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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Haiti gangs’ expansion, human-rights violations, threaten whole Caribbean
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti gangs’ expansion, human-rights violations, threaten whole Caribbean

For days, the message circulated on WhatsApp chats, warning of an imminent attack. The message, which claimed to be from Jeff Laros, the sanctioned leader of Haiti’s so-called Taliban gang,…
Posted by John McCarthy July 12, 2025
Ford recalls over 850,000 cars in the US due to potential fuel pump failure
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

Ford recalls over 850,000 cars in the US due to potential fuel pump failure

NEW YORK (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause…
Posted by John McCarthy July 12, 2025
Many Liberians take offense after Trump praises their president’s English
Posted inBreaking News Business News International News

Many Liberians take offense after Trump praises their president’s English

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise of the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai drew confusion Thursday in the English-speaking African country and umbrage over what…
Posted by John McCarthy July 12, 2025
Cops arrest man in connection to string of burglaries; 2 suspects at large
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Cops arrest man in connection to string of burglaries; 2 suspects at large

CHRISTIANSTED — Police have made an arrest in connection to a string of burglaries on St. Croix. Tito J. Franco, 20, was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary, destruction of…
Posted by John McCarthy July 12, 2025
St. Croix: Mainly clear, hazy, warm, high 90
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

St. Croix: Mainly clear, hazy, warm, high 90

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will experience mainly clear conditions and a high of 90, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will experience mainly clear conditions and a low of 76,…
Posted by John McCarthy July 12, 2025
Juan Rodriguez faces sexual assault charge on St. Croix, VIPD says
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Juan Rodriguez faces sexual assault charge on St. Croix, VIPD says

CHRISTIANSTED — After an investigation, a St. Croix man faces multiple charges related to an alleged sexual assault, authorities said. Juan Rodriguez, 56, was arrested and charged with first-degree rape,…
Posted by John McCarthy July 11, 2025
Wisconsin elementary school teacher, 24, busted for ‘making out’ with 5th-grader — three months before wedding
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

Wisconsin elementary school teacher, 24, busted for ‘making out’ with 5th-grader — three months before wedding

HUDSON, Wisconsin — A 24-year-old Wisconsin elementary school teacher was arrested Wednesday for allegedly “making out” with her fifth-grade student — less than three months before her wedding. Madison Bergmann’s…
Posted by John McCarthy July 11, 2025
Former elementary school teacher, 33, arrested after ‘inappropriate’ and ‘prolonged’ relationship with 14-year-old
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Former elementary school teacher, 33, arrested after ‘inappropriate’ and ‘prolonged’ relationship with 14-year-old

GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A former elementary school teacher in South Carolina has been arrested after having "an inappropriate and unlawful relationship with a 14-year-old male," authorities have said. On…
Posted by John McCarthy July 11, 2025
CIB investigates homicide on Main Street in St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

CIB investigates homicide on Main Street in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating a killing that occurred on Krondprinsens Gade in St. Thomas early this morning, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. On Friday, July 11, 2025,…
Posted by John McCarthy July 11, 2025
Help cops find Caelin Henry wanted in connection to stolen vehicle in STT
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Crime News

Help cops find Caelin Henry wanted in connection to stolen vehicle in STT

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a Nevada man wanted in connection to a stolen vehicle in St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands Police Department said on…
Posted by John McCarthy July 11, 2025

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