VETERAN BROADCASTER Hansley “Hans” Hanoomansingh is being hailed for his immeasurable contribution to local media and culture.

Hanoomansingh, 82, died on July 5 after an illness, his brother, Gideon Hanoomansingh, confirmed in a post on social media.

“In response to tremendous outpouring via social media and phone calls, I confirm with great sadness, the passing of my dear brother, Hans, a true patriot of Trinidad and Tobago, whose contribution to nation building was selfless and exemplary," Gideon said.