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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Ghost on the Water — Coast Guard Still Hunting for Pacific Strike Survivor
Posted inBreaking News Military News National News

Ghost on the Water — Coast Guard Still Hunting for Pacific Strike Survivor

ST. THOMAS — The clock is ticking for a lone survivor spotted in the Eastern Pacific following Friday night's lethal U.S. military strike. While SOUTHCOM has confirmed that two people…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2026
FIRST STRIKE OF 2026: U.S. Forces Kill Two in High-Seas ‘Kinetic’ Attack
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FIRST STRIKE OF 2026: U.S. Forces Kill Two in High-Seas ‘Kinetic’ Attack

ST. THOMAS / INTERNATIONAL WATERS — While the Virgin Islands slept Friday night, the U.S. military launched its first lethal strike of the new year against a suspected drug vessel,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2026
Spirit Airlines Scuffle: Dog-Toting Traveler Kicks Cop, Scores $100 Ticket to Freedom
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Spirit Airlines Scuffle: Dog-Toting Traveler Kicks Cop, Scores $100 Ticket to Freedom

ST. THOMAS — A Spirit Airlines passenger turned the tarmac at Cyril E. King Airport into a combat zone Thursday afternoon, allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer before being released…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2026
US military kills 2 ‘narco-terrorists’ in Eastern Pacific, leaves 1 survivor
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US military kills 2 ‘narco-terrorists’ in Eastern Pacific, leaves 1 survivor

The U.S. military blew up another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific on Friday, killing two “narco-terrorists,” but one person survived the operation.  The vessel, operated by a designated…
Posted by John McCarthy January 23, 2026
Social Security is making ‘significant progress’ towards digital-first platform
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Social Security is making ‘significant progress’ towards digital-first platform

The Social Security Administration is making “significant progress” towards a “digital-first” platform that will serve its beneficiaries. Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano briefed the Social Security Advisory Board on Jan.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 23, 2026
Territorial Shield: How the ‘Golden Dome’ Aims to Protect the USVI from Global Threats
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

Territorial Shield: How the ‘Golden Dome’ Aims to Protect the USVI from Global Threats

ST. CROIX — As President Trump challenges world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, the "Golden Dome" has moved from a campaign promise to a trillion-dollar…
Posted by John McCarthy January 23, 2026
Windy with intervals of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers early
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Windy with intervals of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers early

January 23, 2026 The moisture field associated with a surface trough west of the islands will continue over the region today. During most of the day, showers will reach mainly…
Posted by John McCarthy January 23, 2026
The ‘Golden Dome’ Over the Caribbean: Why the USVI is a Priority in the New $175B Defense Shield
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The ‘Golden Dome’ Over the Caribbean: Why the USVI is a Priority in the New $175B Defense Shield

ST. CROIX/ST. THOMAS — While the world watches President Trump trade barbs with Canada over the costs of the “Golden Dome,” the U.S. Virgin Islands is quietly being positioned as…
Posted by John McCarthy January 23, 2026
VIFREEP EXPLAINER: Will the Golden Dome Protect My Home in the Virgin Islands?
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VIFREEP EXPLAINER: Will the Golden Dome Protect My Home in the Virgin Islands?

By V.I. FREEP STAFF CHRISTIANSTED — You’ve seen the President’s posts about a "Golden Dome" in the sky, but what does it mean for a family in Frederiksted or a…
Posted by John McCarthy January 23, 2026
Protecting Your Privacy: How to Shield Your Photos from Grok’s AI Training
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Protecting Your Privacy: How to Shield Your Photos from Grok’s AI Training

While Attorney General Gordon Rhea fights the legal battle in court, Virgin Islands residents can take immediate steps to protect their digital likenesses from being exploited by xAI’s "Grok" chatbot.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 23, 2026

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