01

Mar

TOURISM BEACH CLEAN-UP EXERCISE

In their relentless drive to keep the beaches clean and maintaining a serene hygienic environment, staff of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, the National Tourist Board and the Monument and Relics Commission have embarked on yet another robust cleaning and clearing of debris on Lumley-Aberdeen beach in Freetown. The cleaning exercise marked the beginning of […]

26

Feb

For the Restoration of Old FBC Edifice, Tourism Ministry Sign MoU with World Monument Fund

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs through the Monuments and Relics Commission (MRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Monument Fund for the restoration of the edifice of Old Fourah Bay College. The signing of the MoU was done at a brief ceremony held at the Ministry’s Kingharman Road Headquarters. World Monument Fund[…]

16

Feb

Tourism Ministry Certifies 800 Women Entrepreneurs on Handicraft Skills

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs with support from World Bank, Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) has certified 800 women entrepreneurs trained by Madam Wokie. The women who had undergone months of training to develop craft, artisan and entrepreneurial skills in the tourism and hospitality industry received their certificates at a well-attended ceremony held at[…]

12

Feb

Sierra Leone’s Breathtaking hospitality enthralls participants at the Epic Budapest-Bamako Rally

A Warm Welcome on the Shores of Bureh Beach as the World’s Ultimate Amateur Rally Adventure Makes Its Way Through Sierra Leone 11th and 12th February 2024 In the vibrant and dynamic world of motorsports, the Budapest-Bamako Rally stands as a testament to endurance, adventure, and the human spirit. This year, the rally, often touted as the[…]

12

Feb

National Railway Museum, Cline Town

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs continues its tour of media practitioners (Print, electronics and bloggers) to Railway Museum. This followed the tour of Peace Museum earlier in the day. The tour of the Railway Museum resonates with the travel and hospitality month of February and also aimed at educating media practitioners about Sierra Leone’s public[…]

12

Feb

Show of International Confidence in the Destination, Tourism Ministry Welcome 690 Budapest-Bamako Freetown Rally Participants

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its agencies (National Tourist Board, Monument and Relics Commission) have welcomed the first batch of 690 participants with 300 vehicles and motorbikes for the Budapest-Bamako Freetown Challenge finish line event at Gigibonta Car Park, Lumley Beach, Freetown. The participants including three Sierra Leoneans (Drizilik, Ibrahim Cole and Mohamed Waritay)[…]