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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
St. Croix: partly sunny, a passing shower or 2, high of 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

St. Croix: partly sunny, a passing shower or 2, high of 88

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will see a passing shower or two; but, otherwise it will be partly sunny with a high of 88, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will…
Posted by John McCarthy March 9, 2025
U.S. Marshals escort DOGE team into African Aid Agency
Posted inBreaking News National News U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Marshals escort DOGE team into African Aid Agency

WASHINGTON (CNN) — A small federal agency that sends money to help communities in Africa became a flashpoint Thursday in the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down foreign aid and reduce the…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force, says trade war will make tournament ‘more exciting’
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News International News

Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force, says trade war will make tournament ‘more exciting’

WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Friday that he is creating a task force to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being held in North America next year. The…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
Savannah Chrisley slams hurtful comments regarding sister Chloe
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Entertainment News

Savannah Chrisley slams hurtful comments regarding sister Chloe

ATLANTA — Savannah Chrisley is setting the record straight on a family issue that she said is not just frustrating but deeply hurtful. For the unversed, the Chrisley family includes…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
Man who drove through 2 cops to avoid vehicle search charged with assault
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Man who drove through 2 cops to avoid vehicle search charged with assault

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —A man who allegedly drove through two officers on foot patrol to avoid a vehicle search has been charged with aggravated assault and battery and related charges, authorities…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
Father-son drive-thru ganja hub shut down by SOB in Smith Bay
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Father-son drive-thru ganja hub shut down by SOB in Smith Bay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who took his minor son to work — allegedly selling marijuana in plain view of police at a busy St. Thomas intersection — was arrested…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
Just 2 daily handfuls of this tasty snack can preserve eye health
Posted inBreaking News Education News Health News

Just 2 daily handfuls of this tasty snack can preserve eye health

Step aside, carrots — scientists have discovered a nutty new way to boost your eye health.  Researchers at Tufts University recently found that eating just two handfuls of pistachios a…
Posted by John McCarthy March 8, 2025
Texas woman, 18, arrested after showing sex tape with ex-boyfriend to his bar customers
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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
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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
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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

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