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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Mostly cloudy with a couple of brief showers late morning, followed by a little rain in the afternoon, high 87
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Mostly cloudy with a couple of brief showers late morning, followed by a little rain in the afternoon, high 87

Variable conditions will persist throughout the day across the islands, the National Weather Service said. If going out, don't forget to stay hydrated and bring your umbrella. Going to the…
Posted by John McCarthy October 26, 2025
Travel warnings expand after surge of poisonings from tainted alcohol
Posted inBreaking News Health News Tourism News

Travel warnings expand after surge of poisonings from tainted alcohol

LONDON (Fox News) — The British government recently added eight countries to its list of travel warnings related to the risk of methanol poisoning from tainted alcohol. The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth…
Posted by John McCarthy October 25, 2025
US sanctions not aimed at harming Colombian people, economy, says Rubio
Posted inBreaking News International News Police News

US sanctions not aimed at harming Colombian people, economy, says Rubio

DOHA (Reuters) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said today that the U.S. does not want to harm Colombia’s people and its economy with sanctions imposed on President Gustavo Petro.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 25, 2025
Indonesia defends decision to ban Israel gymnasts after IOC statement
Posted inBreaking News International News Sports News

Indonesia defends decision to ban Israel gymnasts after IOC statement

JAKARTA (Reuters) — Indonesia understands the consequences of its decision to prevent Israeli gymnasts from participating in a world championship event held in Jakarta, its sports minister said on Thursday,…
Posted by John McCarthy October 25, 2025
Trump says declaration of war not needed on drug cartels
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Trump says declaration of war not needed on drug cartels

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his administration plans to brief the U.S. Congress on operations against drug cartels and that even though he did not need…
Posted by John McCarthy October 25, 2025
Miami’s ‘Pillowcase Rapist’ will be back on trial in new case. DNA link, cops say
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Miami’s ‘Pillowcase Rapist’ will be back on trial in new case. DNA link, cops say

The Pillowcase Rapist, a man convicted of terrorizing and sexually assaulting a woman more than 40 years ago and who’s facing accusations in a string of sexual assaults across South…
Posted by John McCarthy October 25, 2025
St. Croix: Variable cloudiness with a few showers, mainly early in the day
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

St. Croix: Variable cloudiness with a few showers, mainly early in the day

Some cloudiness from the external bands of Hurricane Melissa will linger across the islands tonight. Although shower activity will be limited, there is a slight chance of observing brief showers…
Posted by John McCarthy October 25, 2025
Angry Lyft driver shot passenger twice for slamming car door
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Angry Lyft driver shot passenger twice for slamming car door

A Lyft driver, upset at having his car door slammed, twice shot one of his passengers after demanding the man exit the vehicle, according to investigators in Florida. The dispute…
Posted by John McCarthy October 25, 2025
USDA memo says it will not use emergency funds for November food benefits
Posted inBreaking News Business News Health News

USDA memo says it will not use emergency funds for November food benefits

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will not use agency contingency funds to pay for food aid benefits set to lapse in November during the federal government shutdown, according…
Posted by John McCarthy October 24, 2025
US to escalate military presence in South America with aircraft carrier group
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

US to escalate military presence in South America with aircraft carrier group

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — President Donald Trump’s administration escalated a U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean on Friday by announcing the deployment of the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier group to Latin…
Posted by John McCarthy October 24, 2025

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