Amata Takes Part in Leader Jeffries’ Delegation to Barbados

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata took part in a ten-member Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Barbados, following Thanksgiving Day, at the invitation of Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, in which Members of Congress joined the people of Barbados in commemorating their 58^th Independence Day, and honored the legacy of historic Barbadian-American Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm on what would have been her 100^th birthday.

CODEL in Barbados

"It was pleasure to honor the remarkable life of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, who grew up in Barbados, and she credited a strong grandmother's influence on her early life, which I and other Samoan women can relate to," said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. "She was a trailblazer and inspiration for all of us in today's much more diverse Congress."

Signing the guest book for the ceremony in Barbados

Members of Congress were welcomed to ceremonies by her Excellency President Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, and the Honorable Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. The delegation met with Prime Minister Mottley to strengthen relations and discuss regional security, economic development, and climate issues.

Congresswoman Amata and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley

"Barbados and the Caribbean region nations have an important role in U.S. diplomacy, and in American Samoa we share the common interests that islands encounter regarding economic development, food security, health care, ports, infrastructure challenges, and changing shorelines," continued Congresswoman Amata. "Thank you to Prime Minister Mia Mottley for her welcome."

Congresswoman Amata and Leader Jeffries

Last year, also at Leader Jeffries' invitation, Congresswoman Amata took part in a delegation visit to Trinidad and Tobago, where Members were joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Conference, also attended by Prime Minister Mottley.

Independence Day events in Barbados

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