Adopted 21 October 1985, the flag is a vertical blue–gold–green triband (gold double width) with three green diamonds in a V on the centre band. Blue denotes sea/sky, gold sunshine and beaches, green the land; diamonds echo “Gems of the Antilles” and spell Vincent. Protocol prescribes respectful use.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines replaced its original 1979 independence flag with the current design on 21 October 1985, following a competition won by Elaine Liverpool. The new banner sought sharper distinctiveness and clearer symbolism.
The layout comprises three vertical bands: blue at the hoist, a double‑width gold centre, and green at the fly. Set on the centre band are three green diamonds arranged as a V—standing for Vincent and recalling the archipelago’s self‑image as gems scattered across the sea. Blue represents the Caribbean and sky; gold symbolizes beaches and sunshine; green denotes vegetation and environmental stewardship.
Government documentation standardises proportions and artwork and requires respectful handling, correct precedence, and dignified retirement; half‑masting is ordered in mourning. The flag is ubiquitous at ministries, schools, and Independence Day ceremonies and at diplomatic posts abroad.