The Black represents the dedication of the people
joined together by one strong bond. It is the colour
of strength, of unity of purpose, and of the wealth
of the land.

Red is the colour most expressive of our country;
it represents the vitality of the land and its peoples;
it is the warmth and energy of the sun, the courage
and friendliness of our people.

White is the sea by which these lands are bound;
the cradle of our heritage; the purity of our
aspirations and the equality of men and women
under the sun.

The National Flag was selected from a series of
designs created by the Independence Committee
in 1962. The colours of red,black and white were
chosen to reflect the philosophy of the new Nation,
the principles for which it stood, its hopes and
aspirations and the Nation's supreme determination
to preserve the harmony and unity of spirit which
underlie the cultural diversity of our people. These
colours also represent the elements of Earth, Water
and Fire which are embodied in our past, present
and future.