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VETERAN broadcaster Hansley "Hans" Hanoomansingh, 82, was fondly remembered by friends and family members as a giant of the airwaves and a pioneer of East Indian culture, who once even stepped into the political ring as elected MP for Caroni East. The tributes flowed at his funeral on July 13 at Curepe Presbyterian Church – led by his brother Gideon Hanoomansigh – with several public figures also expressing their sentiments to Newsday after.

Mourners included former first lady Zalayhar Hassanali, Central Bank former governor Winston Dookeran, former speaker Nizam Mohammed, former minister Rudranath Indarsingh and pundit Ravi-ji. Hanoomansingh was remembered for once interviewing Bishop Desmond Tutu and Mother Theresa.

Independent Senator Deoroop Teemal told Newsday he knew Hanoomansingh as the founder of the National Council for Indian Culture (NCIC) and the Divali Nagar site.