Recalling the report of the Nettleford Commission, which saw the re-introduction of Emancipation Day as a national holiday, Senator Whiteman noted that there were some other matters which had come to public attention. Among these matters, which were examined by the House of Representatives and the Senate, he said, was the issue of the symbolism of the colours of the flag.
The gold, he said, clearly depicts the natural beauty of the sunlight and the wealth of the country; green reflects hope and agricultural resources; and the black depicts the strength and creativity of the people.
"That is the interpretation we would like to be firmly planted in people's minds," the minister said.
He also stressed that the colours of the flag were black, green and gold, and not yellow.
"We want to encourage all those who have responsibility for the manufacture or sale of the Jamaican flag to ensure that we remain true to what is correct, in respect to the colours of the flag," Whiteman said, adding that information would be provided to the public about the use of the flag, where to use it, and how it is to be displayed.
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