Barbados Flag - Official National Symbol and Design Meaning #1957017 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Barbados consists of three equal vertical bands-ultramarine blue on the outer edges and gold in the center-with a black trident head (the “Broken Trident”) centered on the gold band. The blue represents the sea and sky, gold symbolizes the sand and sun, and the trident signifies Barbados’ break from colonial rule, with its broken shaft denoting independence achieved in 1966. The design was created by Grantley W. Prescod and officially adopted on November 30, 1966.

This image is used on government websites, educational resources, travel guides, and international event pages to represent Barbados. It serves users seeking national identity information, historical context, or visual assets for presentations and publications related to Caribbean nations.