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About John McCarthy
John F. McCarthy is a veteran journalist in the Caribbean, writing from the "Decision Space" where survival meets the surreal. His reporting steel was tempered by a lineage of legendary editors and broadcasters, including Ed Wynn Brant (The Bomb), Owen Eschenroder (Ann Arbor News), Lynelle Emanuel (BVI Beacon), and Charles Thanas (WSVI-TV). Alongside longtime colleague Kenneth C. "Casey" Clark, McCarthy has navigated the front lines of the territory’s history—from the 1997 volcanic "snow" to every major hurricane since Hugo. Known for leaning out of doorless helicopters to capture the "money shot," McCarthy now edits the V.I. Free Press, providing the essential link between the island's colonial past and its SpaceX future.
Dominican Republic’s oldest prison to close, officials say
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Dominican Republic’s oldest prison to close, officials say

Officials in the Dominican Republic announce they're closing La Victoria, the country's oldest and most populated prison. The AP was not allowed to visit the prison earlier this year, but…
Posted by John McCarthy December 23, 2025
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after the 46th drawing passed without a big winner. The numbers drawn Monday night were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 and the…
Posted by John McCarthy December 23, 2025
Breezy with sunshine and some clouds, high 86
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Breezy with sunshine and some clouds, high 86

Rough seas and dangerous coastal conditions, with the possibility of issuing warnings for High Surf Advisories, the National Weather Service said. Stay alert, stay safe and follow us for forecast…
Posted by John McCarthy December 23, 2025
China says US seizure of ships ‘serious violation’ of international law
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

China says US seizure of ships ‘serious violation’ of international law

BEIJING (Reuters) — China's foreign ministry on Monday said the United States' seizure of another country's ships was a serious violation of international law, after the U.S. intercepted a China-bound…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025
Christmas food recalls: complete list of warnings issued
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

Christmas food recalls: complete list of warnings issued

Several recalls have been issued in December by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ahead of Christmas amid…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025
How to protect your kids and family from the flu as Christmas countdown begins
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

How to protect your kids and family from the flu as Christmas countdown begins

Flu cases are on the rise, and experts are sharing tips on how to protect your family from illness in the countdown to Christmas. According to the latest available Centers for…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025
Four died in ICE custody this week as 2025 deaths reach 20-year high
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

Four died in ICE custody this week as 2025 deaths reach 20-year high

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Four immigrants died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in the past week, according to the agency, as deaths in 2025 reached a two-decade high. The…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025
VIPA begins demolition of former Cancryn School in St. Thomas
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Education News

VIPA begins demolition of former Cancryn School in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority said its contractor has begun the demolition of the former Adelita Cancryn Junior High School property located along Veterans Drive in St.…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025
Partly sunny with a shower in our area this morning, high 87
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Partly sunny with a shower in our area this morning, high 87

Projections for the day: Limited to moderate risk of marine and coastal threats Frequent showers across the islands, with NO flooding risk Valid: December 22–26, 2025 (Week #52) * MARINE…
Posted by John McCarthy December 22, 2025
US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela

CARACAS (Reuters) — The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told Reuters today, in what would be the second such operation this…
Posted by John McCarthy December 21, 2025

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