New centenarian, Mrs Dayhoot Joyram, celebrates her birthday

Mrs Dayhoot Joyram, born on 30 March 1926, celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by her family and friends, yesterday evening at Mumtaz Mahal Hall, in Curepipe.

To mark the occasion, the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity bestowed several gifts on the new centenarian, including a cheque of Rs 26,203; a microwave; the Centenarian Medal; a Certificate; and a flower bouquet. Mrs Joyram was also presented a cheque of Rs 10,000 by the National Solidarity Fund, a special telephone service offered by Mauritius Telecom and additional gifts comprising a shield, bath towel, hand towel and a birthday card from the Senior Citizens Council.

Mrs Joyram was born in Curepipe to Mr Narain Rawoteea and Mrs Dussoduth Raddy, both self-employed laundry workers. She grew up in a family of 12 children, comprising four sons and eight daughters. Only four daughters are alive.

Mrs Joyram did not attend school and worked as a laundry worker. She married Mr Karl Raymond Joyram on 30 August 1947 and the couple settled in Curepipe. Her husband, who was a sugar lorry driver, passed away 45 years ago. The couple was blessed with nine children, four daughters and five sons, of whom two sons have passed away. She has 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The new centenarian attributes her longevity to hard work, good hygiene, family care and above all her unconditional faith in God.

31 March 2026

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