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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Wacky wigmaker Miriam Yarimi gets sweetheart plea from judge for killing mom, 2 young kids in NYC horror crash
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Wacky wigmaker Miriam Yarimi gets sweetheart plea from judge for killing mom, 2 young kids in NYC horror crash

The wacky wigmaker who wantonly mowed down a Brooklyn mom and her two young daughters scored a sweetheart plea deal over the objections of prosecutors. Miriam Yarimi, 33, pleaded guilty last month…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Governor reflects on the death of American Airlines’ Peter Dolara
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Governor reflects on the death of American Airlines’ Peter Dolara

CHRISTIANSTED— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement on the passing oflongtime American Airlines executive Peter J. Dolara: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Dolara…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Trump supports escalated efforts to target cartels in Mexico, Colombia
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Trump supports escalated efforts to target cartels in Mexico, Colombia

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — President Donald Trump said today he supports aggressive action against drug cartels and narcotics production in Mexico and Colombia, his latest saber-rattling in the region after a…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Lay Ong convicted of sexually abusing child, 7, on Caribbean cruise after asking, ‘Are you a boy or girl?’
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Lay Ong convicted of sexually abusing child, 7, on Caribbean cruise after asking, ‘Are you a boy or girl?’

MIAMI — A nearby security camera captured a man who appeared to be Lay Ong of Malaysia approaching the two boys and striking up a conversation, according to the complaint.…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say
Posted inBreaking News Business News Environmental News

FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency left his job Monday after just six months, according to the Department of Homeland Security, the latest…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case
Posted inBreaking News National News U.S. Department of Justice

Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” in the process of securing an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
‘Bad Santa’ faces assault charge and more after debauched pub crawl
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

‘Bad Santa’ faces assault charge and more after debauched pub crawl

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – There's no season where "bad behavior" and "Santa," go well together. But especially when there are still 10 days left until Thanksgiving ... A St. Thomas resident…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Bedroom fight between brothers ends with one carted off to jail
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Bedroom fight between brothers ends with one carted off to jail

CHARLOTTE AMALIE— A St. Thomas man was charged in the bedroom assault of his own brother, authorities said. T’Juannie Harrigan, 20, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault-domestic violence, simple…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Woman arrested for repeatedly violating protective order, VIPD says
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Woman arrested for repeatedly violating protective order, VIPD says

KINGSHILL —A St. Croix woman was arrested after police said she had repeatedly violated a protection order. Nia Cruz, 37, was arrested and charged with contempt of court-domestic violence, the…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025
Most-prescribed drug in America recalled: How to tell if your medication is impacted
Posted inBreaking News Consumer News Health News

Most-prescribed drug in America recalled: How to tell if your medication is impacted

(NEXSTAR) – More than 140,000 bottles of a popular drug prescribed to reduce cholesterol have been recalled for a defect that could make the medication less effective. Ascend Laboratories, LLC, a New…
Posted by John McCarthy November 17, 2025

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