Barbados Flag: Meaning and History
History of the flag
The flag of Barbados was adopted on November 30, 1966, the day of independence.
The winning design came from Grantley Prescod, a Barbadian art teacher, following a national flag design competition.
What do the elements of the flag mean?
A tribute to Poseidon, the broken trident symbolizes the people's emancipation.
Color of the population’s African roots.
Symbol of the sky and the Caribbean Sea.
Embodies the prosperous future and the golden sandy beaches.