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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Clouds breaking for some sun, occasional rain this morning, high 86
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Clouds breaking for some sun, occasional rain this morning, high 86

Happy Monday! Expect variable weather conditions today! An increase in moisture will drive showers and cloudiness across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico throughout the day, the National Weather…
Posted by John McCarthy December 15, 2025
Unsuccessful senatorial candidate found dead at home on St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Police News

Unsuccessful senatorial candidate found dead at home on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED – The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating the death of an adult male discovered in the Flamboyant area of Estate Mahogany on St. Croix. On Sunday, December 14,…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2025
Urgent Recall: Lead contamination in Town Food saucepans
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Health News

Urgent Recall: Lead contamination in Town Food saucepans

Consumers across the United States should take note of a recent recall that could have serious health implications. Town Food Service Equipment Co., Inc., based in Brooklyn, NY, has announced…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2025
Female teacher, 43, who bombarded underage schoolgirl with texts saying ‘can’t wait for a cuddle’ and ‘you’re mine’ is fired
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

Female teacher, 43, who bombarded underage schoolgirl with texts saying ‘can’t wait for a cuddle’ and ‘you’re mine’ is fired

LONDON — A female teacher who bombarded an underage schoolgirl with sexual messages has been struck off for life. Food technology teacher Miss Lianne Barclay, 43, told the teen that she "can't…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2025
There’s growing push for Michigan to fire AD Warde Manuel
Posted inBreaking News National News Sports News

There’s growing push for Michigan to fire AD Warde Manuel

With Sherrone Moore officially fired, all the frustration in Ann Arbor has been diverted over to Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel. After two full seasons as the head coach of…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2025
Lula, Maduro spoke about situation in Caribbean, South America, Brazil’s government says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Lula, Maduro spoke about situation in Caribbean, South America, Brazil’s government says

BRASILIA (Reuters) — Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke last week with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro about the situation in the Caribbean and South America, the Brazilian…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2025
Hunger and makeshift shelters persist in north Caribbean nearly 2 months after Hurricane Melissa
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Hunger and makeshift shelters persist in north Caribbean nearly 2 months after Hurricane Melissa

PETIT GOÂVE, Haiti (AP) — Amizia Renotte sat on a broken piece of concrete and pointed to a large pile of dirt where her house once stood before the outer…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2025
A new federal report scrutinizes Puerto Rico’s tax incentives luring wealthy Americans
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

A new federal report scrutinizes Puerto Rico’s tax incentives luring wealthy Americans

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico tax incentives that have lured thousands of rich Americans to the U.S. territory for over a decade are under scrutiny after federal legislators released…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2025
Mostly sunny and windy, high 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Mostly sunny and windy, high 88

Sunday Forecast: Fair Weather Ahead! We are expecting fair weather and drier conditions across the islands today, the National Weather Service said. Enjoy the beautiful day! Hazardous marine conditions will…
Posted by John McCarthy December 14, 2025
US seized tanker near Venezuela just as warrant was set to expire, court document shows
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

US seized tanker near Venezuela just as warrant was set to expire, court document shows

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. government carried out its seizure of the M/T Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday just as a judge-signed warrant was set to expire, according to…
Posted by John McCarthy December 13, 2025

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