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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Curacao and Suriname move closer to historic World Cup qualification
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Entertainment News

Curacao and Suriname move closer to historic World Cup qualification

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao (AP) — Richonell Margaret scored twice in two-minute span in the second half on Thursday as Suriname defeated El Salvador 4-0 in CONCACAF qualifying to move closer to…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
Weekend hazard risks – lightning, flooding and rip currents
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Weekend hazard risks – lightning, flooding and rip currents

Nov 14, 2025 Weekend Hazard Risks — Lightning • Flooding • Rip Currents Heads up this weekend! Isolated thunderstorms , localized flooding Saturday , ponding Sunday , and possible rip…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
St. Thomas restaurant provides free meals amid SNAP benefits suspension
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Humanitarian News

St. Thomas restaurant provides free meals amid SNAP benefits suspension

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As the U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP suspension continues to affect thousands of households, local restaurant St. Thomas Social has launched a community initiative providing free community meals to residents…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
‘Operation Dirtbag’: Florida and feds nab over 200 sex offenders in immigration roundup
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

‘Operation Dirtbag’: Florida and feds nab over 200 sex offenders in immigration roundup

State and federal authorities in Florida have arrested over 200 people convicted of sex crimes who were unlawfully in the United States — the latest collaboration between the Trump and…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
Armed robbery at The Palms Hotel under scrutiny
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Armed robbery at The Palms Hotel under scrutiny

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating an armed robbery attempt that occurred at a hotel on St. Croix nearly one week ago, authorities said today. On November 7, 2025, at approximately…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
US military carried out 20th strike on alleged drug boats, killing 4, CNN says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

US military carried out 20th strike on alleged drug boats, killing 4, CNN says

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Pentagon conducted its 20th strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat earlier this week, a Defense Department official said Thursday. “The strike occurred in the Caribbean and four narco-terrorists…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain
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US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. government is due to lumber back to life today after the longest shutdown in U.S. history snarled air traffic, cut food assistance to low-income Americans…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
VIDE hosts inaugural ‘Y.E.S. HBCU Football Classic’
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Sports News

VIDE hosts inaugural ‘Y.E.S. HBCU Football Classic’

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is proud to host the “Y.E.S. HBCU Football Classic,” an exciting showcase of collegiate athletic talent and educational engagement. The Classic will feature…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
Rubio dismisses criticism of U.S. Caribbean strikes at G7 meeting
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Rubio dismisses criticism of U.S. Caribbean strikes at G7 meeting

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Canada (Reuters) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday pushed back against criticism from some U.S. allies over the legality of the U.S. strikes in the Caribbean,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025
TOP Skills that Keep You on Top of Your Tongits Card Game
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TOP Skills that Keep You on Top of Your Tongits Card Game

The Tongits card game has long been part of Filipino culture, but its leap to digital platforms like Tongits Go, Tongits Online, and GameZone Casino has changed the way players…
Posted by John McCarthy November 13, 2025

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