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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
St. Thomas man faces charges for illegal tint
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

St. Thomas man faces charges for illegal tint

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop. Elijah Penn was arrested and charged with delaying and obstructing, as well as disobeying…
Posted by John McCarthy June 25, 2025
Hector Sankitts arrested in connection to double murder on Queen Street
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Hector Sankitts arrested in connection to double murder on Queen Street

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man is being held on a gun charge in connection to a double homicide on Queen Street in Frederiksted Town in February, authorities said. Hector…
Posted by John McCarthy June 25, 2025
St. Croix: Partly sunny, breezy, thunderstorm, high 90
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

St. Croix: Partly sunny, breezy, thunderstorm, high 90

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be partly sunny a d breezy with a thunderstorm in spots this morning and a high of 90, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will…
Posted by John McCarthy June 25, 2025
Woman who went viral for breastfeeding her husband reveals how she feels about it since she stopped nursing
Posted inBreaking News Health News International News

Woman who went viral for breastfeeding her husband reveals how she feels about it since she stopped nursing

A mother who used to breastfeed her husband while she was also nursing her children has reflected on her unconventional show of affection 18 months after it went viral.  Rachel…
Posted by John McCarthy June 24, 2025
St. Croix woman gets 2.5 years for having machine gun
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

St. Croix woman gets 2.5 years for having machine gun

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix woman was ordered to serve two and a half years behind bars after being convicted on an illegal gun charge. Shabukah Bannis, 29, was sentenced…
Posted by John McCarthy June 24, 2025
Help cops find Lloyd Yarwood wanted for domestic violence on St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Help cops find Lloyd Yarwood wanted for domestic violence on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help to find a St. Croix man wanted for an act of domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said on Facebook. Lloyd "Mutch" Yarwood,…
Posted by John McCarthy June 24, 2025
Man gets stuck in chimney while trying to get his dog out of a locked building
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Police News

Man gets stuck in chimney while trying to get his dog out of a locked building

BRISTOL, Connecticut (AP) — Firefighters had to rescue a man who got stuck in the chimney of a Connecticut parks building while trying to retrieve his dog from a bathroom…
Posted by John McCarthy June 24, 2025
Shaky ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to hold
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

Shaky ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to hold

U.S. President Donald Trump claims a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was “in effect” today, after expressing deep frustration with both sides for violating the agreement he brokered. Israel earlier Tuesday accused Iran of…
Posted by John McCarthy June 24, 2025
Regional carrier Silver Airways says it’s shutting down operations
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Regional carrier Silver Airways says it’s shutting down operations

HOLLYWOOD, Florida (AP) — Regional carrier Silver Airways announced Wednesday it is shutting down operations after a failed attempt at restructuring through bankruptcy, leaving some passengers stranded at airports in…
Posted by John McCarthy June 24, 2025
St. Croix: Partly cloudy, breezy, thunderstorm, high 90
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

St. Croix: Partly cloudy, breezy, thunderstorm, high 90

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be partly cloudy and breezy with a thunderstorm in parts of the island this afternoon and a high of 90, AccuWeather said. Tonight St.…
Posted by John McCarthy June 24, 2025

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