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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Gambler bets 88 cents on slot machine, hits jackpot at Florida casino. ‘Unreal’
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Gambler bets 88 cents on slot machine, hits jackpot at Florida casino. ‘Unreal’

TAMPA — A lucky gambler walked away from a Florida casino with a big jackpot. The visitor sat at a Jade Wind slot machine at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2025
Venezuela asks UN Security Council for emergency session over US military actions in the Caribbean
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Venezuela asks UN Security Council for emergency session over US military actions in the Caribbean

CARACAS Venezuela’s government on Thursday requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council focused on the US military actions in recent weeks in the waters off the South American country.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2025
US Senate blocks debate on ending military action against Venezuelan vessels
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

US Senate blocks debate on ending military action against Venezuelan vessels

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked a preliminary move to terminate President Donald Trump's use of the military to destroy boats carrying alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers, unless…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2025
Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates to Trump
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Humanitarian News

Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates to Trump

OSLO, Norway (Reuters) — Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for fighting dictatorship in the country and dedicated the award in part to U.S. President…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2025
Florida man stole $7K in scratch-off lottery tickets then returned to store to redeem them just hours later
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Florida man stole $7K in scratch-off lottery tickets then returned to store to redeem them just hours later

Dumb luck. A Florida man was hit with federal charges this week after he allegedly stole $7,000 in scratch-off lottery tickets from a convenience store, then returned to the scene…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2025
Inmate gets additional 15 years in prison for throwing diarrhea in correctional officer’s face
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Inmate gets additional 15 years in prison for throwing diarrhea in correctional officer’s face

McCORMICK (WRDW) – A South Carolina inmate has been sentenced to 15 additional years in prison for throwing a cup of diarrhea at a prison guard. Donald Harper Jr., 35,…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2025
1 person missing and nine others rescued in Guadeloupe after Tropical Storm Jerry swipes the northeast Caribbean
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

1 person missing and nine others rescued in Guadeloupe after Tropical Storm Jerry swipes the northeast Caribbean

MIAMI (AP) — A storm without a name and unusual king tides were causing some flooding on the Carolina coast today as tropical storms churned in the Atlantic and along…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2025
Man accused of child sexual assault, abduction after investigation
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Man accused of child sexual assault, abduction after investigation

JANESVILLE, Wisconsin (WMTV) - Law enforcement arrested a 22-year-old man on potential child sex crimes following a Janesville child abduction investigation. Janesville Police Department explained officers responded Tuesday to a…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2025
Florida man accused of sexually abusing an infant and filming it
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Florida man accused of sexually abusing an infant and filming it

MIAMI — A Florida man is accused of sexually abusing an infant and multiple other related crimes. Osher Pittman, 21, of Miami, is facing multiple charges that include sexual battery…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2025
Earl Shervington accused of sexual assault on St. Croix, VIPD says
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Earl Shervington accused of sexual assault on St. Croix, VIPD says

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested on charges that he sexually assaulted a woman last year, authorities said. Earl Shervington was arrested and charged with first-degree rape and…
Posted by John McCarthy October 10, 2025

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