The Flag of The Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands' flag was officially adopted on May 14, 1958, following the islands' designation as a separate Crown colony in 1959, previously being a dependency of Jamaica. Before this, the islands used the flag of Jamaica. The flag has undergone minor modifications since its initial adoption, particularly in the coat of arms to more accurately reflect the islands’ identity and heritage. The most recent adjustment was made in 1999, which included a detailed specification of the coat of arms to ensure consistency in its depiction. The flag symbolizes the Cayman Islands' political ties to Britain, as well as its own unique identity distinguished by the maritime and tropical elements represented in the coat of arms.