Mrs Marguerite Ocanna celebrates her centenarian birthday

Mrs Marguerite Ocanna joined Mauritius’ club of centenarians as she celebrated her 100th birthday on 09 August 2026 at the Community Centre of Cité Beau Séjour, during a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity.

The Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell; the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Vedasingam Vasudevachariar Baloomoody; and other personalities were present at the event.

Mrs Ocanna was honoured with a centenarian medal and certificate, a flower bouquet, a cheque of Rs 26,203 and other gifts from the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity. She also received Rs 10,000 from the National Solidarity Fund and presents from the Senior Citizens Council.

Born on 08 August 1926, the centenarian was married to the Mr Louis Maxime Ocanna, and the couple had eight children. She is now a grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of 30.

She enjoys both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, is fond of sewing, and has good eyesight and hearing capabilities.

11 August 2026

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