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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Breezy with clouds and sun, a passing shower or two this morning, high 87
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Breezy with clouds and sun, a passing shower or two this morning, high 87

Despite subsiding swell, hazardous marine conditions will persist today, the National Weather Service said. The High Surf Advisory remains in effect along northern Puerto Rico and Culebra until this afternoon,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 18, 2025
Gun seized during project search for Dreadisha Peguero
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Gun seized during project search for Dreadisha Peguero

FREDERIKSTED – A man and a woman have been arrested on illegal gun charges in connection to the robbery-assault on Market Street in Frederiksted Town on St. Croix. Dreadisha Peguero,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2025
Diane Christian arrested on domestic violence charges, VIPD says
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Diane Christian arrested on domestic violence charges, VIPD says

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman faces charges after a domestic violence complaint was filed with the police. Diane Christian, 50, was arrested today and charged with second-degree attempted assault…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2025
3 women arrested for Market Street robbery, assault on St. Croix
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

3 women arrested for Market Street robbery, assault on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED – Three women were arrested in connection to a robbery-assault on Market Street in Frederiksted Town on St. Croix. Milagros Peguero, 43, was arrested today and charged with first-degree…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2025
US will not release full Venezuela boat strike video, Hegseth says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

US will not release full Venezuela boat strike video, Hegseth says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday there are no plans to release the full unedited video of the September 2 strikes on a suspected drug…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2025
Help cops find Malachi Thompson wanted for domestic violence
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Crime News

Help cops find Malachi Thompson wanted for domestic violence

FREDERIKSTED —Police need your help to find a man wanted for domestic violence on St. Croix. Malachi Thompson, 21, of Grove Place, is currently being sought by the Virgin Islands…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2025
Smith Bay cat burglar who preyed on sleeping homeowners caught by cops
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Smith Bay cat burglar who preyed on sleeping homeowners caught by cops

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Smith Bay burglary suspect who preyed on homeowners while they were sleeping was arrested by police on St. Thomas. Troy E. Johnson, 61, was arrested and…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2025
Bug-spray assault, drug possession, contempt of court lead court docket
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Bug-spray assault, drug possession, contempt of court lead court docket

KINGSHILL — In the courtroom of Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross of the Superior Court in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Leopold Gittens III is scheduled for a…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago approves US military aircraft transit in airports
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Trinidad and Tobago approves US military aircraft transit in airports

PORT-OF-SPAIN (Reuters) — Trinidad and Tobago granted approval on Monday for United States military aircraft to transit its airports in the coming weeks, amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2025
Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday it was expanding travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by sweeping limits announced…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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