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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2026
Why The Fuss? Kudos Keznamdi By Norman “Humble Lion” Lawrence
Congratulations to Keznamdi, who just won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles for his project Blxxd & Fyah. The reggae category this year was a Jamaican showcase, with nominations for Lila Iké, Vybz Kartel, Mortimer, Jesse Royal, and Keznamdi, all representing different flavors of our music.
Why Keznamdi’s win matters — and what you should know about the Grammys Once again, the Grammy outcomes sparked heated debate among Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora, especially because our most popular local music today isn’t always what the Grammys choose to recognize. continues on B3 – Why the fuss?
South Florida leaders welcome court ruling blocking end of TPS for Haitians South Florida leaders are welcoming a federal court ruling that blocked the U.S. government from revoking legal protections for Haitians enrolled in the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, granting relief to an estimated 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose deportation protections this week.
On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Ana Reyes indefinitely paused the planned termination of Haiti’s TPS designation, explicitly barring the federal government from invalidating the legal status and work permits of current enrollees, as well as from arresting and deporting them. In an opinion accompanying her order, Reyes sharply criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision to end the TPS policy for Haitians, concluding that the action was “arbitrary and capricious” and in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.
Following the ruling, Haitian-American North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme, Ed.D., said the decision brings relief to thousands of families living under prolonged uncertainty. “Today’s court decision brings a deep sense of relief and hope to Haitian families who have been living under the weight of uncertainty,” Desulme said. “For more than 350,000 Haitians, Temporary Protected Status is not just a legal designation. It determines whether families can live with stability and hope or face constant fear and uncertainty about their futures.” continues on B4 – TPS
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