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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela
Posted inBreaking News British Virgin Islands News Military News

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s most advanced aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday in a display of U.S. military power, raising questions about what the new influx of troops…
Posted by John McCarthy November 16, 2025
Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit

LONDON (Reuters) — A delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission will hold talks this week with officials and politicians in Britain on addressing the historical injustices of slavery…
Posted by John McCarthy November 16, 2025
Cops arrest 1 linked to SUV’s seizure with gun, drugs, drug paraphernalia
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Cops arrest 1 linked to SUV’s seizure with gun, drugs, drug paraphernalia

CHRISTIANSTED — One man was arrested linked to a cache of guns and drugs discovered inside an SUV seized at a gas station on St. Croix, authorities said. Lloyd Ferdinand,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 16, 2025
CIB probes ‘suspicious death’ in South Grapetree, VIPD says
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Crime News

CIB probes ‘suspicious death’ in South Grapetree, VIPD says

EAST END, St. Croix — A 59-year-old woman was discovered dead under suspicious circumstances at a house in South Grapetree on St. Croix Friday evening, the Virgin Islands Police Department…
Posted by John McCarthy November 16, 2025
Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 88

Sunday, November 16, 2025 — Valid Monday–Friday Midweek Thunderstorms + All-Week Rip Current Hazards A weak trough and increased moisture will bring limited T-storm and flood risks Tuesday–Thursday. Expect isolated…
Posted by John McCarthy November 16, 2025
New U.S. visa rules spark fears of discrimination against the sick, overweight
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Health News

New U.S. visa rules spark fears of discrimination against the sick, overweight

A new U.S. directive that broadens how chronic illnesses are evaluated in immigration screenings prior to granting visas is raising concern among immigrant advocates and public health experts, who warn…
Posted by John McCarthy November 15, 2025
A town in southern Haiti mourns its own as it staggers from Hurricane Melissa’s blow
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

A town in southern Haiti mourns its own as it staggers from Hurricane Melissa’s blow

PETIT-GOÂVE, Haiti (AP) — Many in Petit-Goâve were asleep when La Digue river began to rise after midnight. By the time residents in the southern coastal town realized what was…
Posted by John McCarthy November 15, 2025
Russia temporarily suspends oil exports from Novorossiysk following Ukrainian attack
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

Russia temporarily suspends oil exports from Novorossiysk following Ukrainian attack

MOSCOW — A major oil terminal in the Russian port city of Novorossiysk in Krasnodar Krai temporarily suspended operations, approximately 2% of global exports, following Ukrainian attacks. Russia temporarily suspends…
Posted by John McCarthy November 15, 2025
Trump officials hold meetings on Venezuela as military tensions rise
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Trump officials hold meetings on Venezuela as military tensions rise

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Senior Trump administration officials have held three meetings at the White House this week to discuss options for possible military operations in Venezuela, officials said on Friday,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 15, 2025
Help cops find ‘Goldo’ Ayala wanted for gun crime on St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Crime News

Help cops find ‘Goldo’ Ayala wanted for gun crime on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help today to find a wanted man on St. Croix. Joshawn "Goldo" Ayala, 23, is wanted for carrying a firearm openly or concealed, the Virgin…
Posted by John McCarthy November 15, 2025

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