If one thing is adjacent to another, it is next to it without necessarily making physical contact: The car park was adjacent to the sports hall. An adjoining object, however, has a common point of contact with another: The offices are to the left, with a canteen adjoining.
The stars symbolize hope and equality between the ten parishes. Green reflects the island's lush vegetation. The red disc has socialist connotations. Effective date: 3 November 1990.