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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Man faces possible death penalty in fatal shooting of female
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Man faces possible death penalty in fatal shooting of female

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man charged with killing a female accomplice in September now faces a possible capital murder punishment, according to the territory's top law enforcement official. Rosniel…
Posted by John McCarthy November 28, 2024
Trump turns to outsider to shake up Navy, but his lack of military experience raises concerns
Posted inBreaking News Military News National News

Trump turns to outsider to shake up Navy, but his lack of military experience raises concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, has not served in the military or had a civilian leadership role in the service.…
Posted by John McCarthy November 28, 2024
Five people were killed in Jamaica in the island’s latest mass shooting
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Five people were killed in Jamaica in the island’s latest mass shooting

KINGSTON (AP) — Five people were fatally shot while playing dominoes in Jamaica, marking the latest mass shooting on this Caribbean island. Local media reported that the shooting late Monday…
Posted by John McCarthy November 28, 2024
Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico’s president. But she suggests no change
Posted inBreaking News Business News International News

Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico’s president. But she suggests no change

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on Wednesday after talking with that country’s leader. But Mexican President Claudia…
Posted by John McCarthy November 28, 2024
Traffic Advisory for Thanksgiving Jump-Up
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Entertainment News

Traffic Advisory for Thanksgiving Jump-Up

CHRISTIANSTED — The Christiansted Retail and Restaurant Association (CRRA) will be holding their Thanksgiving Day Edition of the Christiansted Town Jump-Up Event tomorrow, Friday, November 29, 2024, from 6:00 p.m.…
Posted by John McCarthy November 28, 2024
Presidents have used immigration ‘parole’ since the 1950s. Now it could disappear under Trump
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Humanitarian News

Presidents have used immigration ‘parole’ since the 1950s. Now it could disappear under Trump

MIAMI (AP) — Cuba’s at one of its lowest points since the 1959 revolution, with nationwide scarcity fueling massive emigration, occasional protests and government crackdowns. Gangs control the streets of Haiti’s capital, firing on arriving jets and forcing delays…
Posted by John McCarthy November 28, 2024
Legal action to take after a car crash injury
Posted inBreaking News Consumer News Police News

Legal action to take after a car crash injury

The road can be a dangerous place, especially when you’re driving your vehicle in peace and find yourself suddenly crashed into. Whether it’s the weather conditions or careless drivers, car…
Posted by John McCarthy November 28, 2024
DOJ employees share turkey and fixings with the needy as part of Thanksgiving food drive
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Humanitarian News

DOJ employees share turkey and fixings with the needy as part of Thanksgiving food drive

KINGSHILL — In the spirit of gratitude and giving, the Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ), led by Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea, is proud to announce that DOJ employees…
Posted by John McCarthy November 28, 2024
Man driving without a seatbelt arrested on gun charge
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Man driving without a seatbelt arrested on gun charge

KINGSHILL — A St. Croix man was arrested after police allegedly discovered an unregistered firearm during a search of his vehicle at a traffic stop. James Thomas Thomas was arrested…
Posted by John McCarthy November 27, 2024
Bryan thanks 35th Legislature for GARVEE bonds, announces holiday schedule
Posted inBreaking News Business News Government House News

Bryan thanks 35th Legislature for GARVEE bonds, announces holiday schedule

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Speaking on Monday from Government House on St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan said it was appropriate, just days before Thanksgiving, to express his gratitude. Bryan said he…
Posted by John McCarthy November 26, 2024

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