Mauritius celebrates newest Centenarian, Mrs Ramasami

Mrs Goindamah Ramasami, born on 1st March 1926, celebrated her 100th birthday, yesterday, at Rochester Hall in Terracine Souillac, in the presence of family members and close friends.

To mark the occasion, the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity presented to Mrs Ramasami a cheque of Rs 26,203; one Panasonic vacuum cleaner; a bouquet of flower; the centenarian medal; and a certificate. She also received a handsfree telephone from Mauritius Telecom. Additionally, the National Solidarity Fund gifted her a cheque of Rs 10,000. The Senior Citizen Council also expressed their admiration with a gift set.

Born in Grand Bois, Mrs Ramasami had never attended school. She was civilly married to Mr Narainsamy Ramasami and the couple lived at Camp Caval in Curepipe. She was a sugar cane labourer and her husband was a driver at the Ministry of Work. The couple had three children, one son who already passed away, and two daughters.

Mrs Ramsami has six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She attributes her longevity to hard work, a lifestyle of good hygiene, family care, and her unconditional faith in God.

02 March 2026

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