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Co-operative Republic of Guyana
The Golden Arrowhead
UseNational flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion3:5
Adopted26 May 1966; 59 years ago (1966-05-26)[1]
DesignA green field with the black-edged red isosceles triangle based on the hoist-side superimposed on the larger white-edged golden triangle, also based on the hoist-side, pointed toward the fly-side.
Designed byWhitney Smith
UseNational ensignSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion1:2
DesignAn elongated version of the above.
UseCivil air ensignSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion7:11
DesignBritish Civil Air Ensign combined with national flag of Guyana. May be flown at airports and from landed aircraft.
Construction sheet

Theflag of Guyana, known as theGolden Arrowhead, has been thenational flag ofGuyana since May 1966, when the country became independent from theUnited Kingdom. It was designed byWhitney Smith, an Americanvexillologist (though originally without the black and whitefimbriations, which were later additions suggested by theCollege of Arms in the United Kingdom). The proportions of the national flag are 3:5.

The colours aresymbolic:

Gallery

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The national ensign of Guyana is a version of the national flag with proportions of 1:2.

Thecivil air ensign is a version of theBritish Civil Air Ensign with the Guyanese flag in thecanton.

During itscolonial period, Guyana's flag was aBlue Ensign with the colonial badge in the fly. An unofficialred version was used at sea.[2] The first flag was introduced in 1875 and was changed slightly in 1906 and 1955.[3] Like all British Ensigns, the colonial flags of Guyana were all ratio 1:2.

  • 1875–1906
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1875–1906
  • Governor's flag, 1875–1906
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1875–1906
  • 1906–1919
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1906–1919
  • Civil Ensign, 1906–1919
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1906–1919
  • 1919–1955
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1919–1955
  • Civil Ensign, 1919–1955
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1919–1955
  • Governor's flag, 1906–1955
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1906–1955
  • 1955–1966
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1955–1966
  • Civil Ensign, 1955–1966
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Civil Ensign, 1955–1966
  • Governor's flag, 1955–1966
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1955–1966
  • Governor-General's flag, 1966–1970
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor-General's flag, 1966–1970
  • Smith's proposed flag, 1962
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Smith's proposed flag, 1962

Presidential Standards

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The Presidential Standard of Guyana came into effect by Proclamation issued on 23 February 1970. Subsequent Presidents have amended this Proclamation to replace the description of the flag contained, to reflect the Presidential Standard they wish to introduce for the duration of their presidency.

  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (1970–1980) under President Arthur Chung.
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1970–1980) under PresidentArthur Chung.
  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (1980–1985) under President Forbes Burnham
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1980–1985) under PresidentForbes Burnham
  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (1985–1992) under President Hugh Desmond Hoyte
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1985–1992) under PresidentHugh Desmond Hoyte
  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (1992–1997) under President Cheddi B. Jagan
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1992–1997) under PresidentCheddi B. Jagan
  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (1997–1999) under President Janet Jagan
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1997–1999) under PresidentJanet Jagan
  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (1999–2011) under President Bharrat Jagdeo.
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1999–2011) under PresidentBharrat Jagdeo.
  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (2011–2015) under President Donald Ramotar.
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2011–2015) under PresidentDonald Ramotar.
  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (2015–2020) under President David A. Granger
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2015–2020) under PresidentDavid A. Granger
  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (2020–present) under President Mohamed Irfaan Ali
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2020–present) under PresidentMohamed Irfaan Ali

Joint Services

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  • Guyana Defence Force
    Guyana Defence Force
  • Guyana Police Force
    Guyana Police Force
  • Guyana Prison Service
    Guyana Prison Service
  • Guyana Fire Service Flag
    Guyana Fire Service Flag

References

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  1. ^"Flag Dates: by month".fotw.info.
  2. ^"Guyana – Historical Flags – Part 2".fotw.info.
  3. ^"Guyana – Historical Flags – Part 1".fotw.info.

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