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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
BY THE NUMBERS: 7 Ships, 2 Islands, 20,000 Visitors — A Historic Day in the USVI
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

BY THE NUMBERS: 7 Ships, 2 Islands, 20,000 Visitors — A Historic Day in the USVI

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — From the deep-water anchorage of St. Thomas to the historic pier of St. Croix, the U.S. Virgin Islands is currently hosting one of the most significant…
Posted by John McCarthy January 21, 2026
Naval might and luxury liners: A territory-wide look at the USVI’s busy harbors
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Naval might and luxury liners: A territory-wide look at the USVI’s busy harbors

ST. CROIX & ST. THOMAS, USVI — The U.S. Virgin Islands has officially become the busiest hub in the Caribbean this week. From the historic pier in Frederiksted to the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 21, 2026
VIPD seeking public assistance to locate missing Dominican woman
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Community Affairs

VIPD seeking public assistance to locate missing Dominican woman

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating 56-year-old Andrea Severino Santos, also known as "Wanda," who has been reported missing in the St.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 21, 2026
ADVISORY: Cannabis and leisure travel in the USVI—What you need to know
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

ADVISORY: Cannabis and leisure travel in the USVI—What you need to know

ST. THOMAS / ST. CROIX / ST. JOHN — As the U.S. Virgin Islands prepares for the full rollout of its legal adult-use cannabis market in 2026, a dangerous "legal…
Posted by John McCarthy January 20, 2026
Behind the Badge: How CBP Intercepts Narcotics
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Behind the Badge: How CBP Intercepts Narcotics

When a flight from a "high-interest" hub like Miami lands at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, a specialized process begins long before the first passenger reaches the baggage claim. 1. The…
Posted by John McCarthy January 20, 2026
St. Thomian charged in $400,000 PPP loan fraud scheme involving “ghost” businesses
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St. Thomian charged in $400,000 PPP loan fraud scheme involving “ghost” businesses

CHRISTIANSTED — A 31-year-old man from St. Thomas appeared in federal court on Thursday to face multiple felony charges after investigators alleged he fraudulently obtained and spent over $400,000 in…
Posted by John McCarthy January 20, 2026
California man faces sentencing for smuggling 23 pounds of marijuana to St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

California man faces sentencing for smuggling 23 pounds of marijuana to St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — A 25-year-old California man is awaiting federal sentencing after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges following his arrest at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix. United…
Posted by John McCarthy January 20, 2026
OP-ED: The $112,000 price of broken promises
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OP-ED: The $112,000 price of broken promises

By Virgin Islands Free Press Editorial Board In the bureaucracy of the U.S. Virgin Islands, numbers often lose their meaning. But this week, Attorney General Gordon Rhea provided one that…
Posted by John McCarthy January 20, 2026
STX MORGUE UPDATE: AG Rhea promises April opening, cites $112K in transfer costs
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STX MORGUE UPDATE: AG Rhea promises April opening, cites $112K in transfer costs

KINGSHILL — Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea has issued a detailed response to Senator Kenneth L. Gittens, providing a roadmap for the restoration of forensic services on St. Croix and…
Posted by John McCarthy January 20, 2026
BREAKING: VIPD issues urgent wanted alert for St. Croix Man
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Police News

BREAKING: VIPD issues urgent wanted alert for St. Croix Man

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 40-year-old Terrance Vidale, who was last seen late Monday morning on St. Croix. Last Known Sightings…
Posted by John McCarthy January 20, 2026

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