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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Strawberry man arrested on assault charge after brandishing weapon
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Strawberry man arrested on assault charge after brandishing weapon

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is accused of brandishing a weapon after becoming frustrated when he could not remember the passcode to enter his house, authorities said. Peter Charles,…
Posted by John McCarthy April 12, 2025
Ohio infant killed by family pit bull as grieving mother laments: ‘I’ll never understand why’
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

Ohio infant killed by family pit bull as grieving mother laments: ‘I’ll never understand why’

COLUMBUS (NYP) — An Ohio infant was killed by one of her family’s three pit bulls, her parents said on social media. “I will never understand why!!!” mother Mackenzie Copley wrote…
Posted by John McCarthy April 12, 2025
Scientists discover drug that nearly eliminates hidden cholesterol that lifestyle changes can’t touch
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Health News

Scientists discover drug that nearly eliminates hidden cholesterol that lifestyle changes can’t touch

Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Many Americans are unaware that elevated levels of this…
Posted by John McCarthy April 12, 2025
Moroccan wife, 25, of British businessman, 47, who mysteriously died on holiday ‘cleared out’ their shared home within weeks of his death – as she is set to ‘inherit his entire fortune’
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Moroccan wife, 25, of British businessman, 47, who mysteriously died on holiday ‘cleared out’ their shared home within weeks of his death – as she is set to ‘inherit his entire fortune’

The Moroccan wife of a British businessman who mysteriously died on holiday 'cleared out' their £2,000-a-month rented within weeks of his death, neighbors claim.  Company director Allen McKenna, 47, died…
Posted by John McCarthy April 12, 2025
Mexico to send water to Texas farmers as US treaty threat grows
Posted inBreaking News International News

Mexico to send water to Texas farmers as US treaty threat grows

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) — Mexico will make an immediate water delivery to farmers in Texas, President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday, to help make up its shortfall under a treaty…
Posted by John McCarthy April 12, 2025
USVI and Puerto Rico at the forefront of Caribbean travel trends as TripAdvisor Awards recognize the region’s most stunning beaches
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

USVI and Puerto Rico at the forefront of Caribbean travel trends as TripAdvisor Awards recognize the region’s most stunning beaches

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — It was recently reported that two of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ most picturesque beaches—Trunk Bay in St. John and Magen’s Bay in St. Thomas—had been named among…
Posted by John McCarthy April 12, 2025
Plaskett updates territory on Trump’s proposed port fees
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Plaskett updates territory on Trump’s proposed port fees

WASHINGTON — Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett shared the following update regarding President Trump’s executive order on the maritime industry: “This week, President Trump announced an executive order which…
Posted by John McCarthy April 12, 2025
‘Malibu Barbie’ dyes Easter eggs in her toilet: ‘I don’t care if that gets stained’
Posted inArt News Breaking News Entertainment News

‘Malibu Barbie’ dyes Easter eggs in her toilet: ‘I don’t care if that gets stained’

(NYP) This might make the Easter Bunny toss his jelly beans. A video of a content creator dyeing Easter eggs in her toilet bowl went viral this week, and the…
Posted by John McCarthy April 12, 2025
Cop killer’s final act of defiance before being shot dead by prison firing squad in violent execution
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Cop killer’s final act of defiance before being shot dead by prison firing squad in violent execution

COLUMBIA (Daily Mail) — A South Carolina cop killer refused to offer remorse for his crimes and ignored onlookers before he was shot to death by a prison firing squad.…
Posted by John McCarthy April 12, 2025
53 frantic hours of searching for survivors after the roof collapses at an iconic Dominican club
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Entertainment News

53 frantic hours of searching for survivors after the roof collapses at an iconic Dominican club

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — A roof collapse at the legendary Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo has plunged the Dominican Republic into mourning. Authorities say the disaster early Tuesday killed 222 people and injured more than…
Posted by John McCarthy April 12, 2025

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