PANJIM: The Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ) has condoled the passing away of veteran journalist and GUJ member Valentino Fernandes.
Following a prolonged illness, Valentino breathed his last on Sunday evening. He was 73 and is survived by his wife.
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Fernandes started his career with The Navhind Times, then joined Herald and retired from Gomantak Times as the assistant editor. The veteran journalist was known for in-depth investigative and human-interest news stories. He was also known for his well-read column ‘Val & Tino’.
The veteran journalist is also the author of “How To Be An Instant Goan”, one of the best-selling books on Goa.
The Goa Union of Journalists has conveyed its deepest sympathies to the bereaved family.
