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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Man recently freed from prison holds 2 women captive and rapes them
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Man recently freed from prison holds 2 women captive and rapes them

TAMPA — A convicted sex offender who was recently released from a 17-year prison sentence fled his halfway house and repeatedly sexually assaulted two women until each escaped, Florida authorities…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2025
Badly decomposed body found in home for sale during walkthrough
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Badly decomposed body found in home for sale during walkthrough

DAYTON — Two people discovered badly decomposed human remains while doing a walkthrough of a home for sale in Ohio, police told news outlets. The prospective homebuyers went to check…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2025
Venezuela activates 284 ‘battle fronts’ amid rising tensions with Washington
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Venezuela activates 284 ‘battle fronts’ amid rising tensions with Washington

Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro announced a sweeping military mobilization he is calling Plan Independencia 200 in response to the large concentration of U.S. naval forces near the country’s shores ordered…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2025
Man last seen leaving hotel is found dead in river, Pennsylvania police say
Posted inBreaking News National News Police News

Man last seen leaving hotel is found dead in river, Pennsylvania police say

PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania man was found dead in a river after officials say he was last seen leaving a hotel. Stephen Williams was last seen leaving a downtown Pittsburgh…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2025
Popular musician dies after being taken off life-support following crash
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Environmental News

Popular musician dies after being taken off life-support following crash

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man critically injured in a car crash on Rhymer Highway Monday night on St. Thomas was removed from life-sustaining treatment Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. Jeavon Sasso,…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2025
Her age — and maybe her name — are mysteries, but this girl could be North Korea’s next leader
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

Her age — and maybe her name — are mysteries, but this girl could be North Korea’s next leader

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Likely in her early teens and bearing a close resemblance to her mother, the daughter of North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is increasingly viewed as the…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2025
Variable clouds with a stray shower, high 92
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Variable clouds with a stray shower, high 92

Very hot temperatures are expected to prevail during the upcoming days across the local islands. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for the coastal and urban areas of Puerto…
Posted by John McCarthy September 11, 2025
Kertis Tonge Jr. convicted of murder
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Kertis Tonge Jr. convicted of murder

KINGSHILL - Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea announced Wednesday that a juryconvicted 34-year-old Kertis Tonge, Jr. of Murder in the First Degree, Murder in the SecondDegree, Assault in…
Posted by John McCarthy September 10, 2025
Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah event
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Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah event

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck on Wednesday at an event at a…
Posted by John McCarthy September 10, 2025
Home Depot employee accused of stealing $2,321.15 from the store
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Home Depot employee accused of stealing $2,321.15 from the store

CHRISTIANSTED — A Home Depot employee on St. Croix is accused of stealing $2,321.15 from the Barren Spot store, authorities said. Stefanie Matthew, 25, was arrested and charged with grand…
Posted by John McCarthy September 10, 2025

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