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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Judge has soft spot in heart for teacher who ‘made out’ with 11-year-old student
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

Judge has soft spot in heart for teacher who ‘made out’ with 11-year-old student

HUDSON, Wisconsin — An engaged teacher who confessed to 'making out' with an 11-year-old boy in her classroom was sentenced to just half the jail time that prosecutors had requested. Madison…
Posted by John McCarthy December 23, 2025
Dominican Republic’s oldest prison to close, officials say
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Dominican Republic’s oldest prison to close, officials say

Officials in the Dominican Republic announce they're closing La Victoria, the country's oldest and most populated prison. The AP was not allowed to visit the prison earlier this year, but…
Posted by John McCarthy December 23, 2025
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after the 46th drawing passed without a big winner. The numbers drawn Monday night were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 and the…
Posted by John McCarthy December 23, 2025
Breezy with sunshine and some clouds, high 86
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Breezy with sunshine and some clouds, high 86

Rough seas and dangerous coastal conditions, with the possibility of issuing warnings for High Surf Advisories, the National Weather Service said. Stay alert, stay safe and follow us for forecast…
Posted by John McCarthy December 23, 2025
What will Christmas week bring to Miami weather? See what the forecast says
Posted inBreaking News National News Tourism News

What will Christmas week bring to Miami weather? See what the forecast says

If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas in Miami, the white caps on the waves at local beaches will have to suffice. After a breezy start to Christmas week, with…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025
China says US seizure of ships ‘serious violation’ of international law
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

China says US seizure of ships ‘serious violation’ of international law

BEIJING (Reuters) — China's foreign ministry on Monday said the United States' seizure of another country's ships was a serious violation of international law, after the U.S. intercepted a China-bound…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025
Christmas food recalls: complete list of warnings issued
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

Christmas food recalls: complete list of warnings issued

Several recalls have been issued in December by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ahead of Christmas amid…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025
Oil loading in Venezuela slows, more ships make U-turns after new US interceptions
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Oil loading in Venezuela slows, more ships make U-turns after new US interceptions

CARACAS (Reuters) — Tanker loading in Venezuela dwindled today, with most ships moving oil cargoes only between domestic ports following U.S. action against two more ships and as state-run energy…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025
How to protect your kids and family from the flu as Christmas countdown begins
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

How to protect your kids and family from the flu as Christmas countdown begins

Flu cases are on the rise, and experts are sharing tips on how to protect your family from illness in the countdown to Christmas. According to the latest available Centers for…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025
Four died in ICE custody this week as 2025 deaths reach 20-year high
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

Four died in ICE custody this week as 2025 deaths reach 20-year high

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Four immigrants died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in the past week, according to the agency, as deaths in 2025 reached a two-decade high. The…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025

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