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Virgin Islands National Park Service to Host ‘Resume Writing for Federal Jobs’ Public Session

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced a Public Session on ‘Resume Writing for Federal Jobs’ that will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, at the Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center in Cruz Bay, St. John.

Friends of VI National Park Opens Registration for 21st Annual Beach to Beach Power Swim

 One of the most beautiful swims in the world, the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park’s Beach to Beach Power Swim includes the beaches of Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Hawksnest Bay and Trunk Bay.

DPNR’S Historic Recovery Program Awards $1.9 M in Grants

Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources has announced the Virgin Islands State Historic Preservation Office’s (VISHPO) first round of historic recovery awards for qualified 2017 hurricanes Irma and Maria-damaged National Register Historic Sites in the territory.

Office of Congresswoman Plaskett to Host National Park Service Hall on St. John

The town hall will be held at 6 p.m. AST (5 p.m. EDT) on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at St. John Legislature Annex Building.

Registration Is Open for Friends of Virgin Islands National Park’s 10th ‘Paddle the Park’

Registration for Friends of Virgin Islands National Park’s “Paddle The Park” in Maho Bay on St. John is open. This fun stand-up paddle board race will take place on Sunday, Nov. 12, and will raise funds for Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park programs

National Park Service Awards $750,000 Grant to V.I. Architecture Center for Built Heritage and Crafts

The Old Barracks Property is a contributing structure of the Christiansted National Historic District. 

Plaskett Issues Statement on National Park Service’s Decision on Caneel Bay Redevelopment

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the National Park Service’s decision to redevelop Caneel Bay and its Finding of No Significant Impact for the Caneel Bay Area Redevelopment and Management Environmental Assessment.

Virgin Islands National Park Now Accepts Online Payments for Overnight Mooring Fees

Virgin Islands National Park has announced that mariners who use the park’s mooring system can now make their payments online.

Reminder for Virgin Islands National Park’s Cruz Bay Visitor Center and Bulkhead Repairs

On that day, a turbidity barrier will be installed from the National Park Service "pick up and drop off" bulkhead area.

NPS Offering Opportunity to Operate a Snorkel and Beach Business

The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a 10-year concessions opportunity for a Watersports contract located at Virgin Islands National Park, to provide snorkel and equipment rental and instruction at Trunk Bay Beach, St. John.

Virgin Islands National Park’s Cruz Bay Visitor Center and Bulkhead Repairs Continue

Projects will begin on May 2. The National Park Service thanks the public’s continued cooperation and understanding as these vital improvements are underway.

Liberty Foundation Joins Friends of VI National Park to Celebrate Earth Day

The organizations partnered to help promote environmental protection and education efforts in the territory

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park Offering Summer Jobs and College Scholarships

The Friends of Virgin Islands National Park is offering the Noble Samuel and Jeffrey Matheny scholarships to Virgin Islands youth for the 2023/24 academic year. 

National Park Service’s Applications Now Available for Summer 2023 Youth Conservation Corps

The dates of this summer's program are June 20-Aug. 4.  The crew will work 32 hours a week for $15/hour.

NPS Announces 2023 Storm Refuge Permitting Procedures for Hurricane Hole

A virtual drawing will be held for all open berths beginning at 9 a.m. on May 6. Completed applications must be provided to the NPS by May 4. 

V.I. National Park Hosting ‘Office Hours’ for Last Day of Caneel Bay Comment Period

Virgin Islands National Park will host “office hours” on St. John and St. Thomas on Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to make it easier for individuals to provide verbal or written comments about the Caneel Bay redevelopment project. No presentations are planned, and people can come and go during that time.

National Park Service Extends Public Comment on Exchange of St. John Land With USVI

The territory determined that the Catherineberg Estate is the preferred site on St. John for a new public school -- due to its central location along an existing roadway and its relatively gentle slopes -- in exchange for territory-owned Whistling Cay.

National Park Service Selects Key Managers to Advance Operations Beyond Hurricane Recovery

NPS has selected three park managers at Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument: Scott Simmons as the deputy superintendent, Ludric Smith as the division chief of Visitor and Resource Protection and Ahmad Toure as the division chief of Interpretation, Education and Volunteers.  

Virgin Islands National Park Updates Schedule for Ongoing Marine Repairs

The National Park Service began bulkhead repairs, pier replacement and creek dredging by its Cruz Bay Visitor Center during the first week of February. reparir projects will move into a full closure of the area from April 25 through mid-August.

National Park Service to Hold Public Meetings on Caneel Bay Redevelopment Plan

NPS welcomes the public’s comments and input during these in-person meetings. 

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