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JulOne Nation Reggae Festival Launches Nationwide with Cultural Fanfare Freetown, July 30, 2026 — Ahead of the One Nation Reggae Festival in November this year, Sierra Leone’s cultural calendar is expected to reach a new high today as the One Nation Reggae Festival will be officially launched in Bo City, Makeni City, and Freetown, marking the start […]
— The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Commonwealth Heritage Forum, the World Monuments Fund, and other partners for their continued confidence in the restoration of Old Fourah Bay College. The Minister Nabeeal Farida Tunis described the additional investment as a powerful endorsement of the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to[…]
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JulThe Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has convened a high-level meeting with executives from the tourism, hospitality, and creative industries at the Dove’s Nest, Aberdeen, Freetown, to chart a new course for sector development. The purpose of the meeting was to address issues related to the formation of the National Federation and to enhance the private[…]
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JulWith support from the Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its agencies have begun installing signposts across the city, making it easier to explore, discover, connect, and learn about our culture and heritage. Thoughtfully designed to reflect our creativity, this marks another milestone in our Year of Culture[…]
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JulPresident Julius Maada Bio has highlighted the breathtaking beauty of Freetown’s iconic Leicester Peak Viewpoint following a visit to the attraction with his wife, Fatima Bio, and their children. Sharing his experience, the President described the scenery as “simply breathtaking” and encouraged people to visit and experience the spectacular views for themselves. His family visit has placed[…]
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JulJamaica has officially permitted citizens from Sierra Leone and 15 African countries to enter the Caribbean island without a visa. This was confirmed by the latest entry requirements published by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Jamaica, under Prime Minister Andrew Holness. This is welcome news for the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida[…]
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Julin a bid to boost the marketing of Sierra Leone as a competitive tourism destination, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Pass porter Limited, a renowned digital firm, to pilot a project that will provide AI technology support in the branding and marketing of Sierra Leone as a prime Tourism[…]
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Jul*Minister Nabeela Farida Tunis Joins African Tourism Leaders at the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa* The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, has joined tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across the continent for the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa and the Thematic Conference on “Strengthening Human Capital to[…]
