Adopted 27 February 1967 (designed by Sir Reginald Samuel), the flag's rising sun design is unique and deeply symbolic:
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ☀️ Rising Sun (Gold/Yellow) | Dawn of a new era; birth of the nation; hope & bright future. |
| 🔴 Red (Top & Bottom Triangles) | Blood shed in struggle for freedom & independence; energy & dynamism of the people. |
| ⚫ Black (Center Triangle) | African heritage; strength, resilience, determination of the people. |
| 🔵 Blue (Lower Triangle) | Caribbean Sea; hope, commitment to justice, optimism. |
| ⚪ White (Sun's Border/Rays) | Purity, peace; sand/beaches. |
The V-shape formed by the red/black/blue triangles represents "V for Victory"—the triumph of the people's struggle for self-determination.