The Symbolic Jamaica Flag

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The National Jamaica Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962.

It signifies the birth of our nation...

an INDEPENDENT nation.

The Flag of Jamaica brings to mind memories of past achievements and gives inspiration towards further success.

It is flown on many triumphant occasions, showing the pride that Jamaicans have in their country and in the flag itself.

It is a simple, yet well-recognized flag with a design that can be remembered by the world.

Flag of Jamaica Design

A bipartisan committee of the Jamaica House of Representatives designed the Jamaican Flag which consists of a diagonal cross with four triangles placed side by side.

The diagonal cross is gold; the top and bottom triangles are green; and the hoist and fly (side) triangles are black.

Jamaica Flag Symbolism

"The sun shineth, the land is green and the people are strong and creative" is the symbolism of the colours of the flag.

Black depicts the strength and creativity of the people

Gold, the natural wealth and beauty of sunlight; and

Green, hope and agricultural resources.

Code For Use of The Jamaican Flag

The Jamaican flag should never be allowed to touch the ground or floor.
It should not be flown or used only for decorative purposes on anything that is for temporary use and is likely to be discarded, except on state occasions.
The flag of Jamaica should never be smaller than any other flag flown at the same time.
When the flag becomes worn and must be replaced, it should be burnt privately and not used for any other purpose than that, for which it was designated.
Do not place any other flag above or to the right of the Jamaican flag, except at foreign embassies, consulates and missions. (As seen from, say, a building looking outwards, i.e., the left when facing the building.)
Do not raise any foreign flag publicly, unless the Jamaican flag is also flown, except at foreign embassies, consulates and missions.
The flag shouldn’t be draped over vehicles, except on military, police and state occasions.

These are simple codes of conduct to follow and respect as it relates to our pride and joy of having our own flag after years of dependence. The flag of Jamaica was and still is the most important of the national symbols since 1962.

It was flown alongside the playing of the National Anthem to commence our freedom as a nation.

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