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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is detained in New York on parole violation claims
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Entertainment News

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is detained in New York on parole violation claims

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine tried unsuccessfully Tuesday to persuade a federal judge not to send him to jail, calling him “bro” and insisting he never meant to violate the…
Posted by John McCarthy October 30, 2024
Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris
Posted inBreaking News National News Territorial Affairs

Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris

NEW YORK (AP) — In the shadow of the White House, seven days before the final votes of the 2024 election are cast, Kamala Harris vowed to put country over party and…
Posted by John McCarthy October 30, 2024
Cars burned and police attacked in new protests on French island of Martinique
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Cars burned and police attacked in new protests on French island of Martinique

FORT-DE-FRANCE — Protesters torched cars and attacked police in a new night of trouble on the French Caribbean island of Martinique, the local government said on Tuesday, as violent demonstrations over rising…
Posted by John McCarthy October 30, 2024
Heavy rains expected across the USVI and Puerto Rico starting soon
Posted inBreaking News British Virgin Islands News Caribbean News

Heavy rains expected across the USVI and Puerto Rico starting soon

SAN JUAN — As model guidance has consistently indicated, we are now experiencing a transition into a wetter and more unstable weather pattern, evident in today’s shower and thunderstorm activity,…
Posted by John McCarthy October 29, 2024
Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian’s comments
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian’s comments

SAN JUAN — Roberto González Nieves, archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, called on former President Trump to apologize personally for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke comparing Puerto Rico to “a floating island of…
Posted by John McCarthy October 29, 2024
Princess partners with Aristocrat Gaming
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Entertainment News

Princess partners with Aristocrat Gaming

MIAMI — Princess Cruises has announced a partnership with Aristocrat Gaming to elevate the gaming experience for guests aboard Princess ships, according to a press release. As part of this…
Posted by John McCarthy October 29, 2024
Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World Series
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World Series

NEW YORK (AP) — After all that buildup, it’s been all Dodgers so far. Freddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem…
Posted by John McCarthy October 29, 2024
Estate Thomas man charged with domestic violence
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Estate Thomas man charged with domestic violence

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested and charged with domestic violence assault after a woman said she was beaten by the suspect last month.  Mohammed J. Ahmad,…
Posted by John McCarthy October 29, 2024
Routine traffic stop yields arrest on gun charge
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Routine traffic stop yields arrest on gun charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was charged with illegal gun possession after a traffic stop yielded a firearm and drugs, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Antwon Hill,…
Posted by John McCarthy October 29, 2024
Cruise operators reap benefits of their own private islands
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Cruise operators reap benefits of their own private islands

MIAMI — Major cruise operators are steering their ships — and millions of dollars in investments — into their own private destinations packed with excursions, beaches, bars and restaurants. The…
Posted by John McCarthy October 29, 2024

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