Flag Of Barbados: National flag
The national flag of Barbados was started on 30 November 1966.
That was the island's first Independence Day. It has a triband of two bands of ultramarine. These are said to stand for the ocean. The middle band is golden. This is for the sand on the island. A black trident-head is centred in the golden band. The broken lower part is a symbolic break from its status as a colony. The three points of the trident are for the three principles of democracy - 1) government of, 2) for, and 3) by the people.
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| Name | The Broken Trident |
|---|---|
| Use | National flag and civil ensign |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 1966 |
| Design | A vertical tricolour triband of ultramarine and gold, in 2:1 ratio, with a black trident |
| Designed by | Grantley W. Prescod |
The design for the flag was made by Grantley W. Prescod. There was an open competition put on by the Barbados government. Over a thousand entries were received.
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