British-Sierra Leonean journalist and CEO of OkayAfrica, Isha Sesay has announced the birth of her baby Naimah Yasmine Kadi Sesay on her official Instagram page.
The former CNN correspondent announced that her bundle of joy was born on February 17th at 9.24pm in NYC.
Isha Sesay
In her emotional announcement, Isha said, “My pathway to motherhood has been a long and at times difficult journey. But through it all, I have taken every step girded by faith and prayer, as well as the loving support from so many of you – both near and far. And now that I am finally a mother, my heart feels like a truly foreign organ in my body…it is so full… completely transformed by this brand new wondrous being.
“My daughter, Naimah Yasmine Kadi Sesay was born on February 17th at 9.24pm in NYC. Her arrival was preceded by the sudden onset of preeclampsia which unleashed skyrocketing blood pressure and in the hours that followed hemorrhaging, toxemia and fluid overload. In the darkest moments all I could think about was my daughter and she provided the strength that I needed. There are no words to capture my gratitude for the round the clock medical care led by my outstanding OB/GYN Dr. Clarel Antoine and supported by so many others at @nyulangone and just as critically the mind-body-spirit care provided by my doula @mslemonhoney who was by my side in the delivery room and throughout everything that followed. ‘Thank you’ seems inadequate for all the people who literally saved my life!
“Those difficult days are behind us and Naimah and I are thankfully back home. In the blink of an eye, my child has removed all traces of who I once was and what I considered to be important. In keeping with the meaning of her first name, ‘Naimah,’ she is indeed my peace. She is my blessing.
Thank you to all of you who have followed my pregnancy journey, checked on us, prayed for us, and sent constant well wishes. We love you!
And I can’t wait to share the triumphs and travails of motherhood in the days ahead. ”
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/starlink-satellite-dish-on-a-house-chimney.jpg?id=57985968&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=5%2C0%2C5%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're shopping around for internet in Quebec or just curious about how your current provider stacks up, a new report might give you something to talk about. </p><p>The latest ranking of Canadian and Quebec internet providers is out, and while homegrown companies like Bell, Telus and EBOX are crushing it on speed and reliability, Elon Musk's Starlink is... not doing so hot.</p><p>In fact, Starlink — the satellite internet company owned by Musk's SpaceX — came in dead last in nearly every category across Canada, and things weren't any better in Quebec. This comes at a time when Starlink and its billionaire CEO are quickly losing favour across the country as Musk's connections to the U.S. government are hitting a nerve.</p><p>Let's talk numbers. According to <a href="https://www.opensignal.com/reports/2025/03/canada/fixed-broadband-experience" target="_blank">Opensignal's March 2025 Fixed Broadband Experience</a> report, Bell leads Quebec in both download and upload speeds, clocking in at 171.6 Mbps and 121 Mbps respectively. EBOX, which is also a Bell brand, topped the chart for consistent quality in the province — meaning users could count on steady internet for things like streaming, gaming and video calls.</p><p>It's worth keeping in mind that Opensignal's report doesn't separate Bell's Pure Fibre service from its standard Bell Internet product — and that could definitely skew the rankings a bit. A <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/bell-internet-fastest-canada" target="_blank">recent Speedtest report</a> actually found that Bell Pure Fibre has the fastest download speeds in Canada, beating out Rogers and Telus. But on the flip side, regular Bell Internet had the slowest speeds of them all. So depending on which Bell service you've got in your area, your experience could be wildly different from the averages in this report.</p><p>Meanwhile, Starlink? Its numbers weren't even close. Across Canada, it averaged a sluggish 66.7 Mbps for download speed and a painful 13.9 Mbps for uploads. In terms of reliability, Starlink scored just 467 points out of 1,000 — way behind Rogers, which led the country with 709 points.</p><p>That being said, Starlink does have one thing going for it: It's often used in rural areas where regular land-based providers just aren't an option. So while its performance overall is the weakest by far, it might still be the best choice in the remote parts of Quebec where cable and fibre just can't reach. </p><p>For Quebecers who've been keeping an eye on the Starlink drama, these results might not be all that surprising. Elon Musk — who holds Canadian citizenship — has been under fire lately for his close ties to U.S. President Donald Trump, especially with the ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. A <a href="https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-5353" target="_blank">parliamentary petition</a> to strip Musk of his Canadian citizenship has already gathered over 375,000 signatures, accusing him of aiding efforts to "erase Canadian sovereignty."</p><p>In fact, earlier this month, Ontario Premier Doug Ford pulled the plug on a $100-million Starlink deal in his province, slamming the company for enabling "economic attacks" on Canada. While Ontario's decision may have been politically motivated, Starlink's poor internet performance makes it a hard sell for anyone — especially when local options are doing so much better.</p><p>Back in Quebec, Bell and EBOX are clearly standing out. Bell's massive lead in upload speed — more than four times faster than Rogers in Quebec — is a game changer for anyone who works from home or uploads large files. Meanwhile, EBOX not only won for consistent quality but also tied Bell for best video experience, making it a solid pick for streaming lovers.</p><p>Rogers, which dominates nationally in download speed, actually lagged behind in Quebec with a 114.9 Mbps average — trailing both Bell and TELUS. Videotron, Cogeco, Virgin Plus and Altima Telecom also showed up in the rankings but didn't manage to beat the top contenders.</p><p>At the end of the day, Quebecers have some solid internet options — and Starlink isn't one of them. Between slow speeds, unreliable service and a growing political storm around Musk, it's safe to say that satellite internet might be best left for the most remote areas. For everyone else, local providers are where it's at.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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