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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Maduro offers to engage in direct talks with Trump envoy Grenell
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Maduro offers to engage in direct talks with Trump envoy Grenell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered to engage in direct talks with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump days after the first U.S. strike on a boat…
Posted by John McCarthy September 22, 2025
Mainly cloudy with a brief shower or two, high 92
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Mainly cloudy with a brief shower or two, high 92

Another Warm Day Ahead Yesterday’s weather repeats today! Expect: Hot Conditions: Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory from 10 AM – 4 PM (urban & coastal PR/USVI). Afternoon Showers &…
Posted by John McCarthy September 22, 2025
Previously convicted Haiti drug trafficker sentenced to prison in U.S., fined $1M
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Previously convicted Haiti drug trafficker sentenced to prison in U.S., fined $1M

He’s a previously convicted Haiti drug trafficker with contacts in Colombia and Venezuela who operated in the shadows to move drug loads from South America to the island of Hispaniola,…
Posted by John McCarthy September 21, 2025
The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds
Posted inBreaking News Business News Consumer News

The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds

The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost of groceries, a new poll finds, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President…
Posted by John McCarthy September 21, 2025
Murders, kidnappings and terrorism: The picture postcard Caribbean islands now a no-go for American tourists
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Murders, kidnappings and terrorism: The picture postcard Caribbean islands now a no-go for American tourists

There are at least three Caribbean islands American tourists are being steered away from due to crime and terrorism spiraling out of control. Most recently, Royal Caribbean announced on Wednesday…
Posted by John McCarthy September 21, 2025
Soldier raped children who were sleeping at Georgia military base, feds say
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Military News

Soldier raped children who were sleeping at Georgia military base, feds say

SAVANNAH, Georgia — A former Army soldier at Fort Stewart has been convicted of sexually abusing two children. These assaults happened while on duty at a United States military base…
Posted by John McCarthy September 21, 2025
Partly sunny with a passing shower or two, high 91
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Partly sunny with a passing shower or two, high 91

 Hot Sunday ahead! Expect dangerous heat across coastal/urban areas with heat indices reaching elevated to significant levels.   Extreme Heat Warning  and Heat Advisory are in effect for today. HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT…
Posted by John McCarthy September 21, 2025
No rush to scene after 911 calls. Lax BSO response detailed in Florida triple murders
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

No rush to scene after 911 calls. Lax BSO response detailed in Florida triple murders

As Mary Catherine Gingles was hunted down by her estranged husband brandishing a semiautomatic handgun equipped with a silencer, authorities say, several Broward Sheriff’s deputies were milling about just outside…
Posted by John McCarthy September 20, 2025
Colorado teen recalls moment sharks ripped off her leg one year after brutal attack in Caribbean
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Colorado teen recalls moment sharks ripped off her leg one year after brutal attack in Caribbean

BELIZE CITY — A Colorado teen who was viciously attacked by two sharks during a family vacation last year recalled the harrowing moment she realized she lost her leg. Annabelle Carlson was…
Posted by John McCarthy September 20, 2025
After diplomatic blitz on Ukraine and Gaza, Trump moves to passenger seat
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

After diplomatic blitz on Ukraine and Gaza, Trump moves to passenger seat

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pentagon officials sat down with a group of European diplomats in late August and delivered a stern message: The U.S. planned to cut off some security assistance to Latvia,…
Posted by John McCarthy September 20, 2025

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