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04/21/2023

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10/29/2021

In memory of the late Ogese McKay, his daughter Elisa McKay will show his art along with her own at the Cane Roots Art Gallery in Christiansted beginning Oct. 29

09/30/2021

At last!

St. Thomas native Hannah V. Carty has been named the first executive director of the fledgling V.I. Office of Cannabis Regulation, putting the territory one step closer to enacting medical ma*****na legislation that was signed into law more than three years ago

05/15/2021

Some 300 people attending a virtual town hall Thursday had three words for officials investigating the Limetree Bay refinery – "Shut it down!" Friday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency did just that.

04/10/2021

The National Park Service wants to hear from you. What do you think should happen with Caneel Bay Resort? The discussion on Caneel’s future will continue at 2 p.m. Saturday during a forum that will air on WTJX Channel 12.

03/07/2021

Meet our new Acting Deputy Superintendent, Scott Simmons!

Scott Simmons recently completed his second year as one of the National Park Service’s (NPS) Bevinetto Fellows. This past year he worked for the Department of Interior's Great American Outdoors Act Program Management Office, the Assistant Secretary of Fish and Wildlife and Parks, and the NPS's Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs. Prior to his selection as a Bevinetto Fellow, Scott was the Assistant Director of Design and Construction for the White House and President’s Park.

“Scott’s leadership and specialized experience with complex construction projects offers timely expertise to the park as we ramp up our hurricane recovery efforts,” says Park Superintendent Nigel Fields. “We welcome Scott’s methodical and collaborative approach to managing operations, problem solving and ensuring high quality experiences for all park visitors.”

Throughout his NPS career, Scott has also served as the Branch Chief of Facility Maintenance for the National Mall and Memorial Parks, and as a Project Supervisor for the National Capital Region. Scott is a graduate of the NPS’s award winning Facility Manager Leaders Program and was a recipient of the Roger Kennedy Fellowship that allowed him to obtain a Contexts of Environmental Policy Graduate Certificate from The George Washington University.

"I am so fortunate for the incredible opportunity to join the outstanding staff of Virgin Islands National Park,” said Simmons upon arrival. “In a park where cultural and natural resources are woven together, it is an honor to be entrusted with the responsibility to protect and preserve these amazing treasures."

Scott enjoys spending time with his wife Beth and their two kids, Eloise and Rollie. He also enjoys hiking, camping and sailing when he can find the time.

Scott will be with us for the next 6 months. Help us make his time here memorable.

[Image: A uniformed park ranger wearing the iconic flat hat poses next to an exhibit on marine life in the visitor center.]