Flag of Barbados

This national flag is a vertical triband featuring two outer bands of ultramarine blue and a central band of golden yellow. Centered within the yellow stripe is a black trident head with a broken shaft. A standard width-to-length ratio of 2:3 is maintained in its construction.

Ultramarine blue stripes represent the sky and the surrounding ocean, while the central gold band denotes the sand of the island's beaches. The central black emblem is a broken trident, symbolizing the country's break from its colonial past. Each of the three points on the trident signifies a pillar of democracy: government of, for, and by the people.

Barbados officially adopted this design on November 30, 1966, to coincide with its independence from the United Kingdom. Grantley Prescod created the winning entry for a nationwide competition held to select the new national symbol. Previously, the territory utilized a British Blue Ensign that incorporated a colonial seal. The design has remained consistent and unaltered since its inaugural hoisting.