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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Trump tariff tiff: U.S. terminates all trade talks with Canada over Reagan TV ad
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Trump tariff tiff: U.S. terminates all trade talks with Canada over Reagan TV ad

Ontario Premier Doug Ford clapped back Friday at President Donald Trump for terminating all trade negotiations with Canada over an ad that Ford’s province has been running in the United States featuring…
Posted by John McCarthy October 24, 2025
US strike against alleged drug vessel in Caribbean kills six, Pentagon says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

US strike against alleged drug vessel in Caribbean kills six, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A U.S. strike against an alleged drug vessel killed six suspected "narco-terrorists" in the Caribbean, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday, the latest operation in…
Posted by John McCarthy October 24, 2025
Another US strike in Caribbean targets alleged drug-running boat, killing 6, Hegseth says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Another US strike in Caribbean targets alleged drug-running boat, killing 6, Hegseth says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has conducted its 10th strike on a suspected drug-running boat, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday, blaming the Tren de Aragua gang for operating the vessel…
Posted by John McCarthy October 24, 2025
Former employee accused of pocketing $5,000 from Home Depot
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Former employee accused of pocketing $5,000 from Home Depot

KINGSHILL — A former Home Depot employee has been arrested after she allegedly admitted to pocketing at least $5,000.00 from her cash register, authorities said. Melina Figueroa was arrested and…
Posted by John McCarthy October 24, 2025
Florida mall heist: Thieves cut hole in mall roof, steal $50,000 in sneakers
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Florida mall heist: Thieves cut hole in mall roof, steal $50,000 in sneakers

Thieves took "Just Do It" to a whole new level. Masked robbers cut a hole in the concrete roof of a Florida mall before dropping in to steal 400 to…
Posted by John McCarthy October 24, 2025
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says
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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning…
Posted by John McCarthy October 24, 2025
Tropical Storm Melissa stationary in the Caribbean as forecasters warn it will quickly intensify
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

Tropical Storm Melissa stationary in the Caribbean as forecasters warn it will quickly intensify

SAN JUAN, (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa was nearly stationary in the central Caribbean early Friday, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane while unleashing catastrophic…
Posted by John McCarthy October 24, 2025
Tomorrow: cloudy with a couple of showers, high 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Tomorrow: cloudy with a couple of showers, high 88

Showers and thunderstorms will continue across the islands, increasing the flooding threat. If driving, be prepared to see puddles cover the road, reduce your visibility, and lightning are likely throughout…
Posted by John McCarthy October 24, 2025
Chauncey Billups allegedly tipped off NBA gambling ring Trail Blazers planned to tank upcoming game: feds
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Chauncey Billups allegedly tipped off NBA gambling ring Trail Blazers planned to tank upcoming game: feds

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups apparently leaked insider info to gamblers that his team was planning to tank so they could place bets and win big, federal court…
Posted by John McCarthy October 23, 2025
Cops launch appeal to ID shooter at Four Winds Plaza
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Cops launch appeal to ID shooter at Four Winds Plaza

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person of interest depicted in the photograph above. This individual is wanted in…
Posted by John McCarthy October 23, 2025

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