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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda recognises the charity’s mentors as well as those nominated by the public

Managing director of the charity says mentoring makes a big difference

Families on the books of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda are helped out with household basics

Hundreds of children will return to school next month knowing that they are well equipped for the academic year ahead, thanks to the fundraising efforts of an island organisation. The Each One Reach One campaign, run by Gina Spence Productions, has r...

A host of local celebrities will face a public dunking as part of a fundraising effort for Big Brothers, Big Sister’s of Bermuda. The Dunk Tank fundraiser, to be held as part of the City of Hamilton’s Summer Sundays event at Victoria Park, will featu...

A police officer first decided to try and keep young men on the straight and narrow because he wanted young people to avoid bad influences that could lead to them meeting on an official basis. Now, 16 years on, Corville Hylton has taken a total of fi...

Children from St David’s Primary School showed their appreciation to Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, the managing director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda, by paying her a surprise visit. Ms O’Connor-Paynter delivered a virtual assembly to the whole...

Cameron Jeffers wanted to make a “positive impact” on the lives of others. So along with childhood friend Shirwin Jones, the Bailey’s Bay all-rounder launched a company called J2 Cricket that provides affordable cricket gear and accessories to make ...

A charity that pairs vulnerable children with responsible adults is doing its best to maintain relationships during the Covid-19 pandemic. Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, the managing director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda, said that the programme...

The winners of Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year said the experience had enriched their lives as much as their “Littles”. Kyle James, 33, added that the key to making a difference in a child’s life was making yourself available for them. He expl...

Two outstanding role models for children were honoured as Big Brother and Big Sister of the year yesterday. Kyle James and Bernadette Lawrence took the honours. Sierra Outerbridge, the mother of Mr James’s “Little”, Quilahn, said: “Quilahn lost his f...

A youth outreach group aims to find a mentor for every vulnerable child in its organisation before the start of the summer. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda unveiled the “Go Beyond” media campaign yesterday with the goal of inspiring more adults t...