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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Bryan touts new airlift to the USVI, income tax refund payouts and more
Posted inBreaking News Business News Government House News

Bryan touts new airlift to the USVI, income tax refund payouts and more

CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s Government House Weekly Press Briefing, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. delivered several important updates from Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and welcomed Department of Public Works Commissioner Derek…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2025
NJ teacher accused of sexually assaulting teen student multiple times — including in his car
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

NJ teacher accused of sexually assaulting teen student multiple times — including in his car

A New Jersey high school teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a student on multiple times earlier this year — including in his car. Julie Rizzitello, who resigned from her position…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2025
Take a first look at the new Harry Potter as HBO begins filming series
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

Take a first look at the new Harry Potter as HBO begins filming series

HBO has officially started production on the highly anticipated “Harry Potter” TV series adaption, the network announced Monday, also revealing a first look at the titular character. The photo released by…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2025
Woman goes live on Facebook as she threatens employer with loaded gun
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Woman goes live on Facebook as she threatens employer with loaded gun

CHICAGO — A distraught employee went live on Facebook as she pointed a loaded gun at her bosses, Illinois officials said. Imani Nickson, 23, was initially meeting with the owners…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2025
Puerto Rican jet ski cocaine trafficker gets 10 years
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Puerto Rican jet ski cocaine trafficker gets 10 years

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A Puerto Rican native was sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking cocaine using a jet ski. Emanuel Rodriguez-Rodriguez, 34, was ordered to serve121 months in…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2025
Reality TV star charged with murder after her partner is found beheaded
Posted inBreaking News

Reality TV star charged with murder after her partner is found beheaded

Australian police have appealed for help to find the head of a man allegedly murdered by his partner, a former star in reality TV series "Beauty and the Geek Australia."…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2025
Two-thirds of the DOJ unit defending Trump policies in court have quit
Posted inBreaking News National News U.S. Department of Justice

Two-thirds of the DOJ unit defending Trump policies in court have quit

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. Justice Department unit charged with defending against legal challenges to signature Trump administration policies - such as restricting birthright citizenship and slashing funding to Harvard University -…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2025
Registered sex offender to walk free after elementary school kidnapping attempt, prosecutors say
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

Registered sex offender to walk free after elementary school kidnapping attempt, prosecutors say

AURORA — Prosecutors in Colorado plan to drop charges against a registered sex offender accused of trying to kidnap a child from an elementary school because he was found incompetent…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2025
St. Croix: Partly sunny, afternoon shower, high 90
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

St. Croix: Partly sunny, afternoon shower, high 90

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be partly sunny with a brief afternoon shower or two and a high of 90, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will experience partly cloudy…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2025
VIDE prepares for first day of school
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Education News

VIDE prepares for first day of school

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is excited to welcome students, parents, faculty, and staff to the 2025–2026 school year, officially beginning on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. With just…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2025

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