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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Trump says US has carried out strike against drug-carrying vessel that departed from Venezuela
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Trump says US has carried out strike against drug-carrying vessel that departed from Venezuela

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. has carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-carrying vessel that departed from Venezuela. The president offered scant details…
Posted by John McCarthy September 2, 2025
Man killed girlfriend pregnant with twins while kids were home
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Man killed girlfriend pregnant with twins while kids were home

MESA — A woman pregnant with twins was fatally shot by her boyfriend following an argument at their home, Arizona prosecutors say. Now, Michael Owen Foster, 38, has been given…
Posted by John McCarthy September 2, 2025
US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A large buildup of U.S. naval forces in and around the Southern Caribbean has officials in Caracas and experts in the United States asking: is the move…
Posted by John McCarthy September 2, 2025
NYC’s West Indian parade celebrates Caribbean culture with music, merriment and mayoral candidates
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NYC’s West Indian parade celebrates Caribbean culture with music, merriment and mayoral candidates

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade, one of the world’s largest celebrations of Caribbean culture, kicked off Monday with vibrant costumes, colorful flags and…
Posted by John McCarthy September 2, 2025
Intervals of clouds and sun, a.m. thunderstorm, a shower later
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Intervals of clouds and sun, a.m. thunderstorm, a shower later

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) continues monitoring a tropical wave over the Atlantic with a low formation chance in the next 48 hours (30%) and a high formation chance in…
Posted by John McCarthy September 2, 2025
Man faces domestic violence charge after being accused of assault
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Man faces domestic violence charge after being accused of assault

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is facing domestic violence-related charges after being accused of an assault, authorities said. Luis Amaro Jr., 36, was arrested and charged with third-degree…
Posted by John McCarthy September 1, 2025
Man accused of going to B&B to shoot and kill his ex-wife
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Man accused of going to B&B to shoot and kill his ex-wife

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife at a Government Hill bed and breakfast where she was staying. Tizoni A. Mahoney, 54, was…
Posted by John McCarthy September 1, 2025
As an Atlantic system moves west, what are its tropical depression chances?
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

As an Atlantic system moves west, what are its tropical depression chances?

The Atlantic Ocean remains clear of significant severe weather systems excepting a tropical wave in the far eastern tropical Atlantic. The disturbance is expected to move in a west to…
Posted by John McCarthy September 1, 2025
Armored vehicle accident in Haiti kills 2 and injures 8 Kenyan police officers
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Armored vehicle accident in Haiti kills 2 and injures 8 Kenyan police officers

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — An accident involving two armored vehicles in Haiti’s capital left at least two people dead and eight police officers from Kenya injured, according to officials. One…
Posted by John McCarthy September 1, 2025
10-year-old gunned down after playing ding-dong ditch prank on home
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10-year-old gunned down after playing ding-dong ditch prank on home

HOUSTON — A 10-year-old Texas boy was shot while playing ding-dong ditch with friends, police told news outlets. According to Houston police, the boy and a group of friends went…
Posted by John McCarthy September 1, 2025

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