greatest resorts to book for Christmas

For many families, Christmas in the Caribbean is a tradition. It’s just too bad that the holiday season follows the hurricane season. On October 28, Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5…
Posted by John McCarthy December 4, 2025
Scantily clad biker influencer known for hands-free stunts is killed in a horrific crash
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Scantily clad biker influencer known for hands-free stunts is killed in a horrific crash

A motorcycle influencer known for riding hands-free in skimpy, risque outfits has been killed in a crash with two vehicles — just hours after posting about her fears that she…
Posted by John McCarthy December 4, 2025
Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy, high 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy, high 88

A surface trough approaching from the east will increase showers from this morning into the late afternoon, the National Weather Service said this morning. Most of the moisture will stay…
Posted by John McCarthy December 4, 2025
Mom of dead Texas A&M cheerleader offers alcohol-fueled theory about her daughter’s death as she dismisses cops’ findings
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Mom of dead Texas A&M cheerleader offers alcohol-fueled theory about her daughter’s death as she dismisses cops’ findings

AUSTIN — The mom of a Texas A&M cheerleader found dead after a football game said she believes her daughter was pushed or thrown off a balcony to her death during…
Posted by John McCarthy December 3, 2025
Mom of Texas cheerleader noticed ‘weird’ detail before daughter found dead after college football game — and insists she was killed
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Mom of Texas cheerleader noticed ‘weird’ detail before daughter found dead after college football game — and insists she was killed

AUSTIN — The mom of a Texas A&M cheerleader found dead after a football game has revealed that her daughter’s phone was on “Do Not Disturb” mode on the night…
Posted by John McCarthy December 3, 2025
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel
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Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military…
Posted by John McCarthy December 3, 2025
Christmel Berra faces assault charge for bug-spraying 2 women
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Christmel Berra faces assault charge for bug-spraying 2 women

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix woman faces assault and related charges for allegedly spraying "insecticide" into the faces of two victims. Christmel Berra, 21, was arrested and charged with second-degree…
Posted by John McCarthy December 3, 2025

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