The National Flag

The National Flag of Jamaica

The National Flag should always be used, represented or shown in a dignified manner.

The National Flag is said to be defaced when an object is superimposed upon it.

When the image or representation of the Flag is being used for advertising, commercial or promotional purpose.

It should not be defaced by way of printing or illustration or be masked by other objects but should be displayed in a manner which is described as ‘aloft and free' whereby all symbolic parts of the Flag can be seen.

It should never have placed on it any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure or drawing of any kind.

It should be represented in the approved colours black, gold and green. The flag has a diagonal cross or saltire with four triangles in juxtaposition. The diagonal cross should be in gold, the top and bottom triangles in green and the hoist and fly triangles in black.

When the Flag becomes worn or dilapidated and is no longer suitable for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning privately.

Code for Use of the Jamaican Flag

• The Jamaican flag should never be allowed to touch the ground or floor. It should not be flown or used only for decorative purposes on anything that is for temporary use and is likely to be discarded, except on state occasions.
• The flag should never be smaller than any other flag flown at the same time.
• When the flag becomes worn and must be replaced, burn it.
• Do not place any other flag above or to the right of the Jamaican flag, except at foreign embassies, consulates and missions.
• Do not raise any foreign flag publicly, unless the Jamaican flag is also flown, except at foreign embassies, consulates and missions.
• The flag should not be draped over vehicles, except on military, police and state occasions.

Chancery of the Orders of the Societies of Honour, Office of the Prime Minister.