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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Woman pestered by entitled dad on flight for refusing to swap her aisle seat for his middle seat says she got a delightful surprise
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

Woman pestered by entitled dad on flight for refusing to swap her aisle seat for his middle seat says she got a delightful surprise

A woman who went viral after tweeting about an unpleasant experience she had on a flight has revealed that she made a tidy sum of money from the controversy and…
Posted by John McCarthy January 5, 2026
Edwardo Garcia Jr. hears charges against him after DV shooting
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Edwardo Garcia Jr. hears charges against him after DV shooting

KINGSHILL — Superior Court Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross is scheduled to see two defendants in her courtroom in Estate Kingshill on  St. Croix this morning: Edwardo Garcia Jr. is scheduled for an…
Posted by John McCarthy January 5, 2026
Increasing cloudiness with a couple of brief showers late this morning, high 87
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Increasing cloudiness with a couple of brief showers late this morning, high 87

January 5, 2026 Finishing up preparations for Three Kings Eve? Be aware of increased activity of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening across the region. Don't forget your…
Posted by John McCarthy January 5, 2026
Winter storm warning announced as 39 inches of snow, ‘hazardous’ winds threaten
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News National News

Winter storm warning announced as 39 inches of snow, ‘hazardous’ winds threaten

The Riverton, Wyoming office of the National Weather Service is calling for dangerous weather to hit the area in the coming days. A winter storm warning is in effect through…
Posted by John McCarthy January 4, 2026
Mock house, CIA source and Special Forces: The US operation to capture Maduro
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Mock house, CIA source and Special Forces: The US operation to capture Maduro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — At 4:21 on Saturday morning, President Donald Trump sent a message on his Truth Social platform: the United States had carried out a daring mission to capture…
Posted by John McCarthy January 4, 2026
Marella Discovery docked at the Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix today
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Marella Discovery docked at the Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix today

Today, Sunday, January 4, 2026, the cruise ship docked at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility in Frederiksted, St. Croix, is the Marella Discovery. The ship arrived at approximately 8:00…
Posted by John McCarthy January 4, 2026
Venezuelan president Maduro arrives in New York to face criminal charges
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Venezuelan president Maduro arrives in New York to face criminal charges

NEW YORK (WABC) — Nicolas Maduro was handcuffed and shackled as he touched American soil at Stewart Airport in Orange County, New York. Maduro was flown by helicopter to the West…
Posted by John McCarthy January 4, 2026
Partly sunny and fair conditions, high 88
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Partly sunny and fair conditions, high 88

Early Week Weather Watch An upper-level trough may boost showers & thunderstorms across PR/USVI Mon–Tue A downpour in high levels could increase rainfall and thunderstorms Mon-Mar. What to know Possible…
Posted by John McCarthy January 4, 2026
Condemnation and applause in Latin America after US seizes Venezuela’s Maduro
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Condemnation and applause in Latin America after US seizes Venezuela’s Maduro

SAO PAULO (Reuters) — Latin American leaders were divided between condemnation and jubilation in the wake of a surprise attack on Venezuela early on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump…
Posted by John McCarthy January 4, 2026
US lifts Caribbean airspace curbs after attack on Venezuela
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

US lifts Caribbean airspace curbs after attack on Venezuela

SAN JUAN (Reuters) — The United States has advised airlines its Caribbean airspace curbs will expire at midnight EST (0500 GMT) and flights could resume as schedules are quickly updated,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 4, 2026

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