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About John McCarthy
John F. McCarthy is a veteran journalist in the Caribbean, writing from the "Decision Space" where survival meets the surreal. His reporting steel was tempered by a lineage of legendary editors and broadcasters, including Ed Wynn Brant (The Bomb), Owen Eschenroder (Ann Arbor News), Lynelle Emanuel (BVI Beacon), and Charles Thanas (WSVI-TV). Alongside longtime colleague Kenneth C. "Casey" Clark, McCarthy has navigated the front lines of the territory’s history—from the 1997 volcanic "snow" to every major hurricane since Hugo. Known for leaning out of doorless helicopters to capture the "money shot," McCarthy now edits the V.I. Free Press, providing the essential link between the island's colonial past and its SpaceX future.
Biden declares emergency over lead in water in St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News National News

Biden declares emergency over lead in water in St. Croix

President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this week after tests on St. Croix revealed levels more than 100 times the limits…
Posted by John McCarthy November 23, 2023
St. Croix residents in affected areas warned not to brush teeth with potable water
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Health News

St. Croix residents in affected areas warned not to brush teeth with potable water

CHRISTIANSTED — The USVI Unified Command stressed today that St. Croix residents in affected areas should not brush their teeth with water suspected to contain high levels of lead and copper. On…
Posted by John McCarthy November 22, 2023
Health Department Encourages Residents To Get Flu Vaccine
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Health News

Health Department Encourages Residents To Get Flu Vaccine

CHRISTIANSTED —  As flu season approaches, the Department of Health is urging residents to prioritize their well-being by getting vaccinated against the flu virus, especially the elderly and young children…
Posted by John McCarthy November 22, 2023
Gang attack on Haitian hospital leads to a call for help and an unlikely triumph for police
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News

Gang attack on Haitian hospital leads to a call for help and an unlikely triumph for police

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — The bullets began piercing the windows of the hospital as women cradling young children ran from room to room searching for a safe place to hide while the…
Posted by John McCarthy November 22, 2023
Dominican Republic rains kill at least 21, displace thousands
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Entertainment News

Dominican Republic rains kill at least 21, displace thousands

SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) — Dominican Republic authorities on Sunday said at least 21 people have died after heavy rains the day before that have displaced thousands of residents. Over 13,000…
Posted by John McCarthy November 21, 2023
Man arrested after police chase leads to recovery of gun, ammunition
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Man arrested after police chase leads to recovery of gun, ammunition

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is facing charges in connection to a police chase that led to a gun and ammunition being found in his vehicle. Rashawn Jackson, 20,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 20, 2023
2 Men Injured in Shooting at Raphune Hill
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

2 Men Injured in Shooting at Raphune Hill

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police on St. Thomas are investigating after two men were injured in a shooting near Raphune Hill early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 3:00 a.m. when…
Posted by John McCarthy November 20, 2023
Police investigating after man shot dead near Rosie’s Bar In Frederiksted
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Police investigating after man shot dead near Rosie’s Bar In Frederiksted

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a man was shot dead near a bar in Frederiksted town late Sunday night. Jemmason B. Charles, 49, was positively identified by a family…
Posted by John McCarthy November 20, 2023
Two badly burned in 3-alarm structural fire after explosion in Tabor & Harmony
Posted inBreaking News Police News St. Thomas News

Two badly burned in 3-alarm structural fire after explosion in Tabor & Harmony

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two people were badly burned after an explosion caused a structural fire at a residence in Estate Tabor & Harmony in St. Thomas on Saturday morning, Virgin…
Posted by John McCarthy November 20, 2023
No Tsunami Threat Despite 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Near Anegada
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News British Virgin Islands News

No Tsunami Threat Despite 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Near Anegada

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — There is no tsunami threat for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico despite a 5.2 magnitude earthquake near the British Virgin Islands just hours ago.…
Posted by John McCarthy November 20, 2023

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