Category: Culture
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Aging Intelligently: The Evolution of Lisa Hanna and the Launch of a Global Beauty Empire
By Dwayne Hinds For over three decades, Lisa Hanna has been more than just a public figure in Jamaica; she has been a living embodiment of grace, resilience, and an almost supernatural radiance. From the moment she was crowned Miss…
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The Price of Excellence: Why World Athletics Must Re-evaluate Qualification Standards for the Jamaican Sprint Factory
Dwayne Hinds I believe and saw that Jamaica is a land of paradoxes, but perhaps none is as striking as the one found on the blue tracks of the National Stadium in Kingston. Every year, during the Inter-Secondary Schools Boys…
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Dr. Sandra Swaby: Redefining Beauty and the Art of Aging Gracefully
by Dwayne Hinds In a world that often equates beauty with youth, Dr. Sandra Swaby is shattering glass ceilings and redefining what it means to age with grace, power, and purpose. Last Saturday, the Jamaican cosmetic surgeon achieved a monumental…
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The Stagnation of Splendor: The Evolution of Jamaican Carnival Costumes
by Dwayne Hinds Jamaican Carnival, a kaleidoscope of color, sound, and movement, has long been celebrated as one of the island’s most exhilarating cultural expressions. From the pulsating rhythms of soca to the sea of revelers flooding the streets of…
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Raquel Chin: A Vision of Elegance, Empowerment, and Advocacy as Miss Elegant Mothers Jamaica
By Dwayne Hinds In the vibrant and culturally rich landscape of Jamaican pageantry, where grace, intellect, and purpose converge, Raquel Chin stands as an extraordinary exemplar. Recently crowned Miss Elegant Mothers Jamaica 2026, Raquel is far more than a titleholder;…
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The Return of the Queen
Beyoncé’s Met Gala Chairmanship and the Shadow of Rihanna’s Reign By Dwayne Hinds The fashion industry, a realm often characterized by its fleeting trends and ephemeral obsessions, experienced a seismic shift this week. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute…
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876 Women Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph: A Jamaican-American Icon Paying Homage to “Her Roots”. Sheryl Lee Ralph, the acclaimed actress, singer, and activist, has been making waves with her bold stance on Jamaica’s decision to discontinue its longstanding medical partnership with Cuba. In…
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Carry Her Burden a book worth reading
The aim at Urbanvine Media is remind the world that our culture is more than Reggae & Dancehall. Some of the best literature that has ever written was also written right here in Jamaica. Today we examine a book that…