Centenarian Miss Iyemparooma celebrates a life of hard work and talent

Miss Moigandeeamal Iyemparooma, born on 21 May 1926, celebrated her centenarian birthday yesterday during a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity at the St Hugh Anglican Home in Rose Hill.

To honour the centenarian, the Ministry presented Miss Iyemparooma with a flower bouquet, a centenarian medal a certificate, a cheque of Rs 26,203 and a cookware set.

She also received a cheque of Rs 10,000 from the National Solidarity Fund and gifts from the Senior Citizens Council.

Miss Iyemparooma studied up to Standard Six before embarking on a career as a seamstress. She also worked part-time as a fabric painting teacher and displayed notable talent in canvas design. After decades of dedicated service, she retired in 2015.

The centenarian enjoys a wide variety of food, especially seafood. In her leisure time, she likes watching television and listening to radio news bulletins.

Despite the challenges associated with old age, she remains in relatively good health. She retains good hearing and eyesight and is still able to walk with assistance.

22 May 2026

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