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Several of these original submissions are housed in the Special Collections of the National Library of Jamaica. This Joint Committee was to select a suitable design for the National Flag from among the shortlisted entries. However, none of the entries were found to be suitable and the flag was eventually designed by a bipartisan committee of the Jamaican House of Representatives. A design was approved which featured horizontal stripes but this was later found to be too close in resemblance to the flag of the recently independent Tanganyika now part of Tanzania.

The design was modified to the now familiar black, green, and gold. The Flag has a diagonal cross or saltire with four triangles in juxtaposition. Needham, 9. Gold is associated with the natural beauty of the sunlight and wealth of the country.

Under the chairmanship of the late Professor the Hon. Rex Nettleford, OM, OCC, the committee opted to adjust the official interpretation for what was seen as a more positive and optimistic view of the colour black in the National Flag. Today, the Jamaican National Flag continues to be a symbol of national pride and community cherished by Jamaicans all over the world.

The National Flag Code lays out guidelines for the correct display and handling of the Flag. Below is a selection of the regulations:. A Unique Union Colour? The Flag 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. 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. Skip to content Jamaica Information Service.

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