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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
76-year-old lottery player becomes millionaire in Michigan. ‘I was so happy’
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76-year-old lottery player becomes millionaire in Michigan. ‘I was so happy’

ALGONAC, Michigan — A 76-year-old man won a huge lottery jackpot in Michigan. The St. Clair County man said he is looking forward to retiring after winning a $1.35 million…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2025
Woman found dead in ravine in 1998 identified but mystery remains
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Woman found dead in ravine in 1998 identified but mystery remains

EL CAJON, California — For decades, a woman found dead in a California ravine posed a mystery. But now, the woman’s family has some answers; she has been identified as…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2025
Man who faked injury to gain entry to old man’s home, then ‘beat him unconscious,’ now faces murder charge
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Man who faked injury to gain entry to old man’s home, then ‘beat him unconscious,’ now faces murder charge

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man is accused of feigning an injury in order to gain entrance to an old man's home and beat him viciously, authorities said. Travis Lawrence,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2025
Video shows Lowanya Durant coldcocking man in Tutu Park Mall
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Video shows Lowanya Durant coldcocking man in Tutu Park Mall

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Video surveillance footage allowed police to make an arrest in an assault case where a man's face was altered after being brutally attacked by a woman in…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2025
Jesus, not Virgin Mary, saved the world, Vatican says
Posted inBreaking News International News

Jesus, not Virgin Mary, saved the world, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) — Jesus may have heard words of wisdom from his mother Mary, but she did not help him save the world from damnation, the Vatican said on…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2025
Coach accused of sexually assaulting teen in a car outside admin building
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

Coach accused of sexually assaulting teen in a car outside admin building

ALVARADO, Texas —A former teacher and coach is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old Texas student in his car outside the district's administration building, Alvarado Police say. According to…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2025
Movie cash circulating in the Florida Keys, sheriff’s office warns
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Entertainment News

Movie cash circulating in the Florida Keys, sheriff’s office warns

MARATHON — Fake money that was made for movie productions is circulating throughout the Florida Keys, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. The $100 bills look real at first…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2025
Patch of drier air moves in, limiting rain showers
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Patch of drier air moves in, limiting rain showers

Today St. Croix will be partly sunny with a shower in spots this morning, AccuWeather said. High 87. Tonight St. Croix will experience mainly clear conditions and a low of…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2025
Help cops find Nia Cruz-Watts wanted for contempt of court on St. Croix
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Help cops find Nia Cruz-Watts wanted for contempt of court on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police on St. Croix are asking for your help tonight to find a wanted fugitive from justice. Nia A. Cruz-Watts, 37, of Catherine's Rest, is wanted for contempt…
Posted by John McCarthy November 3, 2025
Boyfriend loses his cool when questioned about A/C use, VIPD says
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Boyfriend loses his cool when questioned about A/C use, VIPD says

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man has been jailed after he allegedly lost his cool when his girlfriend questioned his air conditioning use, authorities said. Pedro Juan Figueroa, 34, was…
Posted by John McCarthy November 3, 2025

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