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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
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
USDA head says ‘everyone’ on SNAP will now have to reapply
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Health News

USDA head says ‘everyone’ on SNAP will now have to reapply

WASHINGTON (The Hill) — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said the Trump administration is planning to have all Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries reapply for the program due to alleged…
Posted by John McCarthy November 15, 2025
Georgia resident wins $980 million Mega Millions jackpot
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

Georgia resident wins $980 million Mega Millions jackpot

The Mega Millions is back down to $50 million with one lucky person in Georgia winning the $980 million jackpot November 14, after no one matched the winning numbers in the drawing Nov.…
Posted by John McCarthy November 15, 2025
Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — Baseball and bets go hand-in-hand in the Dominican Republic, where professional athletes, musicians and even legislators go public with their wagers. But for every legal bet in…
Posted by John McCarthy November 15, 2025
Partly sunny with a shower in spots this afternoon, high 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Partly sunny with a shower in spots this afternoon, high 88

A pre-frontal trough will maintain light winds and afternoon showers with a limited to elevated flood risk, the National Weather Service said. Tonight St. Croix can expect mainly clear conditions…
Posted by John McCarthy November 15, 2025
Epstein was texting Stacey Plaskett during 2019 hearing with Michael Cohen
Posted inBreaking News National News St. Thomas News

Epstein was texting Stacey Plaskett during 2019 hearing with Michael Cohen

Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show the convicted sex offender appeared to be texting with a member of Congress during a 2019 House hearing with Michael Cohen, Donald…
Posted by John McCarthy November 15, 2025
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
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Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday rolled back tariffs on dozens of food products, including such staples as beef, tomatoes and bananas, in the face of growing…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
Emails reveal Epstein’s network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Emails reveal Epstein’s network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status

By the time Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl, he had established an enormous network of wealthy and influential friends. Emails made public this week…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
Weapons makers have ‘conned’ US military into buying expensive equipment, Army Secretary says
Posted inBreaking News Business News Military News

Weapons makers have ‘conned’ US military into buying expensive equipment, Army Secretary says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Large defense companies have "conned" the U.S. military into buying expensive equipment when cheaper commercial options would have been available, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said. Government…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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