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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.
History Unearthed: Stunning ‘Chaney’ Discovery at Gallows Bay
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History Unearthed: Stunning ‘Chaney’ Discovery at Gallows Bay

CHRISTIANSTED — Gallows Bay continues to reveal the deep history of St. Croix. This week, a walk through the area turned up a remarkable double-sided fragment of "Chaney"—specifically a 19th-century…
Posted by John McCarthy March 3, 2026
Traffic Stop Near Vendors Plaza Leads to Felony Gun Arrest ⚖️
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Traffic Stop Near Vendors Plaza Leads to Felony Gun Arrest ⚖️

ST. THOMAS — A routine traffic stop for a minor equipment violation resulted in a felony weapons arrest Friday morning on Veterans Drive. The Traffic Stop 🚔 On February 27,…
Posted by John McCarthy March 2, 2026
Robbery Arrest at Estate Castle Coakley Business ⚖️
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Robbery Arrest at Estate Castle Coakley Business ⚖️

ST. CROIX — A 31-year-old man is in custody after allegedly robbing and strangling a woman at a local bar and restaurant early Monday morning. The Virgin Islands Police Department…
Posted by John McCarthy March 2, 2026
THE VERDICT IS IN: THE DIGNITY OF ST. CROIX DEMANDS THE REMOVAL OF THE ABRAMSON NAME
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THE VERDICT IS IN: THE DIGNITY OF ST. CROIX DEMANDS THE REMOVAL OF THE ABRAMSON NAME

FREDERIKSTED — The people have spoken, and the message to the "comfortable" status quo is loud, clear, and unyielding. Following the St. Croix Sun’s recent deep dive into the "structural…
Posted by John McCarthy March 1, 2026
CYBER-GRID STX: What if Elon Musk Targeted WAPA for a ‘DOGE’ Audit?
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CYBER-GRID STX: What if Elon Musk Targeted WAPA for a ‘DOGE’ Audit?

ST. CROIX — What happens when a "First Principles" disruptor meets a legacy utility buried in "objective billing fiction"? We imagine a St. Croix where Elon Musk brings his "hardcore"…
Posted by John McCarthy February 28, 2026
GRID ON THE BRINK: Why ‘Minor’ Line Outages are Crippling the USVI
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GRID ON THE BRINK: Why ‘Minor’ Line Outages are Crippling the USVI

CHRISTIANSTED — While the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) touts "infrastructure progress" and new composite poles, residents across St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Water Island are…
Posted by John McCarthy February 28, 2026
Kingshill Court Report: Advice of Rights & Sentencings for Feb. 27, 2026
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Kingshill Court Report: Advice of Rights & Sentencings for Feb. 27, 2026

ST. CROIX — While much of the town’s attention is on high-profile violence, the Superior Court at Kingshill remains busy with a range of domestic, property, and firearm cases that…
Posted by John McCarthy February 27, 2026
John Abramson IV Arrested for Frederiksted Shootout
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John Abramson IV Arrested for Frederiksted Shootout

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department has arrested 18-year-old John Abramson IV in connection with a violent gun battle that erupted on Queen Street earlier this month. The Incident:…
Posted by John McCarthy February 27, 2026
Advice of Rights Held for First-Degree Murder and Attempted Murder Suspect
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Advice of Rights Held for First-Degree Murder and Attempted Murder Suspect

KINGSHILL — A heavy criminal docket met the Superior Court this morning as several high-profile Advice of Rights hearings were conducted. The most serious matter involved Clifton R. Jacobs, who…
Posted by John McCarthy February 26, 2026
Superior Court Tackles Littering and Illegal Dumping on St. Croix Calendar
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Superior Court Tackles Littering and Illegal Dumping on St. Croix Calendar

ST. CROIX — The Superior Court of the Virgin Islands held a dedicated Citation Calendar this morning to address a wave of waste management violations across the island. Presided over…
Posted by John McCarthy February 26, 2026

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