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Following a national flag design competition (in 1961), which failed to yield a winning model, a bipartisan committee of the Jamaica House of Representatives in early 1962, designed the Jamaican Flag in time for Independence Day Celebrations on August 6, 1962. The emblem has a diagonal cross or saltire with four triangles in juxtaposition.
- Lignum Vitae
Head Office: 58A Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 10 Jamaica,...
- The Doctor Bird
It lives only in Jamaica. These birds’ beautiful feathers...
- The Blue Mahoe
The Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus Elatus) is the national tree of...
- Ackee
Captain Bligh also brought the first breadfruit to Jamaica....
- Coat of Arms
Learn about the Jamaican Coat of Arms, its history and...
- Jamaica Screen Fund
The Jamaica Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) is a...
- Coconut Industry Board Incentives
Farmers are being encouraged to take advantage of incentives...
- National Symbols
Chief among these symbols are:- The black, green and gold...
- Lignum Vitae
The flag of Jamaica was adopted on 6 August 1962, the day Jamaica became independent from British Empire. The flag consists of a gold saltire , which divides the flag into four sections: two of them green (top and bottom) and two black (hoist and fly).
Chief among these symbols are:- The black, green and gold Flag; the national tree – the Blue Mahoe; the national flower – Lignum Vitae; the coat of arms bearing the national motto “Out of Many One People”; the national bird – the Doctor Bird or Swallow Tail Humming Bird and the national fruit – the Ackee.
Jamaica's National Symbols. National Flag. The Jamaica National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962. It signifies the birth of our nation. The Flag brings to mind memories of past achievements and gives inspiration towards further success.
13 lut 2019 · NATIONAL SYMBOLS. The National Flag in the colours of Black, Green and Gold. Black depicts the strength and creativity of the people; Gold, the natural wealth and beauty of sunlight; and green, hope and agricultural resources. The Coat of Arms.
THE NATIONAL FLAG. Like the anthem, public suggestions were solicited through a competition. Starting from a basis of about 23 colours it was narrowed down to 3. It was decided by the Independence Celebrations Committee that the flag must have black; yellow was then added for brightness. Choosing the third colour was the challenge.
2 dni temu · The national symbols of Jamaica: Clockwise from top left - National Flag, National Pledge, Coat of Arms, National Song for Schools; National Anthem; National Prayer.
