Flag History | The blue stands for the sea and sky, and the yellow stands for the sandy beaches. The trident, an attribute of the mythical sea god Neptune, symbolizes some of the traditions of the past but the shaft is broken. indicating the break with the historical and constitutional ties of the past. |
Flag Date of Adoption | 30 November 1996 |
Flag Symbolism | The flag has three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold, and blue with the head of a black trident centered on the gold band; the trident head represents independence and a break with the past (the colonial coat of arms contained a complete trident) |