This is a recording of the Fourth Edition program held on November 2nd, 2023. Senator Genevieve Whitaker began by expressing condolences to those who have lost loved ones, including Mrs. Rita deChabert-Schuster, Mrs. Esonia Rehenia Monsanto Hassell, and Senator Lloyd L. Williams. She also wished former Senator Cleone Creque a happy 84th birthday. November 1st marked David Hamilton Jackson Day, honoring his contributions to press freedom. November is designated as David Hamilton Jackson month, focusing on digitizing historically significant documents. Senator Whitaker celebrated Independence Days for Caribbean nations like Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and upcoming for Barbados, attending alongside her family members including her grandfather, Mr. Wesley Browne, Sr., and grandmother, Genevieve Browne, who are also Antiguan.

**Activities**

Senator Whitaker highlighted ongoing activities, including the youth agriculture project at the Candido Guadeloupe Housing community and her involvement in the VI Board of Career and Technical Education. She also attended the Elections System’s “Civics Matters” event and promoted a ViNGN coordination workshop on digital equity. She addressed school-based violence, particularly recent fights at the St. Croix Educational Complex.

**Constituent Matters**

Senator Whitaker announced her Small Business Grants Initiative and provided contact information for constituent inquiries and campaign support. Email senatorwhitaker@gmail.com, visit www.genevievewhitakerforsenate.com, or call 340-423-4129. The Senate website of all of Senator Whitaker's documented work and active blog: www.genevievewhitaker.com She encouraged following her on social media platforms for updates.

The program was made possible by sponsors Alma's Natural Products and Parris Tees & Novelties, as well as team members and sponsors Mr. Randall Rissing and Lunmus Baptist.

Due to an emergency, the scheduled guest, Alex Simon, Director of the Virgin Islands Salsa Festival and Artistic Director of Cruzan Dance Company, will be rescheduled for a later date.