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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
After a cloudy start, the sun returns, breezy this morning with a passing shower or two
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

After a cloudy start, the sun returns, breezy this morning with a passing shower or two

The arrival of a northwesterly swell will result hazardous seas and beaches through at least tomorrow, the National Weather Service said. Therefore, a Coastal Flood Advisory, a High Surf Advisory,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 17, 2025
St. Croix resident accused of ‘assaulting’ two men
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

St. Croix resident accused of ‘assaulting’ two men

KINGSHILL — A woman is accused of assaulting two men during a domestic disturbance on St. Croix Tuesday morning, authorities said. Lauren Rice, 36, was arrested and charged with third-degree…
Posted by John McCarthy December 16, 2025
Male ‘partner’ accuses Jared Beagles of physical abuse after sampling craft ‘beers’ on Christiansted Boardwalk
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Male ‘partner’ accuses Jared Beagles of physical abuse after sampling craft ‘beers’ on Christiansted Boardwalk

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man faces domestic violence charges after being accused of "destroying" his boyfriend's work uniform and "assaulting" him. court records show. Jared Beagles, of King Cross…
Posted by John McCarthy December 16, 2025
US military conducts 3 more alleged drug boat strikes in the Pacific, killing 8: SOUTHCOM
Posted inBreaking News Military News National News

US military conducts 3 more alleged drug boat strikes in the Pacific, killing 8: SOUTHCOM

U.S. Southern Command shared a video of the strikes on X Monday. The U.S. military said on Monday it struck three more alleged drug boats in the Eastern Pacific, leaving…
Posted by John McCarthy December 16, 2025
Two men and one woman face domestic violence charges; one woman on DUI
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Two men and one woman face domestic violence charges; one woman on DUI

KINGSHILL — Two men and one woman will hear a charge of domestic violence read to them in Superior Court on St. Croix this morning. Additionally one woman will appear…
Posted by John McCarthy December 16, 2025
Partly sunny with a stray shower this afternoon, high 86
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Partly sunny with a stray shower this afternoon, high 86

 Limited flooding and lightning risks today for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Some areas may experience localized flooding, slippery roads, and reduced visibility due to passing showers and…
Posted by John McCarthy December 16, 2025
US squeeze on Venezuela oil won’t create global crunch: Bousso  
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

US squeeze on Venezuela oil won’t create global crunch: Bousso  

LONDON (Reuters) — The United States' tightening grip on Venezuela’s oil exports could strangle the country's crude output and cut off President Nicolas Maduro's main economic lifeline, but it will…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2025
Famed director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer stabbed to death in their LA home
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Entertainment News

Famed director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer stabbed to death in their LA home

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, according to a statement from their family. Senior law…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2025
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force tanker
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force tanker

WILLEMSTAD (AP) — A JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker on Friday, and the…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2025
Puerto Rico governor signs bill that critics say will restrict access to public information
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News National News

Puerto Rico governor signs bill that critics say will restrict access to public information

SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González signed a polemic bill on Sunday that critics say is a blow to democracy and will make it more difficult to access public…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2025

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