Leon Thomas
Leon Thomas is the Mayor of Portmore, Jamaica, known for his strong advocacy for the direct election of mayors by residents. Recently, he has garnered attention for vowing to take legal action against legislative changes that would eliminate this democratic process, arguing that such moves undermine the will of the people and are undemocratic.
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Leon Thomas won best traditional R&B performance for his song Vibes Don't Lie.
Grammy Awards 2026 highlights - from a chaotic Cher to Sabrina Carpenter's flight of fantasy
United Kingdom· 2026-02-02
Leon Thomas claimed Best Traditional R&B Performance for Vibes Don’t Lie.
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Tanzania· 2026-02-02
Leon Thomas won Best traditional R&B-Darbietung for 'Vibes Don't Lie'.
Grammys 2026: Alle Gewinner im Überblick - Lady Gaga und Kendrick Lamar räumen ab - Kultur
Germany· 2026-02-02
Leon Thomas is considered a favorite in the new artist category.
Bad Bunny poderá fazer história nos Grammys durante a madrugada | Música
Portugal· 2026-02-02
Leon Thomas is one of the eight best new artist nominees.
Grammy Awards winners list: See which nominees are taking home a win (Updating live)
United States· 2026-02-01
Leon Thomas is nominated as an R&B songwriter and performer.
Muzikos elitas ruošiasi „Grammy“ apdovanojimams
Lithuania· 2026-02-01
Leon Thomas is a nominee for best new artist and has an album of the year nod.
Who will win and how to watchUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-01
Leon Thomas is projected as a candidate for best new artist.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga y Bad Bunny pelean por los principales premios
Uruguay· 2026-01-31
Leon Thomas also received six nominations at the Grammys.
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Taiwan· 2026-01-30
Leon Thomas's success has been built on classic songcraft and old-school touring.
Gonna be golden? Who will – and should – win the big awards at the 2026 Grammys | GrammysUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-28
Leon Thomas is featured in the songs 'Just How You Are' and 'Miami'.
Not Mariah again! New music playlists for the Christmas party season | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19
Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas led a 40-member delegation of volunteers to deliver relief supplies to hurricane-affected communities.
Portmore mayor leads second hurricane relief drive out west | News
Jamaica· 2025-11-19
Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas became an instant hero to scores of residents in Haughton Court and surrounding communities in western Hanover when he arrived with a truckload of desperately needed relief supplies.
Portmore mayor delivers relief in hurricane-battered Hanover | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-12
Mayor Leon Thomas, who led the Portmore convoy, eventually paid the toll fees out of pocket to get his team moving again.
Relief convoys caught off guard by reimposed toll fees | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-10
Mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas is calling for the Government to temporarily exempt vehicles transporting relief supplies to Western Jamaica from paying toll fees.
Portmore mayor wants toll exemption for vehicles transporting hurricane relief supplies | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-10Leon Thomas is among the nominees with six nominations this year.
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-11-08
Leon Thomas received 6 nominations.
«Грэмми» может выиграть песня на корейском языке
Belarus· 2025-11-08
Leon Thomas boasts six nominations this year.
2026 Grammy nominations: Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga top list of nominees
Canada· 2025-11-08
Leon Thomas received six nominations for his work.
Esa-Pekka Salonen on jälleen Grammy-ehdokas
Finland· 2025-11-07
Leon Thomas is also nominated for six awards, including album of the year.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny y Sabrina Carpenter, principales nominados a los Grammy de 2026 | Cultura
Spain· 2025-11-07Leon Thomas is an American R&B artist who received six nominations for the Grammy Awards.
Grammy Awards 2026 : le rappeur Kendrick Lamar de nouveau à l’honneur avec neuf nominations
France· 2025-11-07
Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas assured the council that action has already been taken to address the situation.
Portmore councillors sound alarm over unapproved asphalt plant on Dyke Road | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-13
Mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas has hailed the commissioning of new traffic lights at the busy intersection as a life-saving development.
Traffic lights commissioned at accident hotspot in Portmore | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-28
Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas echoed concerns about the risks posed by delayed drain cleaning.
Portmore councillors alarmed over lack of funding for drain cleaning for hurricane season | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-10
Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas is calling on Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to urgently honour his promise to expand Municipal Boulevard.
Portmore mayor urges PM to deliver on promised Municipal Blvd expansion | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-02
Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas was attempted to be reached for comment regarding the municipality's actions.
‘I have won their hearts’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-29Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas said the move was a crucial step toward improving road safety and order in the municipality.
Traffic lights being installed at busy Portmore intersection | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-30Mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas has not been charged with any crime after an interview with the police.
Update | Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas not charged, attorney says he's not under investigation | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-04
Mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas is to be interviewed by the police today and could face criminal charges for alleged assault.
Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas called in for questioning by police | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-03Mayor Leon Thomas is one of the PNP claimants in the lawsuit regarding the Portmore parish law.
Gov’t, PNP claim 'victory' in latest round of Portmore parish law saga | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-29
