Virgin Islands National Park News
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Public Meeting Follow-up for New Commercial Use Policy Meeting
November 6, 2024 | 5:00 pm
Virgin Islands National Park invites the local communities of St. John and St. Thomas to a public meeting to be held at the new Resources Management and Science conference room the evening of November 13, at 5:45 PM local time. This meeting’s topic is a follow up of the July 10 meeting about the new online Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) application process issued by National Park Service entities. Virgin Islands National Park will be putting the new CUA policy into effect in January 2025.
Ghana Museums and Monuments Board International Volunteer
November 5, 2024 | 5:43 pm
Virgin Islands National Park welcomes international volunteer Mr. Samuel Acquaah, head of Education Department of Ghana Museums and Monuments Board and Officer-in-Charge of the historic Christianborg Castle, or Osu Castle. He has worked for the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board for 13 years and managed Osu Castle for 8 years. Mr. Acquaah’s official position at Virgin Islands National Park is in the capacity of an International Volunteer-In-Parks (IVIP) in the park’s newly reorganized Volunteer-In-Parks (VIP) program. This cross-cultural professional development opportunity is the product of many months of work and collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Ghana, U.S. State Department, the National Park Service Office of International Affair, Virgin Islands National Park, and Christiansted National Historic Site.
Second Phase of Environmental Cleanup Work at Caneel Bay
November 1, 2024 | 8:41 am
Consistent with its goal of contributing to a safer, healthier environment for the local community, the National Park Service (NPS) has awarded a contract for the second phase of environmental cleanup work at the Caneel Bay Resort (Site).
Stabilizing the Historic Cinnamon Bay Danish Warehouse
October 29, 2024 | 9:39 am
Virgin Islands National Park, in partnership with the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC), is in the process of stabilizing the Cinnamon Bay Danish Warehouse. Thought to have been constructed in the late 17th century, it sustained significant damage during Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Virgin Islands National Park issues Request for Qualifications for potential operators of Caneel Bay lodging zone
October 22, 2024 | 2:27 pm
The National Park Service (NPS) today released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Caneel Bay Lodging Zone leasing opportunity at Virgin Islands National Park. Interested parties are invited to submit a summary of qualifications to rebuild, improve and operate overnight lodging accommodations and amenities at Caneel Bay, in accordance with National Park Service (NPS) policies. The RFQ is the prequalifying phase before Requests for Proposals (RFP) can be accepted by the NPS.
Virgin Islands National Park Announces Community Engagement Opportunity to Share General Park Updates
October 3, 2024 | 2:30 pm
Virgin Islands National Park will host a meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM as part of the park’s regularly scheduled public meetings. Topics include general park updates on Caneel Bay, Hassel Island, coral reefs, along with information on the Southern Evacuation Route Feasibility Study, Lameshur Road, water systems at Cinnamon and Trunk Bay, and stabilization of the Danish Warehouse. The meeting will be hosted in the Resource Management and Science (RMS) building conference room at Lind Point.
Virgin Islands National Park Announces Follow-up Public Meeting About Proposed Fee Changes
September 24, 2024 | 4:53 pm
Virgin Islands National Park will host a follow-up public meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM for an additional opportunity to discuss the park’s proposed increase in expanded amenity fees and new fees. The meeting will be hosted in the new Resource Management and Science (RMS) building conference room at Lind Point.
Virgin Islands National Park Announces Follow-up Public Meeting About Proposed Fee Changes
September 24, 2024 | 8:30 am
Virgin Islands National Park will host a follow-up public meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM for an additional opportunity to discuss the park’s proposed increase in expanded amenity fees and new fees. The meeting will be hosted in the new Resource Management and Science (RMS) building conference room at Lind Point.
Virgin Islands National Park Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Fee Changes
September 9, 2024 | 4:26 pm
Virgin Islands National Park is seeking public comments on proposed changes to current expanded amenity fees, and implementation of new fees at multiple facilities that may begin as early as January 1, 2025.
Virgin Islands National Park Announces Public Meeting About Fee Program
September 4, 2024 | 2:14 pm
Virgin Islands National Park will host a public meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM to provide information about the park’s fee program. The meeting will be hosted in the new Resource Management and Science building conference room at Lind Point.