Sapphire Beach – Virgin Islands Free Press

Alert federal marshal spots wanted Delaware man at St. Thomas beach bar

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Delaware man wanted for forgery was arrested last week after an alert federal marshal spotted him at a bar on Sapphire Beach in St. Thomas on…

John McCarthy October 15, 2024

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Vehicle strikes utility pole in St. Thomas leaving hundreds without electricity, WAPA says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Hundreds were without electricity in Tutu this morning after a vehicle collided with a utility pole this morning, causing widespread power outages in St. Thomas. Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy March 4, 2024

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Tourist From Florida Drowns At Sapphire Beach On Friday Afternoon, Witnesses Say

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating a possible drowning at Sapphire Beach in St. Thomas on Friday afternoon. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to Sapphire Beach in reference…

John McCarthy July 6, 2021

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Young Teacher With Amnesia Like Jason Bourne Character Disappeared On St. Thomas Last Month And Hasn’t Been Found After Hurricane Maria

MISSING EIGHT DAYS AFTER HURRICANE IRMA: HANNAH UPP CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- A young schoolteacher with a rare form of amnesia is feared dead after she disappeared in St. Thomas last…

John McCarthy October 12, 2017