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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Texas woman, 18, arrested after showing sex tape with ex-boyfriend to his bar customers
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Texas woman, 18, arrested after showing sex tape with ex-boyfriend to his bar customers

HOUSTON — An 18-year-old Texas woman was arrested when she allegedly showed a sex tape of her and her now ex-boyfriend in the back of his truck to his friends…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
Wild African cat that makes a poor pet is seized from Texas garage after tip
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

Wild African cat that makes a poor pet is seized from Texas garage after tip

HUMBLE, Texas — Texas police and wildlife agencies are investigating how a serval, a wild cat species native to Africa, ended up in a Houston garage with a cone around…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
Memorandum on Puerto Rico’s sovereignty gains traction: OP-ED
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

Memorandum on Puerto Rico’s sovereignty gains traction: OP-ED

WASHINGTON — A newly circulating memorandum within U.S. political circles has sparked intense discussions among policymakers and Puerto Rican stakeholders. Titled “Addressing Puerto Rico’s Political Status through Executive Action,” this…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
Wellness Wednesday is all about the music!
Posted inArt News Breaking News Community Affairs

Wellness Wednesday is all about the music!

When it's midweek and you need a little relaxation, entertainment, and something good for the soul, look no further! The Division of Music Education & Programs of the Virgin Islands…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
DOJ probes high cost of eggs everywhere
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

DOJ probes high cost of eggs everywhere

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has begun a probe into the dramatic surge in egg prices across the country, a development that has drawn attention from both consumers…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
Haitian economist takes over as transition president in friendly ceremony
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haitian economist takes over as transition president in friendly ceremony

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The council tasked to prepare eventual presidential elections in Haiti swore in a new leader Friday, as the country keeps struggling with a persistent gang violence.…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
Coast Guard investigates fuel spill off Puerto Rican island of Vieques
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Coast Guard investigates fuel spill off Puerto Rican island of Vieques

SAN JUAN (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard today investigated a fuel spill off the tiny Puerto Rican island of Vieques, which is popular with tourists. A mile-long sheen and…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
From staff cuts to aid reductions, UN humanitarian agencies scramble in wake of US funding freeze
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From staff cuts to aid reductions, UN humanitarian agencies scramble in wake of US funding freeze

GENEVA (AP) — Trump administration freezes on U.S. foreign aid have led many United Nations organizations to cut staff, budgets and services in places as diverse as Afghanistan, Sudan, Ukraine…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
St. Croix: brief shower or 2 this morning, partly sunny and humid, high of 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

St. Croix: brief shower or 2 this morning, partly sunny and humid, high of 88

CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix will see a brief shower or two this morning; otherwise, it will be partly sunny and humid with a high of 88, AccuWeather said. Tonight St.…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
The USVI beach that has failed the most water quality testing has not been tested by DPNR in 2025. The question is: Why?
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The USVI beach that has failed the most water quality testing has not been tested by DPNR in 2025. The question is: Why?

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The beach that has failed water quality testing the most times in the last ten years — has not been tested at all in 2025, the Virgin Islands Free…
Posted by John McCarthy March 7, 2025

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