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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
US military strikes suspected drug vessel in the Pacific
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

US military strikes suspected drug vessel in the Pacific

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. military killed two alleged drug smugglers in a strike against a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday,…
Posted by John McCarthy October 22, 2025
8 Americans arrested as Bahamas police seize guns and cash from docked boat
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

8 Americans arrested as Bahamas police seize guns and cash from docked boat

NASSAU (CBS) — Police in the Bahamas arrested eight Americans and seized weapons, ammunition and a "considerable sum of undeclared cash" in a multiagency operation on Tuesday. The Royal Bahamas…
Posted by John McCarthy October 22, 2025
US strikes eighth alleged drug-carrying boat, this time in the Pacific Ocean
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

US strikes eighth alleged drug-carrying boat, this time in the Pacific Ocean

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military launched its eighth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing two people in the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said…
Posted by John McCarthy October 22, 2025
VIDOH sets new schedule for Vital Records and Statistic Office
Posted inBreaking News Health News St. Croix News

VIDOH sets new schedule for Vital Records and Statistic Office

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Vital Records and Statistics (VRS) Office is reminding the public of its designated days and hours for in-person visits for services. Vital Records…
Posted by John McCarthy October 22, 2025
Belligerent ‘ICE agent’ asks police officer if he’s Haitian during DUI traffic stop
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Belligerent ‘ICE agent’ asks police officer if he’s Haitian during DUI traffic stop

BAHIA HONDA, Florida (WPLG) — A federal immigration agent from Miami is facing DUI and child endangerment charges after deputies say he was driving drunk with his two children in…
Posted by John McCarthy October 22, 2025
Mass to honor salsa singer Celia Cruz draws hundreds in Cuba after authorities shut down performance
Posted inArt News Breaking News Caribbean News

Mass to honor salsa singer Celia Cruz draws hundreds in Cuba after authorities shut down performance

HAVANA (AP) — Hundreds of people on Tuesday attended a Mass in Havana to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Celia Cruz’s birth just days after Cuban authorities canceled a theater…
Posted by John McCarthy October 22, 2025
Crews rescue 80 miners trapped in the Dominican Republic
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Crews rescue 80 miners trapped in the Dominican Republic

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — Crews in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday rescued 80 miners who became trapped after a mine partially collapsed. No one was injured or killed, according to the Civil…
Posted by John McCarthy October 22, 2025
Tropical Storm Melissa bypasses the USVI, Jamaica might not be so lucky
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Tropical Storm Melissa bypasses the USVI, Jamaica might not be so lucky

Tropical Storm Melissa Confidence in the forecast remains low on trajectory and intensity beyond Day 3. The potential impacts of weather and maritime in Puerto Rico and the USVI will…
Posted by John McCarthy October 22, 2025
States warn SNAP benefits may stop in November if government shutdown continues
Posted inBreaking News Business News National News

States warn SNAP benefits may stop in November if government shutdown continues

States are warning struggling Americans who rely on food stamps to pay for groceries that they may miss out on benefits come November. "Starting October 16, SNAP  [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Posted by John McCarthy October 21, 2025
Haiti native accused of May rape in Contant, VIPD says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti native accused of May rape in Contant, VIPD says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Haiti native is facing sexual assault-related charges in connection to an incident that took place on St. Thomas in May, authorities said. Harold Bruney, 45, of…
Posted by John McCarthy October 21, 2025

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