05

Jul

SIERRA LEONE TAKES A MAJOR DIGITAL LEAP AS TOURISM MINISTRY SIGNS LANDMARK AI PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST GLOBAL DESTINATION MARKETING

in 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 […]

02

Jul

Minister Nabeela Farida Tunis Joins African Tourism Leaders at the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa

*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[…]

25

Jun

TOURISM MINISTRY VALIDATES ISLAND AND BEACH TOURISM POLICY TO STRENGTHEN SUSTAINABLE COASTAL MANAGEMENT

TOURISM MINISTRY VALIDATES ISLAND AND BEACH TOURISM POLICY TO STRENGTHEN SUSTAINABLE COASTAL MANAGEMENT 25th June, 2026 – Dove’s Nest Hall, Aberdeen Road Building on months of nationwide consultations and field assessments across Sierra Leone’s beaches and islands, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has held a Stakeholders Validation Workshop on the Island and Beach Tourism Policy[…]

20

Jun

MINISTER TUNIS COURTS DIASPORA INVESTMENT, SHOWCASES TOURISM AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES IN LONDON

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, has called on Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora to invest in the country’s growing tourism and cultural sectors, highlighting government-backed opportunities during the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Meeting held in London. Speaking as a panelist, Minister Tunis outlined the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen collaboration with the[…]

11

Jun

President Bio Tours Bunce Island, Leicester Peak Viewpoint and Tacugama Innovation Centre to Advance Heritage Preservation and Tourism Development

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio undertook an extensive inspection tour of three key tourism and heritage sites, Bunce Island, Leicester Peak Viewpoint and the Tacugama Innovation Centre, reaffirming Government’s commitment to preserving Sierra Leone’s cultural heritage while investing in tourism infrastructure that can drive economic growth and international visibility. The President began his visit at[…]

01

Jun

MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES ONE NATION REGGAE FESTIVAL VOL. 2

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is delighted to announce the return of the One Nation Reggae Festival, with Volume 2 set for 25th–30th November 2026. Building on the success of the inaugural festival and the outcomes of the 2025 Creative Clinic, the festival continues to serve as a premier platform for celebrating reggae music, cultural[…]

28

May

Tourism Ministry Launches One Nation Reggae Festival Creative Clinic Report

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has officially launched the One Nation Reggae Festival Creative Clinic Report at its headquarters in Freetown. The report emerged from the One Nation Reggae Festival Creative Clinic held on 27 November 2025, which served as a strategic platform bringing together cultural custodians, creatives, policy makers, academics, youth leaders, and diaspora[…]

22

May

Tourism Ministry Showcases Sierra Leone’s Culinary Heritage at Mining Week 2026

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs made a vibrant impression at the ongoing Sierra Leone Mining Week 2026 by proudly showcasing Sierra Leone’s rich culinary heritage through the presentation of the country’s iconic Jollof rice. Held at the Freetown International Conference Centre, the event brought together government officials, private sector representatives, development partners, and international participants,[…]

18

May

Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Clarifies Government Position on Tourism Sector Representation

  The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs convened a press conference following reports of a newly formed group known as the Federation of All Tourism Associations (FATA), amid ongoing efforts to establish a unified National Tourism Federation for Sierra Leone’s tourism sector. The engagement brought together officials of the Ministry, the National Tourist Board, members of[…]

16

May

Tourism Ministry Supports ECOWAS-Led Beach Cleaning Exercise to Promote Cleaner and Safer Beaches

  The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs joined the ECOWAS Resident Representation in Sierra Leone, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, and other partners in a beach cleaning exercise along the Lumley–Aberdeen Beach. The initiative formed part of ongoing efforts to promote environmental sanitation, preserve the beauty of Sierra Leone’s coastline and encourage public awareness[…]