Jamaica's flag was raised for the first time on August 6, 1962 (their Independence day). The design. The green stands for the land and the people strong and creative. The black stands for the strength and creativity of the people. The gold is for the the natural wealth and beauty of sunlight. The flags codes. They are pretty much the same as ours like dont let it hit the ground. But there are also some that are different. The flag should never be smaller than any other flag flown at the same time. And Do not raise any foreign flag publicly, unless the Jamaican flag is also flown, except at foreign embassies, consulates and missions.