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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Royal Caribbean passenger who died on board cruise ship was served 33 drinks
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Consumer News

Royal Caribbean passenger who died on board cruise ship was served 33 drinks

A 35-year-old California man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship last year was served at least 33 alcoholic drinks at the ship's bar, his family claims in a lawsuit. Michael…
Posted by John McCarthy December 9, 2025
Fisticuffs at old folks home over food stamps, bank cards lands woman in jail
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Fisticuffs at old folks home over food stamps, bank cards lands woman in jail

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A woman faces assault charges after she allegedly punched a man in the face and threatened him with a knife to bully him into turning over an…
Posted by John McCarthy December 9, 2025
Sexagenarian accused of damaging gas station customer service window
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Sexagenarian accused of damaging gas station customer service window

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas sexagenarian stands accused of damaging a gas station's customer service window, authorities confirmed. George Penn, 61, was arrested and charged with destruction of property…
Posted by John McCarthy December 9, 2025
Help cops find Joi Thomas-Lewis on St. Croix
Posted inBreaking News Community Affairs Police News

Help cops find Joi Thomas-Lewis on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are asking for your help to find a "missing person" on St. Croix. Joi Thomas-Lewis is currently being sought by the Virgin Islands Police Department. Thomas-Lewis is…
Posted by John McCarthy December 9, 2025
Family of Trinidadian man killed in US strike demands proof of drug trafficking
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Family of Trinidadian man killed in US strike demands proof of drug trafficking

LAS CUEVAS, Trinidad (Reuters) — Relatives of a Trinidadian man who say he was killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean this week are demanding…
Posted by John McCarthy December 9, 2025
President Trump’s contempt shocks the country’s largest Somali community
Posted inBreaking News National News

President Trump’s contempt shocks the country’s largest Somali community

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Even for a president who has long made clear he’s no fan of Somalia, the latest round of White House contempt was a shock Wednesday in the…
Posted by John McCarthy December 9, 2025
Partly cloudy with a shower in spots late, low 75
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Partly cloudy with a shower in spots late, low 75

Shower interruptions will continue across the U.S. Virgin Islands and eastern Puerto Rico throughout the morning, the National Weather Service said. The showers will increase the chance of water pooling…
Posted by John McCarthy December 9, 2025
Ex-missionary from Ohio charged with sexually abusing 4 children in Haiti
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Ex-missionary from Ohio charged with sexually abusing 4 children in Haiti

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former missionary with an Ohio-based ministry has been indicted on federal charges of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with four different minors in Haiti over…
Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2025
Bottle, knife assault leads to couple’s arrest on domestic violence charges
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Bottle, knife assault leads to couple’s arrest on domestic violence charges

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police were called to a St. Thomas couple's residence to investigate a reported knife assault. Milord Medzar, 27, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault-domestic violence, disturbance…
Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2025
Suspect charged after string of car thefts
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Suspect charged after string of car thefts

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A teenager was arrested following a police chase involving stolen vehicles. Janijah Benjamin, 18, was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, grand larceny and…
Posted by John McCarthy December 8, 2025

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