a. chief; main; Finance, relating to a capital sum lent or invested; n. head, especially of a school, college, etc.; leading actor, singer or orchestral player; Law, person for whom another acts as agent; person responsible for a crime; Finance, capital sum as opposed to interest or income; main rafter or girder; combatant in a duel. (as distinct fromprinciple)
Blue represents the black population and links with Africa. Red stands for those of mixed race. The original blue and red flag was based on the French tricolour. Effective date: 25 February 1986.