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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Search of accused shooter’s JFK apartment turns up gun, paraphernalia
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Search of accused shooter’s JFK apartment turns up gun, paraphernalia

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is facing a long list of charges after a search of his Richmond apartment turned up a gun and gun paraphernalia, authorities said. Waldo…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
U.S. launches Operation Southern Spear, unveiling new robotic fleet to target cartels
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

U.S. launches Operation Southern Spear, unveiling new robotic fleet to target cartels

The United States is launching a major new military and surveillance campaign in the Western Hemisphere, deploying an unprecedented mix of robotic air and sea vessels to counter Latin American…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
Fight in front of pub leaves one dead. Man arrested
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Fight in front of pub leaves one dead. Man arrested

GRESHAM — A fight outside a pub left one man fatally beaten, Oregon police said. On November 6, 35-year-old David Lomas was found unconscious in front of a “video lottery…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
Trip to get Shirley Temple 7Up ends with North Carolina man winning lottery prize
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

Trip to get Shirley Temple 7Up ends with North Carolina man winning lottery prize

GASTONIA — A craving for Shirley Temple 7Up – yes, it’s a thing– resulted in a local man winning six figures in the North Carolina Education Lottery. Albert Clinton Jr.…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
USS Lake Erie cruiser docked at the Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

USS Lake Erie cruiser docked at the Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix

USS Lake Erie (CG-70) is the U.S. Navy ship currently docked at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility in St. Croix as of today, the Virgin Islands Free Press can…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know

Six people have died due to a multistate outbreak of listeria linked to recalled prepared pasta meals sold at major grocery chains, including Albertsons, Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market and Trader Joe’s. The warning…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
Minnesota high school teacher charged with sexually assaulting student
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

Minnesota high school teacher charged with sexually assaulting student

ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota — A veteran English teacher at Mounds View High School has resigned and was due in Ramsey County District Court Thursday morning to face charges of sexually…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
Just 29% of Americans support US military killing drug suspects, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Military News

Just 29% of Americans support US military killing drug suspects, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Only 29% of Americans support using the U.S. military to kill suspected drug traffickers without a judge or court being involved, a rebuke of President Donald Trump's strikes in…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
Curacao and Suriname move closer to historic World Cup qualification
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Entertainment News

Curacao and Suriname move closer to historic World Cup qualification

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao (AP) — Richonell Margaret scored twice in two-minute span in the second half on Thursday as Suriname defeated El Salvador 4-0 in CONCACAF qualifying to move closer to…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025
Weekend hazard risks – lightning, flooding and rip currents
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Weekend hazard risks – lightning, flooding and rip currents

Nov 14, 2025 Weekend Hazard Risks — Lightning • Flooding • Rip Currents Heads up this weekend! Isolated thunderstorms , localized flooding Saturday , ponding Sunday , and possible rip…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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